Critical Infrastructure Branch Manager

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina seeks a Critical Infrastructure Branch Manager to lead the development of crucial protection programs in homeland security. The role involves conducting risk assessments, overseeing projects, and collaborating with various government and private partners to ensure resilience against threats. Candidates must possess strong leadership, communication skills, and relevant experience in emergency management and protective strategies.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• Experience conducting vulnerability/risk assessments.
• Knowledge of non-IT critical infrastructure protection.
• Experience supervising staff and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and implementation of the CIKR Protection Program.
• Collaborate on risk assessments and stakeholder reports.
• Supervise the State Emergency Response Team during activations.

Skills

Risk Assessments

Critical Infrastructure Protection

NIMS Knowledge

Relationship Management

Plan Writing

Supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Description of Work

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC 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 State’s 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 state’s 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 Carolina's 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 the State Human Resources Act with 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 applicant’s

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Bachelor’s 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 the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to 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: https://www.naces.org/members.
  
  

Military Experience

• Applicants seeking Veteran's 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:
• A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
• 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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For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Ashley Minnick at [e-mail].

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For Permanent And Time-limited Appointments

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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To qualify for this position, applicants must possess the required "Minimum Education and Experience" AND all "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" listed on the job posting. I understand that my application MUST include a complete work history in the "Work Experience" section, all education in the "Education" section, and credentials in the "Certificates and Licenses" section. I understand that a resume is NOT a substitute for completing the sections listed above. Also, I understand that Supplemental Questions are part of the application and the answers are used in the screening process; all questions must be answered completely and accurately. Do you understand this statement?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Which of the following is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School Diploma
• GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher
  
  

03

If you possess a completed college degree, what field of study is your degree in? If you do not possess a college degree, please put N/A.

04

Do you have experience associated with conducting vulnerability or risk assessments?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

If you indicated having experience to the previous question, please describe your experience, and indicate in which job(s) or educational experience(s) you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A."

06

Do you have working knowledge associated with non-IT related critical infrastructure protection?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

If you indicated having experience to the previous question, please describe your experience, and indicate in which job(s) or educational experience(s) you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A."

08

Please select what you have working knowledge of below.

• National Incident Management Systems (NIMS)
• Incident Command System (ICS)
• None of the Above
  
  

09

If you indicated having working knowledge with National Incident Management System (NIMS) in the previous question, please describe your experience, and indicate in which job(s) or educational experience(s) you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A."

10

If you indicated having working knowledge with Incident Command System (ICS) in question 8, please describe your experience, and indicate in which job(s) or educational experience(s) you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A."

11

Do you have experience maintaining working relationships with people at all levels of government, private industry, and/or the public?

• Yes
• No
  
  

12

If you indicated having experience to the previous question, please describe your experience, and indicate in which job(s) or educational experience(s) you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A."

13

Please select all of the following you have experience with:

• Writing plans, policies or procedures
• Editing plans, policies or procedures
• Updating plans, policies or procedures
• None of the Above
  
  

14

If you indicated having experience writing plans, policies or procedures in the previous question, please describe your experience, and indicate in which job(s) or educational experience(s) you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A."

15

If you indicated having experience editing plans, policies or procedures in question 13, please describe your experience, and indicate in which job(s) or educational experience(s) you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A."

16

If you indicated having experience updating plans, policies or procedures in question 13, please describe your experience, and indicate in which job(s) or educational experience(s) you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A."

17

Do you have experience supervising atleast 3 team members to include staff development?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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If you indicated having experience to the previous question, please describe your experience, and indicate in which job(s) or educational experience(s) you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A."

• Required Question