DHSES Program Administrator 1/Trainee1/Trainee 2 (NY HELPS)

This position serves in Disaster Recovery Public Assistance Field office located in the Eastern Hudson Valley/Catskill area (Dutchess County). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide oversight for federal disaster assistance grants to repair and replace infrastructure and implement mitigation measures in future disasters.

• Coordinate assessments of damaged areas following emergencies and disasters.

• Understand 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 state agencies, local governments, and not-for-profit organizations on Recovery program objectives, strategies, rules, and regulations.

• Draft project narratives, identify expenses and review for eligibility and accuracy for reimbursement, and reconciliations of the same.

• Attend meetings with FEMA, state agencies, and applicants as needed.

• May manage permanent, temporary and contractor staff to ensure consistency and quality of program administration and support.

• 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.

• Establish and monitor FEMA program deadlines and reporting requirements, and communicate regularly with FEMA, state, local, voluntary, not-for-profit organizations, and staff.

• Support and staff active Disaster Assistance Centers and Federal/State Joint Field Offices and serve as a lead state recovery program representative or in other leadership roles during active disasters.

• Travel 20% - including during evening and weekends depending on mission and assignment. Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License is required.

• Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities.

• Perform other duties and special projects as required.

*Work schedule may vary based on operational need.
 

Minimum Qualifications

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.

This title includes a traineeship opportunity and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level** based on their experience and education.

**DHSES Program Administrator level requirements:
• DHSES Program Administrator Trainee 1 (equated to SG-14): Four years of qualifying experience.
• DHSES Program Administrator Trainee 2 (equated to SG-16): Five years of qualifying experience.
• DHSES Program Administrator 1, SG-18: Six years of qualifying experience.

**Qualifying experience must be in one or more of the following areas:
• Administration of federal, state or locally funded grant programs; preparing and processing applications for disaster mitigation/recovery projects;
• Processing requests for grant project payments and performing financial reviews required for final payment; damage assessment and identification of appropriate assistance funding programs;
• or, review of action plans or planning, organizing and coordinating disaster recovery programs involving local, state and federal agencies.

Substitution: an associate degree can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree can substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate can substitute for six years of experience.

Dependent upon qualifications, if appointed as a trainee, successful completion of a one-year or two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a DHSES Program Administrator 1, SG-18.

Applicants may also be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 13 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or 52.6 as appropriate of the Civil Service Law.