Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPNo

The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyHomeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of

The job title for the vacancy.TitleHomeland Security Program Analyst 1

The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary Grade18

The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually

Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time

This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 30%

This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri

The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 8 AM

The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 5 PM

If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No

If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No

If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No

If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes

The county in which the vacancy is located. County Albany

The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 1220 Washington Avenue

The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany

The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY

The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code12226

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The incumbent of this position will report to the Office of Counter Terrorism, Critical Infrastructure Unit.

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 cyber security assessments, communications, public health, or emergency management analysis; hazard analysis; or any other public safety analysis as appropriate.

• Assess infrastructure security including 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; making recommendations to improve the security of facilities; discovering potential failures.

• Work with a multi-disciplinary team by developing and maintaining 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 plan, organize, and conduct 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.

• 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 NYS Department of Motor Vehicles is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. 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.

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

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. 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.

The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Human Resources/SB

The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 518-486-5700

The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax 518-485-8432

Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov

Address

The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, HRM

1220 Washington Ave., Building 7A

The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany

The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY

The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12226

Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID 183124 in the subject line of your application email to HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov.