Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 2 (NY HELPS) Position Available In Albany, New York

Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 2 (NY HELPS) New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets – 4.1 Albany, NY Job Details Permanent | Full-time $66,951 – $85,138 a year 1 day ago Benefits Free parking Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Pension plan Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Qualifications Management Doctoral degree Mid-level Emergency management Master’s degree Bachelor’s degree SharePoint Exercise planning 1 year Associate’s degree Emergency Management Employee evaluation Political Science Full Job Description Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets! Join our team and become an integral part of a team dedicated to fostering a competitive food and agriculture industry that benefits both producers and consumers alike. Here, you can cultivate your career in a dynamic environment that values innovation, sustainability, and community engagement. With a wide range of opportunities spanning from environmental science to economic development, you can find your niche in public service and grow both professionally and personally. Embrace the chance to join our team, and you’ll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier, stronger New York.

Position Information:

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking a Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 2 to work in Albany, NY. The Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 2 will be responsible for assisting with the New York State Emergency Operations Center’s Emergency Support Function 11 activities and will assist in managing and strengthening the Department’s emergency preparedness, response, and recovery activities specifically tailored to agriculture-related incidents. Duties include, but are not limited to: coordinating and executing comprehensive training programs and exercises to enhance staff proficiency in Incident Command System (ICS) roles and response protocols; annually review, update, and test critical operational documents; maintaining and coordinating the Departments emergency personnel roster, managing databases, overseeing SharePoint and Microsoft 0365 suite resources, and collaborating closely with federal, state, local, and private stakeholders. Additionally, the Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 2 will serve as a liaison representing the Emergency Management Division in emergency operations center activations, state multi-agency meetings, cybersecurity initiatives, and exercise planning efforts dedicated to agriculture resilience and continuity. They will compile and draft detailed agriculture intelligence damage reports, develop technical and educational outreach materials, conduct proactive engagement efforts for disaster preparedness and radiological awareness, and manage grant applications to secure emergency management funding. During disaster activations, the incumbent will support and staff the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) , coordinate deployment of department assets and resources and ensure effective internal and external communication throughout all phases of emergency management. The incumbent will also develop educational materials and conduct outreach activities to promote best practices in disaster preparedness within the agriculture community and support the Department’s Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Program Coordinator. The Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 2 is a full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday. This position is located at the Department of Agriculture and Markets’ headquarters conveniently located near the Albany International Airport at 10B Airline Drive, Albany, NY 12235. We offer a professional and comfortable working environment with ample free parking. Opportunities for telecommuting are available in accordance with the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Salary:

The Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 2 position is in the PEF Salary Grade (SG) 18. The starting salary of the

PEF SG-18

is $66,951/year. The candidate appointed to the Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 2, SG-18, will be eligible to participate in the New York State Performance Evaluation Program. Through this program, employees receive yearly performance evaluations. Performance advances are payable to PEF employees whose base annual salary is below the job rate for their current position and who were rated “Satisfactory” or its equivalent on their yearly performance evaluation. Performance advance payments are added to an employee’s annual salary. Over time, yearly performance advances may lead to the SG-18 job rate salary of $85,138/ year!

Benefits:

This is a PEF-represented position that offers excellent benefits! Benefits include but are not limited to inexpensive Health Insurance options, free dental and vision coverage, NYS Pension Plan membership, and generous paid time off. Within the first year, you are eligible for 5 days of personal time, 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 13 paid holidays! As a New York State employee, you could potentially qualify to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)! The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your direct student loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets or another eligible employer.

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Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates may be eligible for a

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appointment to this title if all promotion eligible lists are fully exhausted, there are fewer than 3 interested internal qualified candidates in direct-line lower-level promotion titles, AND they meet the listed

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open-competitive minimum qualifications, or the minimum qualifications listed on the most recent examination announcement for the Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 2 title.

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Qualifications:

Six years of emergency management experience coordinating and implementing emergency management and disaster preparedness programs; preparation or modification of disaster plans; preparing, modifying, and presenting of disaster educational training and/or exercises; gathering and analyzing information to produce briefings or reports or to make timely and effective incident response decisions; representing an agency or organization in an Emergency Operations Center or leadership position on the Incident Command System; and managing or supervising logistics operations during a major emergency or disaster by overseeing the distribution or staging of equipment and supplies.

Degree Substitutions:

an associate’s degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s in a related field degree can substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.

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Program:

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the

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Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under

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will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a

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title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Alternate Minimum Qualifications:

You may also be eligible for appointment to this position if you meet any of the following minimum qualifications. 70.1 Transfer Qualifications to Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 2, G-18: Applicants may be appointed to this position permanently if they have: one year of permanent, competitive service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Such titles include:

Fire Protection Specialist 1, G-18. 70.4 Transfer Qualifications to Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 2, G-18: Applicants may be appointed to this position permanently if they have: one year of permanent, competitive service in a Grade 16 title or higher. AND Either 1. six years of emergency management experience as listed below;

• Or 2. a specialized associate’s degree as listed below
• AND four years of emergency management experience as listed below;
• Or 3. a specialized bachelor’s degree or higher as listed below;
• AND two years of emergency management experience as listed below;
• Or 4. a specialized master’s degree as listed below;
• AND one year of emergency management experience as listed below.
• AND Received a passing score on the most recent Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 2 examination.

Qualifying experience:

For the purposes of this examination qualifying Emergency management experience must include one or more of the following areas: Coordination and implementation of emergency management and disaster preparedness programs. Preparation or modification of disaster plans. Preparation, modification, presentation of disaster educational training and/or exercises. Gather and analyze information to produce briefings or reports or to make timely and effective incident response decisions. Represent an agency or organization in an Emergency Operations Center or leadership position on the Incident Command System. Manage or supervise logistics operations during a major emergency or disaster by overseeing the distribution or staging of equipment and supplies. •

Specialized Degree Areas:

Atmospheric Science, Business Continuity, Business Organizational Security Management, Criminal Intelligence Analysis, Criminal Investigations, Criminal Justice, Crisis, Critical Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Disaster or Emergency Management, Disaster Resilience, Disaster Science, Emergency Preparedness, Emergency or Public Safety Services, Emergency and/or Risk Management, Fire and Emergency Services, Geography, Homeland Security, Informatics, Meteorology, National Security, Political Science, Public Administration, Security Studies, System Safety and Security, or Urban or Regional Planning. Reinstatement Under Rule 5.4: Applicants may be appointed to this position permanently if they were previous permanent New York State employees who resigned their positions may be reinstated to their former positions, or to positions to which they were eligible for transfer or reassignment without further examination. Employees separated from their positions may be reinstated within one year of the date of their separation. Employees separated from their positions who have also been separated from state service for more than one year may be reinstated upon approval by the state Civil Service Commission. How to

Apply:

Candidates that are eligible and interested in being considered for appointment to one of these opportunities must use the below link to apply by: June 28, 2025. Within this online application please upload your resume and cover letter. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Sacco in Human Resources at (518) 457-3216 or . The Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity, and reasonable accommodations and/or modifications as necessary, for qualified persons with disabilities. If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation, please visit: https://agriculture.ny.gov/employment-information.

Additional Position Information:

Division:

Emergency Management Negotiating Unit:

PEF Location:

Albany Number of Vacancies:

One Status of Vacancy:

Full-time;

Permanent Hours Per Week:

37.5

Hours Jurisdictional Class:

Competitive Civil Service List(s): Eligible List Exists