Agency Emergency Management Coordinator

Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Division of the New York State Fair! Join us and become an integral part of a team dedicated to providing an educational forum for agriculture and commerce, providing affordable, quality entertainment and educational opportunities, contributing to the efforts of the Department, industry, associations, and private businesses in the promotion and marketing of agriculture and agri-business, and creatively providing opportunities for economic growth by producing revenues and providing jobs. Here, you can cultivate your career against the backdrop of an annual event that celebrates our agricultural heritage. You’ll be at the heart of community engagement, ensuring the legacy of the fair continues to flourish and contributes to a vibrant New York culture. With a wide range of opportunities, you can find your niche in public service and grow both professionally and personally. Embrace the chance to join our team, and you’ll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier, stronger New York — while being part of a historic tradition.

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking an experienced Agency Emergency Management Coordinator (AEMC) to work at the New York State Fair in Syracuse, NY. The State Fair-based AEMC will work closely with the AEMC located at the Department of Agriculture and Markets headquarters in Albany, NY. The selected candidate will coordinate and prepare emergency planning for the New York State fairgrounds and their year-round events, including preparation of emergency, response, recovery, and continuity of operations plans. The State Fair AEMC will also work with the Albany AEMC to serve as a Representative on State disaster and emergency commissions, councils, and task forces and will ensure the Department’s continued implementation and compliance with all components of the National Incident Management System (NIMS). This position also provides and coordinates employee training to support health and safety initiatives, agency emergency preparedness, and continuity of operations.

The Agency Emergency Manager Coordinator is a permanent, non-competitive, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday.

The starting salary for the Agency Emergency Manager Coordinator is $86,681/ year, and the hiring salary for the PEF salary grade (SG) 23.

The candidate appointed will be eligible to participate in the New York State Performance Evaluation Program. Through this program, employees receive yearly performance evaluations. Performance advances are payable to PEF employees whose base annual salary is below the job rate for their current position and who were rated "Satisfactory" or its equivalent on their yearly performance evaluation. Performance advance payments are added to an employee's annual salary. Over time, yearly performance advances may lead to the SG-25 job rate salary of $109,650/ year!

This is a PEF-represented position that offers excellent benefits! Benefits include but are not limited to inexpensive Health Insurance options, free Dental and Vision coverage, NYS Pension Plan membership, and generous paid time off. Within the first year, you are eligible for 5 days of personal time, 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 13 paid holidays!

As a New York State employee, you could potentially qualify to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)! The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your direct student loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets or another eligible employer.

This Agency Emergency Management Coordinator, SG-23, position is within the Non-Competitive Class in the NYS Civil Service Merit System. Section 42(1) of the Civil Service Law provides that the Non-Competitive Class shall include all positions which are not in the Exempt Class or the Labor Class, for which the Civil Service Commission finds it is not practicable to ascertain the merit and fitness of applicants by competitive examination. Appointment to this position may be made to a candidate who meets the minimum qualifications below.

The selected candidate for the AEMC position will not receive tenure rights until the completion of five years of continuous service in the Non-Competitive Class.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in planning, directing, or coordinating emergency or disaster services in an appropriate occupational area. At the Department of Agriculture & Markets, the occupational area is experience in public or private organizations related to pets, livestock, or the farming, horticulture or agricultural industry, or public events such as conventions, fairs, or conferences.

Substitutions for general experience: bachelor's degree for four years; associate's degree for two years; master's degree for an additional year; Ph.D. for an additional two years.

Preferred Qualifications: General knowledge and understanding of fire safety including fire safety services to adult and childcare facilities, ensuring facilities are following applicable safety codes, regulations, and other state and local requirements. General Knowledge of how to conduct safety inspections including compiling reports detailing your findings and recommendations, and reviewing evacuation plans to determine the ability of facilities to respond to fire and other emergencies. If the candidate does not possess these preferred qualifications, it does not disqualify them.

Candidates that are eligible and interested in being considered for appointment to this opportunity must apply below by: April 28, 2025. Within this online application please upload your resume, transcript, and cover letter.

If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Denny in Human Resources at (315) 728-4254 or HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov.

The Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity, and reasonable accommodations and/or modifications as necessary, for qualified persons with disabilities. If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation, please visit: https://agriculture.ny.gov/employment-information.