RESILIENCY AND RISK ADVISOR

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) invites applications for a Resiliency and Risk Advisor to contribute to the 2029 Hazard Mitigation Plan update and resilience initiatives. The role entails coordinating across city agencies, performing risk analyses, and developing policy recommendations to support recovery and resilience efforts.

The short-term position runs through September 2027 and reports to the Director of Resiliency and Recovery Planning.

Qualifications

• Four-year high school diploma or equivalent plus six years of professional experience in emergency management, public safety, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree with two years of relevant experience; or
• Master’s degree with one year of relevant experience; at least two years in one of the areas listed.
• Education/experience equivalent to the above with a four-year degree required.

Responsibilities

• Support development of the 2029 Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) update, including scoping, risk analysis integration, and FEMA compliance.
• Coordinate interagency engagement through meetings/workshops to inform HMP content.
• Conduct targeted research on hazards and resiliency strategies to update risk profiles and mitigation projects.
• Produce briefing materials and presentations for NYCEM leadership and external partners.
• Support special projects and other tasks to advance resiliency goals.
• Assist in advancing strategic initiatives related to financing for resilience and recovery.
• Support policy recommendations on risk reduction, mitigation investments, and post‑disaster recovery.
• Analyze emerging insurance products and risk transfer strategies to enhance resiliency outcomes.
• Prepare decision‑support materials and coordinate cross‑unit collaboration on complex projects.

Skills

Hazard Mitigation

Risk Analysis

Policy Development

Stakeholder Collaboration

Project Management

Technical Writing

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

**SHORT TERM POSITION** - Please note, this position is available through September 2027. The selected candidate will be well positioned to apply for a more permanent position in the agency as vacancies arise.

New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) helps New Yorkers before, during, and after emergencies through preparedness, education, and response. NYCEM is responsible for coordinating citywide emergency planning and response for all types and scales of emergencies. We are staffed by more than 200 dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise, including individuals assigned from other City agencies.

The Planning and Resiliency (P&R) Bureau’s mission is to prepare the City to respond and adapt to emergencies through collaborative, scalable planning; comprehensive interagency coordination; and advancing recovery and resiliency. To execute this mission, the P&R Bureau includes Interagency Coordination with an assistant commissioner leading three units made up of subject matter experts in Health and Medical, Human Services, and Critical Infrastructure; Resiliency and Recovery with an assistant commissioner leading the Resiliency Implementation and Resiliency and Recovery Planning units; and the Planning unit.

The Resiliency and Recovery Division focuses on bridging long-term strategies to reduce NYC’s risk with actionable operations and programs. This includes coordinating and guiding partnerships to develop strategies that analyze, plan, and address hazard risk and vulnerabilities. The Division is responsible for recovery planning, the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan, risk reduction tools, resiliency operations, and federal grant coordination for resiliency investments.

**SHORT TERM POSITION** - Please note, this position is available through September 2027. The selected candidate will be well positioned to apply for a more permanent position in the agency as vacancies arise.

The Resiliency and Recovery Planning Unit focuses on bridging long-term strategies to reduce NYC’s risk with actionable operations and programs. This includes coordinating and guiding partnerships to develop all hazard strategies that analyze, plan, and address hazard risk and vulnerabilities. The unit is responsible for City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan, risk analysis tools, and recovery planning and analytics.

The Resiliency and Risk Advisor position will involve the following responsibilities and reporting to the Director of Resiliency and Recovery Planning:

• Support development of the 2029 Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) update, including scoping enhancements, integrating risk analysis tools, and maintaining compliance with FEMA requirements.
• Coordinate interagency engagement through meetings and workshops to inform HMP content.
• Conduct targeted research on hazards and resiliency strategies to update risk profiles and identify mitigation projects.
• Produce briefing materials and presentations that communicate HMP progress and key findings to NYCEM leadership and external partners.

Additional responsibilities supporting the Assistant Commissioner of Resiliency and Recovery may include:

• Support special projects and other tasks as assigned by the Assistant Commissioner to further agency resiliency goals.
• Assist in advancing strategic initiatives related to alternative financing mechanisms for resilience and recovery.
• Support research and development of policy recommendations on risk reduction, mitigation investments, and post-disaster recovery.
• Analyze emerging insurance products and risk transfer strategies that can enhance recovery and resiliency outcomes.
• Prepare decision-support materials and coordinate cross-unit collaboration on complex strategic projects.

**PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:**

As part of NYCEM's emergency response mission, this position participates on an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) team. During emergency activations, team members may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or extended shifts in support of City response operations. Outside of activations, EOC members participate in periodic training and exercises to maintain operational readiness, and may volunteer to assist with Ready NY emergency preparedness presentations to external groups. EOC teams are on call for three weeks at a time, with six weeks off in between.

Please note, the high end of the salary range is available to candidates who have been in City service two or more years.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer support to be eligible for selection. Note that NYCEM does not participate in eVerify, which is required for the reauthorization of some visas.

The selected candidate will generally be required to work in person at the designated office location three days per week, subject to applicable telework policies and reasonable accommodations.

For this position, the “Special Note” below in the Minimum Qualification Requirements does apply.

We as an agency recognize that valuable leadership and analytical experience may be gained through public service, military service, academia, nonprofit organizations, the private sector, volunteer leadership, or other professional settings. Candidates are encouraged to describe transferable experiences that demonstrate their qualifications.

NYCEM is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and hiring process for qualified applicants with disabilities. NYCEM follows the NYC reasonable accommodation process under NYC Human Right Law, and accommodation requests from employees will be handled through this process.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience and subject-matter expertise in FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plans, including risk analysis, mitigation strategy development, and plan integration.
• Knowledge of insurance and risk-transfer products relevant to resilience, recovery, and mitigation financing.
• Experience supporting policy development, analysis, and implementation in government or related sectors.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex quantitative and qualitative data to inform strategic decisions.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills, including preparing clear, concise briefing materials, policy memos, and presentations for leadership.
• Ability to translate technical or complex resilience, risk, or insurance concepts into accessible guidance for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders and building consensus across teams with varying interests and objectives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly for producing decision-support documents and analytical materials.

NOTE: Candidates are not expected to possess every preferred qualification. Successful applicants may demonstrate equivalent knowledge, transferable experience, or the ability to quickly learn new systems and technologies.

In addition, the selected candidate will be able to demonstrate a proven ability in the following areas, from the agency’s performance management model:

Competencies:

• Knowledge – demonstrates or has the ability to develop the knowledge necessary to perform the responsibilities of the position.
• Work Ethic and Productivity – produces consistently high quality, accurate, and on-time deliverables; takes responsibility, is dependable, and accountable, and follows through; is responsive to requests from leadership.
• Strategic Problem Solving and Innovation – is thoughtful and deliberate in approach to solving problems; demonstrates innovation and creative thinking.
• Effective Communication – Demonstrates the ability to communicate information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, including during time-sensitive and high-pressure situations.
• Teamwork – encourage collaboration and motivate others; is able to both lead and follow when necessary; is an active listener and consider a broad range of perspectives.

**Studies have shown that women, people of color, and other under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job and will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.**

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Minimum Qualifications

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: emergency management, fire, police, or military service, public safety, public health, public administration, urban planning, engineering, or another specialized area to which the appointment is to be made; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full time professional experience in the areas listed in "1" above; or

3. A master's degree from an accredited college in emergency management, public administration, urban planning, engineering, economics, political science, the physical sciences ,or related field and one year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas listed “1" above, at least two years of which must have been in one of those areas, or another specialized area to which the appointment is to be made.

4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.

Special Note:
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in ""1"" above.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.