Position Information

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AgencyHomeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of

TitleHomeland Security Program Analyst 1

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 30%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 1220 Washington Ave.

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Job Specifics

Duties Description The incumbent of this position will report to the Critical Infrastructure Unit within the Office of Counter Terrorism.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

· Perform Homeland Security Analysis. Homeland security analysis includes, but is not limited to, analysis of terrorist tactics and trends; infrastructure security trend analysis; program evaluation; fire, police, and EMS analysis; physical or cybersecurity risk analysis; threat analysis; physical or cybersecurity assessments, communications, public health or emergency management analysis; hazard analysis; or any other public safety analysis as appropriate.

· Assess infrastructure security, which includes, working with internal and external partners, reviewing, evaluating and commenting on safety and security plans and concepts; identification of vulnerabilities at fixed facilities; identification of vulnerabilities in information technology systems; make recommendations to improve the security of facilities; discovering potential failures.

· Work with a multi-disciplinary team and develop and maintain positive relationships with agency partners, including public and private sector entities.

· Plan, organize and conduct analytical assessments.

· Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of physical and cyber security within the Public Drinking Water Sector to carry out duties in accordance with Executive Law Section 711-B.

· Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of physical and cyber security within the Hazardous Materials Storage and Manufacturing industry to carry out duties in accordance with Executive Law Section 714.

· Analyze physical and cybersecurity vulnerability assessments from public water systems to determine compliance with established protective procedures and protocols.

· Develop correspondence, draft policy, white papers, standards, bulletins, advisories, and presentations on assigned topics.

· Support planning, organizing, and conducting assessments of organizations' security posture, which includes, traveling to job sites, working outdoors, reviewing, evaluating, and commenting on security policies and practices; making recommendations to improve security; and discovering potential failures.

· Maintain a detailed knowledge base of document handling procedures and comply with federal, state, and DHSES specific policies and protocols.

· Develop and review infrastructure vulnerability assessment tools which inform risk and enable trend analysis.

· Conduct comprehensive research on security trends and liaise with security industry experts to maintain knowledge of trends and techniques, with emphasis on Critical Infrastructure protection and resilience.

· Support research, analysis and writing activities in physical and cybersecurity as required and assigned.

· Support state and local governments required to secure the Public Drinking Water supplies in NYS.

· Develop and maintain positive relationships with agency partners, including public and private sector entities.

· Participate in professional development opportunities and maintain certifications to validate proficiency.

· Work with sensitive information, requiring the ability to obtain a National Security Clearance.

· Assist in disaster response and recovery activities as required and assigned.

· Perform additional duties as required, including those of an emergency nature.

· Travel will be required (about 30%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.

· Assignments may result in a change in working hours, locations, and/or duties.

· Regular travel, unscheduled overtime, and some evening, weekend and/or holiday work can be anticipated.

· Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the Department of Motor Vehicle is required.

Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: bachelor’s degree and two years of experience* in intelligence analysis, homeland security, counter terrorism, emergency preparedness analysis and assessment, or investigations.

*A master’s degree may substitute for one year of the experience.

Please note that due to the anticipated response to this announcement, your resume must clearly define your analysis experience outlined above or you will be disqualified from consideration of an interview.

Additional Comments NOTE: 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.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources/SB

Telephone 518-486-5700

Fax 518-485-8432

Email Address HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, HRM

1220 Washington Ave., Building 7A

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID 195639 in the subject line of your application email to HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov.