DHSES Program Administrator 2 (NY HELPS)

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/25/26

Applications Due10/10/26

Vacancy ID225692

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NY HELPYes

AgencyHomeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of

TitleDHSES Program Administrator 2 (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $90582 to $114585 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 11 British American Blvd.

City Latham

StateNY

Zip Code12110

Duties Description The incumbent of this position will report to the Hazard Mitigation Unit within the Office of Disaster Recovery.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide management level oversight for federal disaster assistance grants to mitigate at-risk infrastructure and implement mitigation measures in future disasters.
• Implement and understand program policy and priorities in support of DHSES Disaster Recovery Program (DRP) goals, and integrates applicable knowledge to assist with development and implementation of Hazard Mitigation (HM) projects.
• Understand and be conversant in federal regulations, policy, and guidelines related to the various disaster assistance programs to include the Robert G. Stafford Act, 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 2 CFR, FEMA policy and guidance, U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Program, Office of General Services procurement policies, Office of the State Comptroller policies, Division of the Budget policies, and related information as appropriate.
• Provide direct guidance to DHSES Hazard Mitigation Chief, DHSES leadership, the Governors Office, state agencies/authorities, local governments, and not-for-profit organizations on DRP objectives, strategies, rules, and regulations.
• Develop and provide comprehensive written and verbal special reports and analyses for DHSES and State leadership.
• Implement and oversees new statewide objectives and priorities as needed.
• Implement practices to verify that applicants comply with FEMA requirements.
• Functions as primary subject matter expert, consultant and interpreter on all applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies, and protocols. Analyze legislation and act as a resource for internal staff, program associates, and other stakeholders.
• Initiate, participate in discussions, and monitor trends on policy and program changes and implications for states and sub-grantees with administrators and program leads in FEMA Headquarters, FEMA regions, and other states.
• Monitor FEMA program deadlines and reporting requirements, and communicate regularly with FEMA, state, local, voluntary, not-for-profit organizations, and staff.
• Interface on a regular basis with FEMA and regional staff to facilitate rapid resolutions to emerging issues and ensure that program objectives are met.
• Direct the preparation of grant applications for assistance, correspondence, and supplemental information in support of a Governor's request for FEMA federal assistance.
• Develop and deliver training and presentations on Recovery programs in a wide variety of national or regional professional forums to peers, elected officials, local and non-profit organizations.
• Supervise permanent, temporary, and contractual staff, performing all supervisory duties as required.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.
• Travel may be required, including during evening and weekends, approximately 10% depending on mission and assignment. Requires possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License is required.
• Work schedule may vary based on operational need.

NOTE: Support of operations during times of emergency and disaster from State Emergency Operations Center (EOC), state field offices and/or local deployments may be required, which would result in a change and/or increase in working hours, locations and/or duties.

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:

Seven years of experience administrating federal, state, or locally funded grant programs; preparing and processing applications for disaster mitigation or recovery projects; processing requests for grant project payments and performing financial reviews required for final payment; completing damage assessment and identification of appropriate assistance funding programs; or, reviewing action plans or planning, organizing, and coordinating disaster recovery programs involving local, state and federal agencies.

Substitutions:

Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelors degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; masters degree may substitute for five years of specialized experience; J.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for seven years of specialized experience.

Additional Comments NOTE: Support of operations during times of emergency and disaster from State Emergency Operations Center (EOC), state field offices and/or local deployments may be required, which would result in a change and/or increase in working hours, locations and/or duties.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agencys Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

• This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) is an equal opportunity employer.

In accordance with the NYS Human Rights Law, DHSES does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

DHSES is committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace and is committed to providing our programs and services without discrimination.

In support of Executive Order 31, all qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources/HH

Telephone 518-486-5700

Fax 518-485-8432

Email Address HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, HRM

1220 Washington Ave., Bldg. 7A

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID 225692 in the subject line of your application email to HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov

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