DISASTER ASSISTANCE REPRESENTATIVE, NS
New York State Department of
Civil Service
Classification Standard
BRIEF
DESCRIPTION OF CLASS
Disaster Assistance Representatives work with
federal and local counterparts to expedite recovery after a disaster or
emergency; and help localities and individuals receive reimbursement from disaster-related
damages.
These positions are found only in the Division of Homeland
Security and Emergency Services.
DISTINGUISHING
CHARACTERISTICS
Disaster Assistance Representatives are
activated after a disaster or emergency to assist in the response. They work intermittently
and for a limited duration; and their appointments are treated as casual. They
typically work under the general supervision of the State public assistance officer
in headquarters or field office.
ILLUSTRATIVE
DUTIES
Disaster Assistance Representatives perform preliminary
damage assessments immediately following a disaster or provide technical
support to others conducting such surveys; collaborate with the Federal
Emergency Management Agency public assistance coordinator during recovery operations;
provide technical assistance in applying for federal reimbursement; participate
in the inventory and distribution of equipment, goods, and supplies; perform
program reviews and project analysis for recovery project schedules and
payments; draft reports on response and recovery efforts, needs, and
preliminary damage assessments; and perform project close-out inspections after
recovery operations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Open-Competitive: Bachelors degree and two years of
relevant experience in areas such as: construction services, bridges,
road systems, HVAC, public service, computers, water treatment facilities,
parks and recreation, environmental sciences/permitting, management, military,
auditing; or six years of relevant experience in the areas listed above.
Date:
1/12
NOTE: Classification Standards illustrate
the nature, extent and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they
describe. Standards cannot and do not include all work that might be
appropriately performed by a class. The minimum qualifications above are those
which were required for appointment at the time the Classification Standard was
written. Please contact the Division of Staffing Services for current
information on minimum qualification requirements for appointment or
examination.