[Nfbc-info] FYI FW: Job Vacancy: Communications Accessibility Outreach Coordinator, NYC Office of Emergency Management

[Michael Hingson]

From: Xavier, Joe at DOR [mailto:Joe.Xavier at dor.ca.gov] 
Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2014 5:11 PM
To: Xavier, Joe at DOR
Subject: Job Vacancy: Communications Accessibility Outreach Coordinator, NYC
Office of Emergency Management

 

Dear Colleagues,

 

The Office of Disability Integration and Coordination at FEMA would like to
direct your attention to a citywide job vacancy notice from the New York
City Office of Emergency Management (NYC OEM).  NYC OEM is requesting
applications for a Communications Accessibility Outreach Coordinator.
Please review the official notice below and attached for further information
and details for applying.

 

 

NYC OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

 

CITYWIDE JOB VACANCY NOTICE

 

Civil Service Title:          Emergency Preparedness Specialist

Title Code No.:              06766

Salary Range:               $55,000 - $65,000

Office Title:                   Communications Accessibility Outreach
Coordinator

Division/Work Unit:        External Affairs/Communications

Work Location:              165 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Hours/Shift:                  9 - 5 / M - F

Number of Positions:    1

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Working under the supervision of the Director of Communications, the
Communications Accessibility Outreach Coordinator would be responsible for
ensuring all external communications efforts put forth by the NYC Office of
Emergency Management address the needs of vulnerable communities, including
persons with disabilities and access and functional needs (DAFN). 

 

The Communications Accessibility Outreach Coordinator will support strategy,
development, and production of a variety of OEM print, electronic, and
social media-based communications projects, including the Ready New York
emergency preparedness campaign. He/she will focus primarily on supporting
existing OEM communications channels, and also support the OEM website and
social media channels, including content creation, scheduling, and
interactive features, as needed, to ensure the agency provides effective
communications. This includes, but is not limited to: the use of auxiliary
aids (e.g., sign language interpreters, large print or Braille text) to
ensure that individuals with hearing, visual, sensory or cognitive
impairments have access to programs, services and activities.

 

The Communications Accessibility Outreach Coordinator will work with the
Communications unit to ensure all OEM documents and web content follow OEM
style guidelines and are compliant with accessibility standards. He/she will
work closely with the Mayor's Office For People with Disabilities, and will
also collaborate with counterparts at other NYC agencies, including 311, the
Department of Information Technology & Telecommunications, NYC Digital, and
NYC & Company among others.

 

The Communications Accessibility Outreach Coordinator may also perform some
basic print production projects independently using desktop publishing
software and will work with outside design and printing vendors on more
complex projects.

 

The candidate will also serve as the External Affairs/Communications Unit
liaison for a newly formed DAFN Division within OEM. In this capacity the
candidate will be asked to work with other DAFN Division liaisons to ensure
that disability-related needs as they pertain to the Communications Unit are
met during response and recovery operations.

 

The Communications Accessibility Outreach Coordinator will be expected to
work non-business hours during emergencies and will be assigned to a
periodic Emergency Operations Center team. The selected candidate will also
assist with Ready New York presentations to external groups.

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

 

1.	A master's degree from an accredited college in emergency
management, public administration, urban planning, engineering, economics,
political science, the physical sciences, or related field, and one year of
satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of
the following: emergency management, fire or police or military service,
public safety, public health, public administration, urban planning,
engineering, or another specialized area to which the appointment is to be
made, OR,  

 

2.	A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of
satisfactory full-time paid professional experience in one or a combination
of the area listed in "1" above; or 

 

3.	A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent
approved by a state's department of education or a recognized accredited
organization and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience
in the areas listed in "1" above, at least two years of which must have been
in one of those areas, or another specialized area to which the appointment
is made. 

 

NOTE: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of
appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for
the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau,
Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if
the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency
representative at the time of interview.

 

PREFERRED SKILLS

 

*	Bachelor's degree and at least two years of related work experience
*	Thorough understanding of American Disabilities Act and compliance
standards
*	Previous experience working with vulnerable communities, including
those with special needs
*	Familiarity with creative production processes
*	Strong organizational, project management, communication, and
writing skills
*	Ability to work as part of a team and lead collaborative projects
*	Excellent PC-based computer systems, including Microsoft Office
*	Strong word-processing and desktop publishing skills
*	Knowledge of HTML and social media platforms a plus

 

TO APPLY

 

Current City Employees: Apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS).  Go to
Recruiting Activities>Careers and search by Job ID# 171293.

 

Non-City Employees/External Candidates: Apply via NYC Careers. Go to
www.nyc.gov/careers/search

and search by Job ID# 171293.

 

NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.

 


 

POSTING DATE:

10/10/2014

 

POST UNTIL:

UNTIL FILLED

 

JVN: 

017/15/308

 

-AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER-

Special accommodations will be provided for disabled applicants.

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