Disaster Preparedness Program Representative ; NY HELPS

New York State Watch Center Position

The incumbent of this position will report to the State Watch Center within the Office of Emergency Management. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with the development of policies and procedures for the New York State Watch Center.
• Prepare daily operational briefings to include information gathered from federal, state and county sources, regional activities, noteworthy news, weather, transportation, utilities, and Geographic Information System (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 regarding any local, county, state, national, and international incidents, emergencies, or disasters.
• Research, analyze, and report on program activities.
• Oversee the operations of the section in the absence of a supervisor.
• Maintain contact information, operational databases, and complex communications systems.
• Notify partners to the activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (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 evenings 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.
• The NYS Watch Center is a 365-day, 24/7 operation. Shifts will be assigned as follows:
• Day Shift from 6:00 AM to 2:00PM
• Evening Shift from 2:00PM to 10:00PM
• Night Shift from 10:00PM to 6:00AM

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of emergency management experience in one or more of the following areas: coordinating and implementing emergency management, disaster, and/or transportation related preparedness programs; preparing or modifying multiple emergency management plans; preparing, modifying, and presenting emergency management training and/or exercises; gathering and analyzing information to produce briefings or reports to make timely and effective incident response decisions; representing and agency or organization in an Emergency Operations Center or supporting position in the Incident Command System;
  
  managing or supervising response or recovery operations during a major emergency or disaster by overseeing the distribution or staging of equipment and supplies.
• Substitutions: an associate degree can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor's degree or higher can substitute for four years of experience.
• REASSIGNMENT/TRANSFER:
  Current New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services employee with one year or more permanent, contingent-permanent or 55b/c service as a Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 1 and are interested in reassignment OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a position eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments:

New York State Watch Center:
Career Opportunities:
The New York State Watch Center is seeking highly motivated and dedicated professionals to support its 24/7/365 emergency operations. Key responsibilities include maintaining comprehensive situational awareness, managing, and analyzing high volumes of incoming information, and coordinating the timely alert and notification of agency leadership, partner organizations, and the public. Watch Center staff play a critical role in incident monitoring, information dissemination, interagency communication, and operational coordination-directly contributing to New York State's preparedness and response capabilities.

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