Disaster Assistance Representative

Company: State of New York
Location: Albany
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/15/25

Applications Due12/31/25

Vacancy ID178417

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NY HELPNo

AgencyHomeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of

TitleDisaster Assistance Representative

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $32.91 to $32.91 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 50%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 20

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 1220 Washington Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

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.

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 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.

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Name Human Resources/SB

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, 5th Floor

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 178417 in the subject line of your application email to HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov

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