EMSD Project Coordinator

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the largest public housing authority in North America. NYCHA is home to approximately 3.9% of New York City's population: it provides housing for more than 400,00 New Yorkers through its public housing and Section 8 leased housing programs. NYCHA is comprised of 274 developments across the five boroughs of NYC, consisting of approximately 161,585 apartments in 2,103 buildings.

The New York City Housing Authority Emergency Management & Services Department (EMSD), reporting to the Vice President of EMSD, is charged with creating the framework within which communities reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters. EMSD seeks to promote safer, less vulnerable NYCHA communities with the capacity to cope with hazards and disasters by building resilience in its residents, staff, internal processes, commercial partners and other stakeholders to better withstand disruptive events. EMSD is also increasing the Authority's capability to respond to and rapidly recover from these events, allowing residents to get back into safe, clean and connected housing more rapidly after an event.

Reporting to the EMSD Preparedness Administrator, the daily responsibilities as an EMSD Project Coordinator include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Draft project-related documents including schedules, project plans, presentations, meeting agenda, minutes, status reports, administrative duties, monitor and track emergency messages and notifications, etc.

2. Work cooperatively with other departments, city agencies, elected officials, and residents of NYCHA.

3, Utilize GIS technology to analyze hazards and perform risk assessments.

1. Support emergency management functions such as resident preparedness, public information and program administration.

2. Assist with inter-department and inter-agency planning for large-scale incidents and events, to include the documentation and evaluation of the handling of major emergencies.

3. Fulfill duties and assignments within an activated NYCHA Emergency Operations Center.

4. Support emergency response efforts coordinated by EMSD.

Additional assigned duties as an EMSD Project Coordinator may include the following:

1. Create Situational Awareness reports, Incident Action Plans and After-Action reports and Improvement Plans.

2. Originate and deliver the generation of project-related documents including, but not limited to schedules, project plans, presentations, meeting agenda, minutes, and status reports.

3. Coordinate with NYCHA units to effectively update and maintain Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans.

4. Implement external training program recommendations for NYCHA staff with Incident Command System (ICS)roles and responsibilities.

Additional Information:

1. Mandatory completion of ICS or CIMS 100, 200, 700 and 800 training; may be completed within first year of employment.

2. The selected candidate will be expected to work non-business hours including weekends and holidays during emergency activation and participate in drills, exercises, presentations and community events.

3. Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to drive within NYS is required for this position.

4. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year in their current title and level (if applicable).

5. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees Retirement System (NYCERS).

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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.

Preferred Skills

1, Proficiency in a language in addition to English (preferably Spanish, Chinese, or Russian). 2. Proficient with Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook). 3. Demonstrated knowledge of New York City's emergency management landscape (CIMS). 4. Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and under stringent deadlines. 5. Ability to manage multiple assignments and handle sensitive information. 6. Familiarization with GIS Mapping. 7. Executive briefings, presentations, public speaking, and/or community relation engagements. 8. Worked within a local, state, government or social institution, specifically Public Housing Authority. 9. Business Continuity or Continuity of Operations Planning.

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, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at .

Residency Requirement

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

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.