NY HELP No Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of Title Special Assistant (Deputy Director) Occupational Category Administrative or General Management Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary Range From $103870 to $131298 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class Travel Percentage 15% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8:30 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address 625 Broadway City Albany State NY Zip Code 12233 Duties Description This position is in the DEC Emergency Management Unit. The incumbent will support agency emergency preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation functions.Duties/Responsibilities•Provide administrative oversight in the planning, development, coordination, and execution of the emergency response process for the Department across all program areas. •Provide technical insight and expertise regarding emergency response program issues to the Executive Office, and the Department’s Divisions and Regions.•Provide guidance on health and safety issues and regulations related to emergency response.•Develop annual work plans that address Department priorities and staffing allocations as well as provide guidance and assistance in the development of new positions to address work-load shortfalls. •Provide oversight and guidance in the development of Emergency Response Internal Controls. •Represent the Department on multi-agency task forces and committees on issues related to emergency response and homeland security. •Represent Department as a liaison to local, state, federal, and international agencies on matters related to emergency response and homeland security. Minimum Qualifications Bachelors and five years of experience in a related field or 9 years of required experience in a related field. Additional Comments Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.Use of personal protection equipment, including a respirator, will be required. Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain.Must be able to work in remote areas.Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Travel may be required.Overtime may be required. Overnight travel may be required.Weekends and holidays may be required. Must be available for emergency response.Must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies.Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:• Holiday & Paid Time Off• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System• Shift & Geographic pay differentials• Affordable Health Care options• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost• NYS Deferred Compensation plan• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds• And many more...For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Marline Agnew Telephone 518-402-9273 Fax 518-402-9038 Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov Address Street 625 Broadway City Albany State NY Zip Code 12233 Notes on Applying Please email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Posting #25-193477 on your letter/resume and also in the subject line of the email or it may not be accepted.