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Agency Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of

Title Program Aide

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 13

Bargaining Unit ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $51857 to $63169 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

State NY

Zip Code 12110

Minimum Qualifications Applicants may be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list; OR are a current New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services employee with one year or more permanent or contingent-permanent service as a Program Aide and are interested in reassignment; OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 11 and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 as appropriate of the Civil Service Law.

Duties Description The incumbent will support the Disaster Recovery Programs' Public Assistance Field Support & Training unit. Duties include but are not limited to: • Develop and maintain knowledge of all applicable State and Federal laws, rules and regulations relating to DHSES Recovery Public Assistance program. Acts as a resource and shares knowledge and expertise with staff, internal/external agency stakeholders and applicants. • Organize, maintain, and update electronic information and documentation for, disaster declarations, letters, program specific information, and reports. • Respond to applicants and internal staff requiring assistance with Grants Portal issues and processes. • Respond to inquiries from applicants regarding eligibility and refer more difficult questions to higher Field Unit leadership for resolution and action.• Attend meetings with FEMA, state agencies, and applicants as needed.• Assist with preliminary damage assessment team efforts and disaster declaration requests if needed.• Provide logistical support to Recovery unit activities by assisting in briefings and the preparation and organization of materials. • Perform other duties as required.*Work schedule may vary based on operational need. Occasional overtime may be required

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 agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.NOTE ON TRAVEL: Travel may be required, including during evening and weekends, approximately 10% depending on mission and assignment. You must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New York State motor vehicle operator’s license.

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

Name Human Resources/EW

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 Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID 169918 in the subject line of your application email to HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov.