DISASTER RECOVERY ANALYST TRAINEE
Disaster Recovery Analyst Trainee is non-competitive, meaning the state checks your education and experience against the spec instead of ranking you on a test.
On paper it calls for a bachelor's degree, though the specification lets enough relevant experience stand in for the degree. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $60,876 to $63,663, and state payroll lists a single employee in the title, at Law and Public Safety.
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Disaster Recovery Analyst Trainee appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Law & Public Safety.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Law & Public Safety | 1 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 1 person working under this title. The median actual salary is $61,510. The agencies employing the most are:
- Law and Public Safety (1)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under the close supervision of an Administrative Analyst 4, Disaster Recovery, or other supervisory official in the Department of Law & Public Safety, Division of State Police, Disaster Recovery Bureau, as a trainee and productive worker, learns to perform professional grants planning, analysis and administration work following a state declared disaster or emergency; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Under supervision, as trainee and productive worker: Learns to assist federal, state and local government partners in the delivery/management of Grant Programs, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) public assistance and hazard mitigation grant programs Learns to work with local/state officials to provide technical assistance compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations, federal program guidance, state program guidance and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars Learns to provide technical assistance to local/state subgrantee officials related to the preparation and submission of grant applications in accordance with the Stafford Act, grant work planning and scope of work development, grant project budgeting, grant requirements for economic and/or benefit cost analysis, and grant cash management/accounting systems Learns the methods and techniques used to oversee and disburse Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding to subgrantees in accordance with the regulations set forth in the Stafford Act and 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Learns the methods and techniques used to conduct state level review and analysis of project applications to determine eligibility and provides a preliminary recommendation for approval; drafts award letters and grant agreements Learns to monitor subgrantee performance to ensure progress is being made toward specific grant program performance and financial objectives through review of specific budgeted grant activities and the details of grant expenditures to ensure eligibility and compliance in accordance with federal and state statutes, rules and regulations Assists in the review of pay requests and appropriate support documentation from sub-grantees and other agencies and officials in the preparation of appropriate financial documents to execute pay requests through the grant management and financial management systems Assists in the preparation and execution of sub-grantee monitoring activities and grant closeouts in accordance with appropriate federal and state regulations and standards Learns to interpret laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures and apply them to specific situations Participates in work groups and committees Drafts simple correspondence in response to verbal and written inquiries Prepares charts, tables, and other graphic representations needed for the planning, operation, and implementation of unit activities Learns to prepare various technical, financial, and/or evaluation reports Maintains essential records, reports and files Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of the methods used to collect and analyze data Ability to learn to gather, assemble and analyze facts, draw conclusions and devise solutions to problems Ability to learn to organize work, attend to detail and follow through to meet program objectives Ability to learn to identify and interpret program requirements, policies, regulations and other guidelines Ability to learn to plan work, think conceptually, observe and evaluate trends, analyze data, draw logical conclusions and make sound decisions and recommendations Ability to learn to comprehend, analyze and interpret basic laws, rules, regulations, standards and policies and apply them to specific situations Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts Ability to work effectively with others Ability to maintain essential records and files Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information system used by the agency, office or related units Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. ADVANCEMENT Appointees who successfully complete the twelve (12) month training period will be eligible for advancement under Civil Service Commission procedures to the title of Administrative Analyst 1, Disaster Recovery. The inability of an employee in this title to attain a level of performance warranting advancement to the title listed above shall be considered as cause for separation.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Four (4) years of experience in program planning, grant administration, or other related administrative work in a business or government agency. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.