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LOGISTICS COORDINATOR, URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE (USAR)


Company : City of New York


Location : New York City, NY


Created : 2026-04-13


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Description New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) helps New Yorkers before, during, and after emergencies through preparedness, education, and response. NYCEM is responsible for coordinating citywide emergency planning and response for all types and scales of emergencies. We are staffed by more than 200 dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise, including individuals assigned from other City agencies. LOGISTICS The Logistics division works to increase the Cityu2019s ability to support emergency operations with a sustained and well- coordinated supply chain of resources. It is comprised of the Humanitarian Logistics and the Supply Chain Logistics units, and works to ensure that the right personnel, equipment, supplies, and support are in the right place, at the right time, and in the right quantities, across all response and recovery operations. US&R Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) is the process of locating, extricating, and providing medical treatment to victims trapped because of structural collapses and other natural or man-made catastrophes. National US&R consists of 28 task forces located throughout the country. NYCEM sponsors one of these 28 teams: New York Task Force One. JOB DESCRIPTION The Logistics Coordinator provides logistical coordination and expertise in support of the NY-TF1 Cache Manager, Fleet Manager, and Logistics Managers. The selected candidate helps ensure that NY-TF1u2019s equipment, fleet, and warehouse remain operational, organized, serviced, and deployment ready at all times. Job Duties Responsibilities may include but are not limited to ... Fleet and Equipment Coordination - Assist the Fleet Manager with maintaining fleet records and preventive maintenance tracking - Transport vehicles to and from vendors for servicing - Operate NY-TF1 vehicles, including tractor-trailers and medium/heavy-duty vehicles - Perform basic maintenance on equipment including tools, generators, and small engines Receiving and Inventory Control - Serve as the primary point of contact for incoming deliveries and shipments - Receive, inspect, document, and properly store equipment and supplies - Maintain organized storage areas and ensure deployment-ready configuration - Assist in maintaining inventory, including the NY-TF1 uniform cache - Coordinate with the Cache Manager on restocking, deficiency tracking, and equipment readiness Facility and Operations Support - Run point on maintaining organized and operational workspace within NY-TF1 facilities - Provide building access monitoring as required - Support training, exercises, and deployments - Assist during Alert, Activation, Deployment, and Demobilization operations - Perform strenuous physical labor when required, including lifting, loading, and equipment movement Special Projects - Provide direct support to the NY-TF1 Cache Manager, Fleet Manager, and Logistics Managers projects as requested - Assist with special projects and operational initiatives as assigned - Apply creative problem-solving to resolve logistical challenges, particularly in time-sensitive or high-pressure environments PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: - Valid Class A Commercial Driveru2019s License (CDL) required OR - Valid Commercial Driveru2019s Permit with combination endorsement and air brake endorsement at time of hire - A valid Class A CDL must be obtained within one year of appointment. - Funding - This position is supported through a federal Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) cooperative agreement with a multi-year period of performance, funded through annual awards.[BS1.1] ____________________ Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer support to be eligible for selection. Note that NYCEM does not participate in eVerify, which is required for the reauthorization of some visas. The selected candidate will be required to be in person at the designated work location. For this position, the u201cSpecial Noteu201d below in the Minimum Qualification Requirements does not apply. IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS JOB, PLEASE SUBMIT A SEPARATE COVER LETTER IN THE ATTACHMENTS SECTION OF THE APPLICATION PORTAL. PREFERRED SKILLS In addition, the selected candidate will be able to demonstrate a proven ability in the following areas, from the agencyu2019s performance management model: Competencies: o Knowledge u2013 possesses appropriate subject matter expertise. o Work Ethic and Productivity u2013 produces consistently high quality, accurate, and on-time deliverables; takes responsibility, is dependable, and accountable, and follows through; is responsive to requests from leadership. o Strategic Problem Solving and Innovation u2013 is thoughtful and deliberate in approach to solving problems; demonstrates innovation and creative thinking. o Effective Communication u2013 communication is clear, precise, and timely; understands their audience and display confidence in delivering their message. o Teamwork u2013 encourage collaboration and motivate others; is able to both lead and follow when necessary; is an active listener and consider a broad range of perspectives. Studies have shown that women, people of color, and other under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job and will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SPECIAL - 94612 Qualifications 1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: emergency management, fire, 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 professional experience in the areas listed in