Critical Infrastructure Protection Planner

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role serves as the primary liaison between the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) Division of Homeland Security and various federal, county, city, and municipal infrastructure protection agencies or personnel. The position involves participating in field deployments for events and critical incidents to support security operations, providing security consultations to state and local partners, and operating a state vehicle and trailer to transport SkyWatch Towers for deployment and maintenance. The planner is responsible for ensuring the Skywatch Tower is operational and functional, working with support staff to resolve issues, and providing training on tower operation to requesting agencies.

Requirements

• Completion of undergraduate core program or 24 mos. exp. in assigned program area (e.g., engineering, landscape architecture, rehabilitation, mental health technology, transportation, physical, behavioral & social science, urban or community planning, natural resources, business or public administration)
• 9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. exp. in operational, mathematical, analytical or statistical research methods used in conducting & documenting research studies
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in budgeting
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in technical writing or business communication
• 6 mos. exp. as Planner 2, 85312, in assigned program area
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above
• Ability to obtain and maintain a federal Secret level Security Clearance
• Must acquire and maintain Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII) and Chemical-terrorism Vulnerability Information (CVI) certification
• Must acquire FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate within 6 months of employment and renew it every 24 months
• Must attend training and obtain Commercial Drivers License (CDL) by completion of probationary period
• Must maintain valid CDL throughout employment

Nice To Haves

• Physical Security Professional (PSP) Certification or Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Certification
• Assigned Program Area: Infrastructure Protection, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Critical Infrastructure or related field

Responsibilities

• Act as principal liaison between the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) Division of Homeland Security & various federal, county, city &/or municipal infrastructure protection agencies or personnel performing critical infrastructure protection duties
• Participate in deployments to the field for events & critical incidents in order to support security operations
• Provide security consultation to state & local partners related to current or future events
• Utilize state vehicle & trailer to transport (i.e., deliver &/or pickup) SkyWatch Towers at pre-determined locations & events throughout the state
• Transport SkyWatch Towers to Alum Creek Facility for any maintenance &/or repair needs
• Ensure Skywatch Tower is set up for operational use & is fully functional
• Work with ODPS support staff (i.e., Information Technology, Electronic Technicians, etc.) to resolve any operational issues
• Provide training to requesting agency on operation of the tower to include but not limited to ascending/descending the tower, HVAC controls, camera operation, remote viewing, video security, etc. per the agency MOU with DPS/OHS

Benefits

• Multiple pay increases over your 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 eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree