Emergency Planning & Readiness Program Associate

NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services seeks an experienced emergency management professional to support the Planning Section in the Office of Emergency Management. The role focuses on developing policies, updating the NY State CEMP, and aiding in emergency plan development for state and local agencies.

You will write, review, and implement procedures, coordinate training courses, conduct hazard analyses, and support special projects. Travel about 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Four years of emergency management experience in coordinating and implementing disaster or transportation preparedness programs.
• Experience in preparing and presenting emergency management plans and trainings.
• Ability to analyze information and produce briefings for incident response decisions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development of policies and procedures for Headquarter Operations.
• Update and maintain the State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and supporting documents.
• Support program efforts for assisting state and local agencies in emergency plan development.
• Research, analyze, and report on program activities.
• Write, review, and implement emergency operational procedures, plans and communications.
• Coordinate and assist with training courses related to emergency planning and preparedness.
• Assist with hazard analysis workshops, risk assessments, and data to support plan development.
• Assist with special section initiatives and projects as required.
• Travel may be required, approximately 20%.

Skills

Emergency management

Policy development

Training development

Incident response coordination

Education

Assoc degree substitution

Bachelor’s substitution

Job description

The NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services seeks an experienced emergency management professional to support the Planning Section in the Office of Emergency Management. The role focuses on developing policies, updating the NY State CEMP, and aiding in emergency plan development for state and local agencies.

You will write, review, and implement procedures, coordinate training courses, conduct hazard analyses, and support special projects. Travel about 20% may be required.