Disaster Preparedness Program Representative ; NY HELPS

Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 1 (NY HELPS)

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Base pay range: $53,764.00/yr – $68,630.00/yr

• Assist in maintaining credentialing and training requirements for team members.
• Plan and coordinate the movement of the team to assigned missions and training.
• Deploy as a member of the State Incident Management team (IMT).
• Utilize DHSES Learning Management System (LMS) to coordinate and track IMT specific training courses.
• Provide team members with information on training and deployment opportunities.
• Prepare course materials for scheduled classes.
• Manage training supply needs.
• Manage the team NET card in support of team operations.
• Assist in developing cost estimates for planned training.
• Track team availability through bi-weekly surveys.
• Review and process applications for IMT membership.
• Facilitate team conference calls as needed.
• Review and update the IMT Standard Operating Procedures.
• Inspect and maintain IMT equipment.
• Travel may be required, approximately 20%, including during evenings and weekends, depending on assignment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Four years of emergency management experience coordinating and implementing emergency management and disaster preparedness programs.
• Experience preparing, modifying, and presenting disaster educational training and/or exercises.
• Gathering and analyzing information to produce briefings or reports for timely incident response decisions.
• Representing an agency or organization in an Emergency Operations Center or leadership position on the Incident Command System.
• Managing or supervising logistics operations during a major emergency or disaster by overseeing distribution or staging of equipment and supplies.
• Associate degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelor’s degree can substitute for four years of experience.

The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the NYS Human Rights Law, DHSES does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence. DHSES is committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace.

All qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.