City of New York
DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
City of New York, New York, New York, us, 10261
Company Description
Job Description
The Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO) is leading New York City's response to, and service provision for, the influx of asylum seekers. New York City's response is unique throughout the nation and includes complex services for asylum seekers, including but not limited to legal supports, advocacy, shelter, education, workforce training, clothing and food donations, and collaboration with faith-based and community-based organizations.
OASO coordinates between agencies, makes sure that agencies have the resources they need, and manages the City's advocacy to the state and federal governments. OASO also leads strategic planning for the City's response, including long-term planning and policy drafting.
The Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO) is recruiting for one Executive Program Specialist M-IV to function as a Deputy Director for Emergency Operations, who will:
Reporting to the Director of Emergency Operations, the Deputy Director for Emergency Operations will be responsible for managing and coordinating the agency's continuous emergency preparedness and response activities, along with planning for, and responding to, incidents at shelter sites.
-Oversee OSAO continuity of operations (COOP) and emergency management planning task.
-Oversee facility risk assessments for emergency planning activities.
-Coordinate day-to-day emergency operations objectives and outcomes with internal and external stakeholders.
-Collaborate with the Data and Technology Unit to track and respond to incidents. Gather and analyze information to produce briefings or reports or to make timely and effective incident response systems.
-Respond to incidents in real time.
-Provide expert advice and guidance to senior leadership on emergency operations and other relevant issues.
-Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, and provide actionable insights that support decision-making.
-Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that they are informed of policy decisions, project updates, and other relevant information.
-Develop effective communication strategies, leveraging various communication channels, and maintaining open lines of communication with stakeholders.
Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and five years of progressively responsible experience, including two years at the administrative or managerial level in a large governmental agency, business firm, civic or community organization operating in the area of social services; or
2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and the one year of experience at the administrative or management level as described in "1" above
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Job Description
The Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO) is leading New York City's response to, and service provision for, the influx of asylum seekers. New York City's response is unique throughout the nation and includes complex services for asylum seekers, including but not limited to legal supports, advocacy, shelter, education, workforce training, clothing and food donations, and collaboration with faith-based and community-based organizations.
OASO coordinates between agencies, makes sure that agencies have the resources they need, and manages the City's advocacy to the state and federal governments. OASO also leads strategic planning for the City's response, including long-term planning and policy drafting.
The Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO) is recruiting for one Executive Program Specialist M-IV to function as a Deputy Director for Emergency Operations, who will:
Reporting to the Director of Emergency Operations, the Deputy Director for Emergency Operations will be responsible for managing and coordinating the agency's continuous emergency preparedness and response activities, along with planning for, and responding to, incidents at shelter sites.
-Oversee OSAO continuity of operations (COOP) and emergency management planning task.
-Oversee facility risk assessments for emergency planning activities.
-Coordinate day-to-day emergency operations objectives and outcomes with internal and external stakeholders.
-Collaborate with the Data and Technology Unit to track and respond to incidents. Gather and analyze information to produce briefings or reports or to make timely and effective incident response systems.
-Respond to incidents in real time.
-Provide expert advice and guidance to senior leadership on emergency operations and other relevant issues.
-Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, and provide actionable insights that support decision-making.
-Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that they are informed of policy decisions, project updates, and other relevant information.
-Develop effective communication strategies, leveraging various communication channels, and maintaining open lines of communication with stakeholders.
Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and five years of progressively responsible experience, including two years at the administrative or managerial level in a large governmental agency, business firm, civic or community organization operating in the area of social services; or
2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and the one year of experience at the administrative or management level as described in "1" above
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.