City of New York
Overview
The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. The DOC operates facilities and command centers across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts. The Department has a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Director of Emergency Operations to support the Assistant Commissioner, Preparedness & Resilience. Under executive direction and with latitude for decision-making, the candidate will manage a wide range of administrative duties, logistical tasks, and executive support-related duties. Responsibilities
Supervise a team including a deputy director and specialists; Oversee plan development & management for internal, inter-agency, and citywide emergency management plans, initiatives, protocols, policies, and activities, including human-made and natural disasters, crises, hazard mitigation, and other preparedness activities; Support the assistant commissioner with managing the department’s Continuity of Operations (COOP) program, including plan management, training, table-top exercises, and after-action/improvement planning; Facilitate meetings and activities with internal and external stakeholders; Represent DOC at emergency management & public safety meetings, conference calls, field support, and City command centers, including the NYC Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and the NYPD Joint Operations Center (JOC) for interagency working groups, calls, and meetings; Serve as a DOC representative for emergency activations at department emergency operations centers or, if necessary, in the field; Serve as a planning lead during emergencies and disasters; Provide written and verbal situational updates for warning and without-warning events, utilize applications & systems, and input data; Support and participate in preparedness activities with stakeholders, including facilities, maintenance, fleet, fire-safety, environmental health, security, infrastructure, information technology, management analysis & planning, strategic initiatives, and more; Serve as an on-call emergency coordinator during business and non-business hours; Attend meetings on behalf of the Assistant Commissioner; Perform related duties as assigned Preferred Skills
Ability to be on call after business hours, including weekends; Ability to communicate highly complex information clearly and succinctly, both orally and in writing; Ability to work, focus, coordinate, and collaborate in high-stress environments; Ability to adapt to rapid change, multi-task, and meet restrictive deadlines; Experience working in a law enforcement setting, a plus; Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong listening skills; Experience communicating and collaborating with uniformed and civilian members of staff; Strong writing and editing experience & skills; Strong problem-solving and facilitation skills; Strong technical and project management skills preferred; Emergency Management, Business Continuity, Security, or Fire Safety certifications from NYC Emergency Management, FEMA, IAEM, American Red Cross, DRI International, NFPA, ASIS International preferred; Driver’s license not required but preferred. Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and four years of full-time experience in corrections, social work, psychology, law, public administration, law enforcement, or a related field providing direct services to an inmate or detention population within a correctional or related facility, at least one year in a supervisory, administrative or consultative capacity; or A high school diploma or equivalent and six years of full-time experience as described above; or Education and/or experience equivalent to the above. Service as an inmate may substitute for portion of the required experience up to two years on a year-for-year basis. A graduate degree in related fields may substitute for up to one year of experience, with at least two years of the described experience and one year in a supervisory capacity. Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City Employees in certain titles may reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County if eligible. Discuss residency with the agency representative at interview. 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 free from discrimination and harassment based on protected status or characteristic. Salary: $135,000.00 – $150,000.00
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The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. The DOC operates facilities and command centers across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts. The Department has a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Director of Emergency Operations to support the Assistant Commissioner, Preparedness & Resilience. Under executive direction and with latitude for decision-making, the candidate will manage a wide range of administrative duties, logistical tasks, and executive support-related duties. Responsibilities
Supervise a team including a deputy director and specialists; Oversee plan development & management for internal, inter-agency, and citywide emergency management plans, initiatives, protocols, policies, and activities, including human-made and natural disasters, crises, hazard mitigation, and other preparedness activities; Support the assistant commissioner with managing the department’s Continuity of Operations (COOP) program, including plan management, training, table-top exercises, and after-action/improvement planning; Facilitate meetings and activities with internal and external stakeholders; Represent DOC at emergency management & public safety meetings, conference calls, field support, and City command centers, including the NYC Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and the NYPD Joint Operations Center (JOC) for interagency working groups, calls, and meetings; Serve as a DOC representative for emergency activations at department emergency operations centers or, if necessary, in the field; Serve as a planning lead during emergencies and disasters; Provide written and verbal situational updates for warning and without-warning events, utilize applications & systems, and input data; Support and participate in preparedness activities with stakeholders, including facilities, maintenance, fleet, fire-safety, environmental health, security, infrastructure, information technology, management analysis & planning, strategic initiatives, and more; Serve as an on-call emergency coordinator during business and non-business hours; Attend meetings on behalf of the Assistant Commissioner; Perform related duties as assigned Preferred Skills
Ability to be on call after business hours, including weekends; Ability to communicate highly complex information clearly and succinctly, both orally and in writing; Ability to work, focus, coordinate, and collaborate in high-stress environments; Ability to adapt to rapid change, multi-task, and meet restrictive deadlines; Experience working in a law enforcement setting, a plus; Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong listening skills; Experience communicating and collaborating with uniformed and civilian members of staff; Strong writing and editing experience & skills; Strong problem-solving and facilitation skills; Strong technical and project management skills preferred; Emergency Management, Business Continuity, Security, or Fire Safety certifications from NYC Emergency Management, FEMA, IAEM, American Red Cross, DRI International, NFPA, ASIS International preferred; Driver’s license not required but preferred. Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and four years of full-time experience in corrections, social work, psychology, law, public administration, law enforcement, or a related field providing direct services to an inmate or detention population within a correctional or related facility, at least one year in a supervisory, administrative or consultative capacity; or A high school diploma or equivalent and six years of full-time experience as described above; or Education and/or experience equivalent to the above. Service as an inmate may substitute for portion of the required experience up to two years on a year-for-year basis. A graduate degree in related fields may substitute for up to one year of experience, with at least two years of the described experience and one year in a supervisory capacity. Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City Employees in certain titles may reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County if eligible. Discuss residency with the agency representative at interview. 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 free from discrimination and harassment based on protected status or characteristic. Salary: $135,000.00 – $150,000.00
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