Critical Infrastructure Specialist

This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of a State Teleworking Program. Any telework will be under the conditions of the State Teleworking Program Policy, and the employer may end any teleworking arrangement at any time at the employer’s sole discretion. 

This is a TIME-LIMITED position. It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. This position's typical work hours are 8am - 5pm. This position will be designated on-call periods to serve as the primary point of contact for state-level coordination of emergency services resources. 

Note to Current State Employees: 
The salary grade for this position is NC16. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result. 

About the Critical Infrastructure Specialist Position:
The Critical Infrastructure (CI) Specialist is responsible for the development and implementation of the Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (CIKR) Protection Program within the State’s Homeland Security Section. This position will collaborate with Branch personnel in conducting the state Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) and Stakeholder Preparedness Report (SPR). This will require collection of information on critical infrastructure within the State, incorporating CIKR data into state risk assessments, and developing and presenting findings based on analysis. The CI Specialist requires programmatic input in reviewing and validating applications in furtherance of the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP).

The CI Specialist also frequently collaborates with local, state, federal and private sector partners on activities supporting the education sector, and other critical infrastructure sectors to include developing strategies to mitigate domestic violent extremism and supporting Non-Profit entities. The selected candidate will also actively engage, and work 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.

The CI Specialist works in the State Emergency Operations Center during activations in the role of co-leading State Emergency Response Team (SERT) Critical Infrastructure coordination and response efforts. Overtime, nights and weekend work will be required during State EOC activations. In furtherance of this role, 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 NCEM's 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.

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: DPS HR Introduction to the State Government Job Application and DPS HR Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities in Your Work History. (Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies).   

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

- Working knowledge or experience associated with conducting vulnerability and/or risk assessments.
- Working knowledge or experience associated with critical infrastructure protection.
- Working knowledge or experience in collaborating with multi-discipline working committees.
- Experience writing, editing, updating plans, policies and/or procedures.

Management Preferences (OPTIONAL):
-Experience conducting research and analysis of information pertaining to governmental programs and operations, especially those associated with Threat, Hazard Identification Risk Assessment (THIRA) and the Stakeholder Preparedness Report (SPR) along with grant applications associated with Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP).
-Working knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS).
-Working knowledge of the National Planning Frameworks.
-Experience as an emergency management program manager.
-Experience with technical writing, project management, public speaking, organization, and time management skills.
-Experience establishing and sustaining working relationships with people at all levels of government, private industry, and the public.


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 Experience and Education 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 

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. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

· Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

· Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

· If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.

· If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification (ncdoj.gov) 

· 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." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention: PREA: Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions· 

Per G.S. 143B-972.1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification (NGI) — LE (fbi.gov). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

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 ashley.minnick@ncdps.gov.

Salary : $54,197 - $94,844