Disaster Preparedness Assistant (NY HELPS)
Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of · Albany · New York
- Role
- Program manager
- Posted
- Nov 9, 2026
- Closes
- Nov 24, 2026
- Salary
- $52,694 to $64,321 Annually
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Summary
The Disaster Preparedness Assistant works within the NYS Watch Center, Office of Emergency Management, supporting 24/7 emergency operations across New York State. Primary duties include preparing operational briefings, monitoring multiple information sources for situational awareness, serving as first point of contact for state agencies during emergencies, managing emergency communications across various networks, and coordinating alerts to the public. This is a full-time contingent permanent position with shift work including nights, weekends, and approximately 10% travel.
Key qualifications
- Two years of emergency management experience (in coordination, planning, analysis, or incident command), or a specialized associate's degree plus one year of emergency management experience, or a spec
- Valid New York State Driver's License or demonstrated capacity to meet transportation needs
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and 24/7 operations
- Experience with information analysis, emergency communications, or incident coordination
- Ability to gather, assess, and communicate information to make timely incident response decisions
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