Critical Infrastructure Protection Planner (20096549)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Ohio Homeland Security is hiring a Planner 3 to support critical infrastructure protection. The position is based at 1970 West Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio, and has a permanent, full-time schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Planner serves as the principal liaison between ODPS’s Division of Homeland Security and federal, county, city, and municipal infrastructure-protection agencies and personnel. The role supports security operations during events and critical incidents, provides SkyWatch Tower security consultations, and conducts or assists with infrastructure security and vulnerability assessments for public and private facilities and properties.

The Planner conducts outreach and facilitates networking, information sharing, training, and other support for critical infrastructure owners and operators. The role reviews security plans and related documents, recommends practical countermeasures to reduce risk and improve facility resilience, and transports, sets up, and maintains operational SkyWatch Towers in coordination with ODPS support staff. This is an essential position that must report during public safety emergencies. The employee must obtain and maintain a federal Secret-level security clearance, acquire and maintain PCII and CVI certifications, obtain an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate within six months of employment and renew it every 24 months, and obtain and maintain a CDL by the end of the probationary period.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated minimum qualification options: complete an undergraduate core program or have 24 months of experience in an assigned program area, plus 9 months of training or experience in operational, mathematical, analytical, or statistical research methods used to conduct and document research studies; one course or 3 months of experience in public relations; one course or 3 months of experience in budgeting; and one course or 3 months of experience in technical writing or business communication.
• Alternatively, have 6 months of experience as a Planner 2 (85312) in the assigned program area, or possess an equivalent combination meeting the minimum class qualifications.
• Obtain and maintain a federal Secret-level Security Clearance.
• Acquire and maintain Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII) and Chemical-terrorism Vulnerability Information (CVI) certification.
• Obtain an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate within 6 months of employment and renew it every 24 months.
• Attend training and obtain a Commercial Driver’s License by the end of the probationary period; maintain a valid CDL throughout employment.
• Be able to report for duty during public safety emergencies.
• Selected applicants may be required to complete BCI and FBI fingerprint checks, a background check including a polygraph examination, comparative analysis, and/or drug testing.
• Comply with federal drug and alcohol testing regulations applicable to the position, including the prohibition on marijuana use, including medical marijuana.

Nice To Haves

• Physical Security Professional (PSP) Certification or Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Certification.
• Experience or education in an assigned program area such as infrastructure protection, emergency management, homeland security, cybersecurity, information technology, critical infrastructure, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal liaison between the ODPS Division of Homeland Security and federal, county, city, and municipal infrastructure-protection agencies or personnel.
• Participate in field deployments for events and critical incidents to support security operations.
• Provide SkyWatch Tower security consultation to state and local partners for current or future events.
• Assist with or conduct security and vulnerability assessments of state, public, and private buildings and properties.
• Conduct outreach and facilitate networking, information sharing, training, and other support activities with critical infrastructure owners and operators.
• Review security plans and prepared documents, including emergency operation and action plans, for assigned facilities and properties.
• Recommend practical and effective countermeasures to reduce identified risks and strengthen facility resilience.
• Use a state vehicle and trailer to deliver and pick up SkyWatch Towers at designated locations and events throughout Ohio.
• Transport SkyWatch Towers to the Alum Creek Facility for maintenance or repairs.
• Ensure SkyWatch Towers are set up for operational use and fully functional.
• Work with ODPS support staff, including Information Technology and Electronic Technicians, to resolve operational issues.
• Report for duty during public safety emergencies.
• Maintain required federal security clearance, PCII and CVI certifications, FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, and CDL.

Benefits

• Multiple pay increases during the first years of service.
• Free parking.
• Free gym access and walking path.
• Onsite cafeteria.
• Onsite daycare.
• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level