NYC OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

CITYWIDE JOB VACANCY NOTICE

Civil Service Title: Emergency Preparedness Manager

Level: 02
Title Code No.: 06765
Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000
Office Title: Director of Special Projects and Intergovernmental Affairs
Division/Work Unit: Administration, Finance and Policy
Work Location: 165 Cadman Plaza East,
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Hours/Shift: M–F/9-5
Number of Positions: 1

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Director of Special Projects and Intergovernmental Affairs oversees the Policy Unit, which provides
legislative, research, and project support to the agency. With wide latitude for independent judgment,
initiative and decision-making, this position handles elected official and international interactions, and
research and preparation for legislative issues. The unit handles a variety of projects that deal with the
overall administration and management of the agency. These projects include the agency strategic
plan and performance measures including the Citywide Performance Review / Mayor’s Management
Report data collection and analysis, agency-wide policy coordination and multiple special projects
under the direction of the deputy commissioner.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. A master’s degree from an accredited college in emergency management, public
administration, urban planning, engineering, economics, political science, the physical
sciences, or related field, and three years of satisfactory full-time professional experience
in one or a combination of the following: emergency management, fire or police services,
public safety, public health, public administration, urban planning, engineering, or another
specialized area to which the appointment is to be made. 18 months of this experience
must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity.
Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas
described above; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time
professional experience in one or a combination of the areas listed in “1” above, including
the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as
described in “1” above.

3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and eight years satisfactory
full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the areas described in “1”
above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory
experience, as described I “1” above.

4. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, or “3” above. However, all candidates
must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and the 18 months
or executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in “1”
above.

NYC RESIDENCY REQUIRED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE

PREFERRED SKILLS
 Excellent writing, editing, technical and project management ability
 Understanding of New York City, State and federal government
 Experience working work with states, localities and international entities
 Ability to analyze legislation and its impact on the agency and the City
 Strong interest in and depth of understanding of current events
 Background / graduate degree in political science, public policy, communications or related
field
 Ability to manage multiple tasks and work at a fast pace
 Experience working with and coordinating projects for executive-level managers
TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:

Mailing Address: 165 Cadman Plaza East Brooklyn, NY 11201

E-Mail Address: jobs@oem.nyc.gov

NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.

POSTING DATE: POST UNTIL: JVN:
JUNE 19, 2009 FILLED 017/09/138

- AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER-

Special accommodations will be provided for disabled applicants.
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