Disaster Preparedness Assistant (NY HELPS)
Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of · Albany · New York
- Role
- Performance analyst
- Posted
- Sep 29, 2026
- Closes
- Oct 14, 2026
- Salary
- $52,694 to $64,321 Annually
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Summary
The Disaster Preparedness Assistant supports the New York State Watch Center within the Office of Emergency Management, monitoring multiple information sources for situational awareness of incidents affecting New York State. The role prepares daily operational briefings, communicates with state and federal officials, serves as the primary point of contact for agencies regarding emergencies, and manages emergency information dissemination across multiple communication systems. This is a 24/7/365 operation with rotating shifts (day, evening, night) based in Albany.
Key qualifications
- Two years of emergency management experience including emergency operations coordination, disaster planning, or incident response analysis
- Or a specialized degree (such as Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, or related field) plus one year of emergency management experience
- Valid New York State Driver's License or demonstrated ability to meet transportation needs
- Ability to work rotating 24/7 shifts including evenings and weekends
- Experience with emergency communications systems and multi-agency coordination
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