Facility Operations Assistant 1

About the role

The incumbent of this position will report to the Stockpiles Section within the Office of Emergency Management (OEM).

Responsibilities

• Implement quality control procedures for the Logistics Centers.
• Observe all established protocols for stockpile maintenance, employment, deployment, transportation coordination, and recovery.
• Implement the preventative Maintenance Program for stockpile readiness.
• Provide responsive, statewide support during emergency situations requiring stockpile items.
• Assist in the accountability of all items deployed from the stockpile and returned to the stockpiles.
• Assist in the coordination and management of surplus materials.
• Assist in the issuance of equipment to vendors for maintenance and calibration.
• Operate material handling equipment.
• Respond to warehouse emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, if required.
• Receive warehouse deliveries.
• Maintain accountability of warehouse items using SFS inventory system.
• Perform support and clerical work such as document preparation, scheduling, and related activities.
• Prepare and submit Bills of Lading to supervisor and receiving agency after issuing warehouse equipment.
• Maintain records and perform routine preventative maintenance checks and services.
• Support Citizen Preparedness Corps (CPC) events by providing CPC backpack delivery and distribution at scheduled events throughout the State.
• Support CPC personnel and other stockpile personnel that have volunteered to work a CPC event.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required.
• Ability to bend, lift, climb, and stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to operate a variety of materials handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Successful completion of OSHA forklift training and certification within 90 days of appointment.
• Flexibility to work in environments of fluctuating temperatures including limited periods outside, year-round.
• Must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and be able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions.
• When required to operate motor vehicles, must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated.

Additional Information

Support of operations during times of emergency and disaster from State Emergency Operations Center (EOC), state field offices, and/or local deployments may be required, which would result in a change and/or increase in working hours, locations, and/or duties.

This position is eligible for location pay of $4,000.