Emergency Manager

City of New York•New York, NY

39d•$62,868 - $72,298•Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. The Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO) is responsible for the operation, maintenance and protection of the city’s drinking water and wastewater collection system, protection of the adjacent waterways and development of the capitol water and sewer design program. Field Operations role in the Bureau is to maintain and repair the City’s water distribution system and wastewater collection system. Through the maintenance and repair of these systems, Field Operations ensures the residences and businesses of NYC an adequate supply of water, water for fire protection and a properly functioning wastewater collection system. Emergency Management serves a critical role in the Division of Field Operations. The main function of the Emergency Management unit is to provide emergency planning, mitigation, response, recovery and special operations support to the Bureau.

Requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency conditions (water main breaks, sewer breaks, fires, street collapses, building collapses, etc.) and provide emergency management support and interagency coordination at the scene
Assess impact of emergencies on local community, with emphasis on identifying vulnerable populations and critical facilities
Plan and coordinate emergency response and recovery activities in support of Field Operation’s Emergency Management Program with city, federal and state agencies, utilities, police and fire personnel.
Conduct surveys and research to develop emergency management action plans, disaster planning and/or provide technical support.
Participate in the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) designed to prepare BWSO for continuing essential operations and recover from disaster disruptions in normal business operations.
Responding to emergencies and supporting the District Supervisors and managers with information management, command post support and interagency coordination
Planning for and coordinating Bureau special operations, such as Hydrant Patrol and Weather Events
Maintaining and updating the DEP Department Operations Centers
Maintaining and updating the DEP Desk at the New York City’s Emergency Management (NYCEM) Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
Creating, delivering, and coordinating emergency management training to agency stakeholders
Drafting of field operations guides and other emergency management related documents used to assist in emergency response
Assisting BWSO’s Emergency Communications Center (ECC) with various projects with guidance from ECC Supervisor
Serving as municipal representative for various state and countywide emergency management meetings