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Disaster Preparedness Assistant (NY HELPS)

State of New York
Location
Albany, NY
Compensation
$52,694 - $64,321 / year
Employment type

How to apply

Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.

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Job description

The incumbent of this position will report to the NYS Watch Center within the Office of Emergency Management.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

  • Prepare daily operational briefings to include information gathered from federal, state and county sources, regional activities, noteworthy news, weather, transportation, utilities, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping.
  • Monitor multiple sources of information for situational awareness of incidents that may adversely impact areas of New York State, require a multi-agency response, and/or require an Office of Emergency Management (OEM) response. Communicate with state, federal, and local officials, agencies, and organizations to confirm the nature, scope, and impact of incidents.
  • Serve as the OEM first point of contact for all state agencies in regard to any Local/County/State/National and International Incidents, Emergencies, or Disasters.
  • Receive, disseminate, and log emergency technical information from multiple voice/data landline, microwave, fiber optic cable, radio, and satellite networks.
  • Expedite and disseminate emergency information according to established policies and protocols.
  • Provide routine equipment and software support to field deployed staff.
  • Maintain contact info, operational databases, and complex communication systems.
  • Assess and evaluate information using educational and background ability to reason clearly and make sound judgments.
  • Inform appropriate counties of weather conditions via the National Warning System (NAWAS).
  • Notify partners to the activation of the SEOC when necessary and alert the general public of emergency situations in their localities.
  • Act as the SEOC Message Center during activations.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as required.
  • Travel may be required (approximately 10%) including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and 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.

This is a 365-day, 24/7 operation. Shifts will be assigned as follows and will also include weekends:

  • Day Shift from 6:00am to 2:00pm
  • Evening Shift from 2:00pm to 10:00pm
  • Night Shift from 10:00pm to 6:00am

Minimum Qualifications

Ny Helps

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, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:

Either

  • Two years of emergency management experience as listed below;*

OR

  • a specialized associates degree as losted below** AND one year of emergency management experience as listed below;*

OR

  • a specialized bachelor's degree or higher as listed below;**'

*Qualifying 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 exercise.

-Gather and analyze information to produce briefings or reports 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.

Reassignment/Transfer

Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service as a Communications Technician 1 and eligible for transfer under section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

NOTE: Employees on the Civil Service eligible list will be considered. If you are on the eligible list and not reachable, you may be eligible for another appointment method. You are encouraged to access GOT-IT on the Career Mobility website (careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo) to determine transfer eligibility.

About employer

New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.

Full-time
Date posted
Sep 29, 2026
1220 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12226

How to apply

Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.

Need a resume for this application?

Tailor your resume for this job

Job description

The incumbent of this position will report to the NYS Watch Center within the Office of Emergency Management.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

  • Prepare daily operational briefings to include information gathered from federal, state and county sources, regional activities, noteworthy news, weather, transportation, utilities, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping.
  • Monitor multiple sources of information for situational awareness of incidents that may adversely impact areas of New York State, require a multi-agency response, and/or require an Office of Emergency Management (OEM) response. Communicate with state, federal, and local officials, agencies, and organizations to confirm the nature, scope, and impact of incidents.
  • Serve as the OEM first point of contact for all state agencies in regard to any Local/County/State/National and International Incidents, Emergencies, or Disasters.
  • Receive, disseminate, and log emergency technical information from multiple voice/data landline, microwave, fiber optic cable, radio, and satellite networks.
  • Expedite and disseminate emergency information according to established policies and protocols.
  • Provide routine equipment and software support to field deployed staff.
  • Maintain contact info, operational databases, and complex communication systems.
  • Assess and evaluate information using educational and background ability to reason clearly and make sound judgments.
  • Inform appropriate counties of weather conditions via the National Warning System (NAWAS).
  • Notify partners to the activation of the SEOC when necessary and alert the general public of emergency situations in their localities.
  • Act as the SEOC Message Center during activations.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as required.
  • Travel may be required (approximately 10%) including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and 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.

This is a 365-day, 24/7 operation. Shifts will be assigned as follows and will also include weekends:

  • Day Shift from 6:00am to 2:00pm
  • Evening Shift from 2:00pm to 10:00pm
  • Night Shift from 10:00pm to 6:00am

Minimum Qualifications

Ny Helps

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, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:

Either

  • Two years of emergency management experience as listed below;*

OR

  • a specialized associates degree as losted below** AND one year of emergency management experience as listed below;*

OR

  • a specialized bachelor's degree or higher as listed below;**'

*Qualifying 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 exercise.

-Gather and analyze information to produce briefings or reports 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.

Reassignment/Transfer

Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service as a Communications Technician 1 and eligible for transfer under section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

NOTE: Employees on the Civil Service eligible list will be considered. If you are on the eligible list and not reachable, you may be eligible for another appointment method. You are encouraged to access GOT-IT on the Career Mobility website (careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo) to determine transfer eligibility.

New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the State of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination.

About employer

New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.