Critical Infrastructure Branch Manager
Critical Infrastructure Branch Manager
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$ 58613 - 102574
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- This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) withState Benefits including paid vacation paid sick leave paid holidays retirement and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation please click hereNC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator.We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.The Critical Infrastructure (CI) Branch Manager is responsible for leading and supervising the planning development and implementation of the Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (CIKR) Protection Program within the States Homeland Security Section at the direction of the Assistant Director-Homeland Security Section. This position will lead supervise and collaborate with Branch personnel in conducting the state Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) and Stakeholder Preparedness Report (SPR) as well as the states Homeland Security Strategy. This will require overseeing and participating in the collection of information on critical infrastructure within the State incorporating CIKR data into state risk assessments and developing and presenting findings based on analysis.
This position also requires programmatic input in reviewing and validating applications in furtherance of the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP). The position frequently collaborates and/or leads projects/activities aligned with local state federal and private sector partners supporting the education sector and other critical infrastructure sectors along with non-profit entities. This position engages by developing strategies to mitigate domestic violence extremism to include leading and coordinating the development of security plans associated with events where the threat posture may be elevated. The position actively engages and works closely with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) along with the Protective Security Advisor (PSA) program in supporting proactive critical infrastructure vulnerability assessments.
This position works in the State Emergency Operations Center during activations overseeing and leading the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) Critical Infrastructure coordination and response efforts. Overtime nights and weekend work will be required during State EOC activations. This position will proactively maintain and initiate liaison pre-activation with critical infrastructure partners on a regular basis. Candidate must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Homeland Security National Security Clearance at the SECRET level within 12 months of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
About NC Emergency Management:
The mission of North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) is to enhance North Carolinas resiliency through active collaboration communication and coordination of efficient and effective preparedness response recovery and mitigation of all natural and man-made hazards and threats. It is part of the NC Department of Public Safety (NCDPS).
About the Homeland Security Section:
The mission of the Homeland Security Section is to provide the Division and the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) with proactive critical infrastructure planning and protection support situational awareness and intelligence gathering interagency coordination and cyber preparedness mitigation and response in collaboration with local state and federal partners. This collaboration includes training and assistance; strategic planning; investigative and intelligence support. The Homeland Security Section also collaborates with local state and federal partners supporting the education sector in North Carolina. Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to theState Human Resources Actwith the most qualified individuals.
The Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete all-inclusive application maximizes an applicants
potential to qualify for the position as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.Click here for more information and application resources.
Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.
To qualify for this position applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs:
- Experienced associated with conducting vulnerability or risk assessments.
- Working knowledge associated with non-IT related critical infrastructure protection.
- Working knowledge of the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) and/or Incident Command System (ICS).
- Experience maintaining working relationships with people at all levels of government private industry and/or the public.
- Experience writing editing or updating plans policies or procedures.
- Experience supervising at least 3 team members to include staff development.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See details. Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of progressively responsible emergency management emergency services or other professional experience directly related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program For applicants with student loans becoming a state employee may include eligibility for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visitto learn more.
Transcripts
Attaching transcripts is optional however we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.
Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: Experience
Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
o A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
o A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent Detect and Respond to Prison Rape. PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
