Review Vacancy
TitleDisaster Preparedness Program Representative 2 (NY HELPS) - 06331
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $63108 to $80248 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Transfer: New York State employee with one or more years of permanent or contingent-permanent service as a DPPR 2, Grade 18, or one or more years of permanent or contingent-permanent service in a title eligible for transfer to DPPR 2, Grade 18, under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
NY HELPS: Five years of emergency management experience coordinating and implementation emergency management and disaster preparedness programs; preparation or modification of disaster plans; preparing, modifying, and presentation 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/or managing or supervising logistics operations during a major emergency or disaster by overseeing the distribution or staging of equipment and supplies. Substitutions: an associate's degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree in a related field 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 degree in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have knowledge of local health department and healthcare system emergency preparedness responsibilities in New York State; completion of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Command System courses 100, 200, 700 and 800.
Duties Description The Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 2 position will manage the Department's Medical Emergency Response Cache (MERC) program; develop and maintain policies and procedures for the deployment of MERC assets; and manage field asset deployment under the Department's control during public health emergencies and incident response events.
This position will also identify and assess possible staging areas for future MERC supply deployments during health emergency events and travel to sites. Functions will also include participation in State and federal emergency response trainings, coordination of response and asset deployment with other State agencies during emergencies, and coordination of the Department’s implementation of the federal Health & Human Services Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) CHEMPACK program.
Additional Comments Full-time, permanent position. Transfer candidates may be asked for their social security number to verify eligibility. Occassional travel, including to areas that may not be served by public transportation, may be required (10%).
This posting is a New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) program-designated opportunity with the Department of Health. NY HELPS waives Department of Civil Service exam requirements for certain positions for a period of one year. For additional information about the NY HELPS program, please refer to https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/
Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA
• Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more..
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
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Name Human Resources Management Group, TL/DPPR2/06331/OHEP
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference TL/DPPR2/06331/OHEP included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, TL/DPPR2/06331/OHEP, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.