Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPNo

The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyHomeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of

The job title for the vacancy.TitleDisaster Assistance Representative

The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary GradeNS

The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitNone listed

The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $32.91 to $32.91 Hourly

Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Part-Time

Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Part-time Percent 50%

This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0%

This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Variable

The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 20

Workday

The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 8 AM

The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 5 PM

If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No

If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No

If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No

If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes

The county in which the vacancy is located. County Albany

The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 1220 Washington Avenue

The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany

The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY

The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code12226

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The incumbent will report to the Public Assistance unit within the Disaster Recovery Office. Duties will include but are not limited to:
• Validate county damage assessments immediately following a disaster (assess and document all significant impacts to a geographical area).
• Represent DHSES during FEMA Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) and advise DHSES leadership on any issues.
• Schedule, attend and participate in all meetings with applicants and assist in briefings to inform/educate applicants on recovery programs and administrative processes.
• Provide programmatic and technical assistance to applicants as required to formulate projects and input to the Grants Management Portal.
• Act as a resource for internal and external agency personnel and applicants concerning State and Federal laws, rules and regulations relating to Public Assistance programs.
• Develop project narratives, identify expenses, and review for eligibility and accuracy for reimbursement and reconciliation.
• Track and maintain project workloads and completion dates for Public Assistance Recovery Operations.
• Report to the DAR Coordinators, Deputy Chief and/or Chief of recovery as required and/or requested.
• Ability to work effectively with the County Emergency Manager and Office of Emergency Management Regional Director.
• Deploy to active disaster operations where needed in New York State for extended periods of time; up to 60 days based on the needs of the agency.

Perform project reviews:
• Review and/or provide professional recommendations on proposed project changes and progress payment requests.
• Organize, maintain, and update electronic information and documentation for contracts, disaster declarations, letters, program and financial information, and reports.
• Validate claimed costs and special considerations.
• Provide project updates to the DAR Coordinator, Disaster Assistance Manager (DAM) and Disaster Assistance Officer (DAO).
• Assist applicants with the appeals process to FEMA.
• Perform other Public Assistance disaster related duties as assigned.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience in areas such as: construction services, bridges, road systems, HVAC, public service, computers, water treatment facilities, parks and recreation, environmental sciences/permitting, management, military, auditing; OR six years of relevant experience in areas indicated.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments NOTE: THESE POSITIONS ARE CONTACTED ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS. Day time availability for training will be required.

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.

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

The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Human Resources/SB

The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 518-486-5700

The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax 518-485-8432

Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov

Address

The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, HRM

1220 Washington Ave., Bldg. 7A, 5th Floor

The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany

The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY

The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12226

Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID 178417 in the subject line of your application email to HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov