NY HELP Yes

Agency Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of

Title DHSES Program Administrator 2 (NY HELPS)

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 23

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $84156 to $106454 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 11 British American Blvd.

City Latham

State NY

Zip Code 12110

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are: A bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: •administration of federal, state or locally funded grant programs; preparing and processing applications for disaster mitigation/recovery projects; •processing requests for grant project payments and performing financial reviews required for final payment; •damage assessment and identification of appropriate assistance funding programs; •review of action plans or planning, organizing and coordinating disaster recovery programs involving local, state and federal agencies. Substitution: A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.Applicants may also be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 21 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

Duties Description The incumbent will report to Disaster Recovery's Hazard Mitigation unit. Duties include but are not limited to:• Provide management level oversight for Federal disaster assistance grants to repair and replace infrastructure and implement mitigation measures in future disasters.• Develop and understand program policy and priorities in support of DHSES Recovery Program goals.• Understand and be conversant in Federal regulations, policy, and guidelines related to the various disaster assistance programs to include the Robert G. Stafford Act, 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 2 CFR, FEMA policy and guidance, U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Program, Office of General Services procurement policies, Office of the State Comptroller policies, Division of the Budget policies, and related information as appropriate.• Provide direct guidance to DHSES Executives, the Governor’s office, State agencies, local governments, and not-for-profit organizations on Recovery program objectives, strategies, rules, and regulations.• Develop new statewide objectives and priorities as needed.• Function as primary subject matter expert, consultant, and interpreter on all applicable State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, policies, and protocols. Analyze legislation and act as a resource for internal staff, program associates, and other stakeholders.• Initiate, participate in discussions, and monitor trends on policy and program changes and implications for states and subgrantees with administrators and program leads in FEMA HQ, FEMA regions, and other states.• Manage permanent, temporary, and contractor staff to ensure consistency and quality of program administration and support.• Establish and monitor FEMA program deadlines and reporting requirements, and communicate regularly with FEMA, State, local, voluntary, not-for-profit organizations, and staff.• Interface on a regular basis with FEMA and regional staff to facilitate rapid resolutions to emerging issues and ensure that program objectives are met.• Support the State Emergency Operations Center or field offices during emergency or disaster activations and ongoing events.• Support and staff active Disaster Assistance Centers and Federal/State Joint Field Offices and serve as a lead State Recovery program representative or in other leadership roles during active disasters.• Develop and provide comprehensive written and verbal special reports and analyses for DHSES and State leadership.• Direct and coordinate assessments of damaged areas following emergencies and disasters. Direct the preparation of applications for assistance, correspondence, and supplemental information in support of a Governor’s request for FEMA Federal assistance.• Develop and deliver trainings and presentations on Recovery programs in a wide variety of national or regional professional forums to peers, elected officials, and local and non-profit organizations.• Supervise permanent, temporary, and contractual staff performing all supervisory duties as required.• Perform other duties as required.•Work schedule may vary based on operational need. • Travel may be required (approximately 25%), including during evening and weekends, depending on assignment. • Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

Additional Comments *There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired before May 2024 will be appointed on a temporary basis. In May 2024, satisfactory employees will receive permanent, non-competitive appointments and will begin a probationary period.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. 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 NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.NOTE: Support of operations during times of emergency and disaster from State Emergency Operations Center (EOC), state field offices and/or local deployments may be required, which would result in a change and/or increase in working hours, locations and/or duties.NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources/EW

Telephone 518-486-5700

Fax 518-485-8432

Email Address HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, HRM

1220 Washington Ave., Bldg. 7A

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

Notes on Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID 158407 in the subject line of your application email to HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov