Emergency Management Specialist, Greene County

Greene County Emergency Services - Job Announcement:

Salary Range - $81,669.80 - $91,019.63 per year

This is a Non-competitive appointment under the Hiring Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program.

Appointment will mature into a permanent, Competitive position, without testing, upon the successful completion of a 52-week probationary period.

This position involves responsibility for ensuring that the codes, rules and regulations based on applicable Federal, State and County statutes are adhered to throughout the Department of Emergency Services as well as other county departments with emergency services duties, and that policies and programs are in keeping with regulations. The incumbent is responsible for the continuous review and improvement of these policies and programs. The incumbent will coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), or man-made disasters and build community readiness through public education and training. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Emergency Services or the Deputy Director of Emergency Services. Does related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of County, State and Federal practices, laws, rules, and terminology regarding Emergency Management; Thorough knowledge of current Emergency Services practices, procedures, and principles; Good knowledge of position relevant New York State regulations, policies, and guidelines; Good communication and leadership skills; Ability to follow detailed written and verbal directions; Ability to use good judgement and remain calm under stress and in emergency situations; Ability to analyze and organize data; Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; Ability to prepare and revise procedures, records, and reports; Ability to work effectively with employees, department heads, and staff of external agencies; Ability to operate a personal computer and utilize common office software programs including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; Good judgment, tact and courtesy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A.     Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Social Work, or closely related field and four (4) years of full-time or it’s part-time equivalent management and/or progressive experience in the coordination of emergency management planning and operations; OR

B.     Possession of an Associates degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Social Work, or closely related field and six (6) years of full-time or it’s part-time equivalent management and/or progressive experience as defined in (A) above; OR

C.     Graduation from high school or possession of a high equivalency diploma and eight (8) years of full-time or it’s part-time equivalent management and/or progressive experience as defined in (A) above.

NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/US Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

1.      Must possess certification as Certified Emergency Manager or an Associate Emergency Manager or obtain such certification within twenty-four (24) months of appointment.

2.      Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license is required at time of appointment and this license must be maintained throughout employment.

Submission of a Greene County employment application is required that shows you meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for the examination for this position. You are responsible for an accurate and clear description of your experience. You may include a resume but do not substitute a resume.

Applications can be obtained at: https://greenecountyny.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GC-HR-EMPLOYMENT-APPLICATION-WITH-CONSENT-RELEASE-FORM-2025.

Qualified candidates should submit applications to the Greene County Human Resources Department, 411 Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414 or hr@greenecountyny.gov

NOTE: Applicants or those eligible for original appointment to positions in the classified service in Greene County Government that receive a conditional offer of employment must successfully pass a drug screen and a background check.