Critical Infrastructure Protection Section Manager (Public Service Administrator)

State of Illinois • Chicago, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at IEMA-OHS as we seek a Section Manager to lead our Critical Infrastructure Section! This role sets the vision, policies, procedures, and operational direction for a statewide program dedicated to safeguarding essential systems and services. The Section Manager will prepare budget and strategic plans for the Critical Infrastructure Protection Section and ensure the Section is operating effectively and efficiently both internally and externally. This multifaceted position presents a unique opportunity to leave a lasting imprint on the safety and security of the State of Illinois. Our employees work in an ever-changing environment that presents new challenges with rewarding results. If you are interested in joining our team of compassionate and integrity driven public servants, we invite you to apply for the Critical Infrastructure Protection Section Manager position with IEMA-OHS!
Agency Statement: Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others? The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is a team of dedicated public servants who are committed to better preparing the State of Illinois for natural, manmade, or technological disasters, hazards, or acts of terrorism. IEMA-OHS coordinates the State's disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery programs and activities, functions as the State Emergency Response Commission, and maintains a 24-hour Communication Center and State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). The SEOC acts as lead in crisis/consequence management response and operations to notify, activate, deploy, and employ state resources in response to any threat or act of terrorism. IEMA-OHS assists local governments with multi-hazard emergency operations plans and maintains the Illinois Emergency Operations Plan. IEMA-OHS is also responsible for protecting Illinois residents from the potentially harmful effects of ionizing radiation, administering more than two dozen
programs to protect citizens and the environment. Programs include extensive emergency planning and response efforts and training for local responders for accidents involving radiation; inspecting and regulating radioactive materials licensees; registering and inspecting radiation producing equipment and facilities statewide; accrediting medical radiation technologists; and certifying mammography facilities. IEMA-OHS also monitors 11 nuclear power reactors at six nuclear stations licensed to generate electricity in Illinois and inspects and escorts spent nuclear fuel shipments.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
• Requires a criminal history check through the Illinois State Police.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance.
• Essential Personnel: This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard of declarations of liberal leave or government disclosure due to weather, protest, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

Nice To Haves

• Eight (8) years of professional experience planning and directing the implementation of programs/units/initiatives in a Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Public Safety role.
• Demonstrated experience developing comprehensive strategic, operational, and technical guidance.
• Three (3) years of professional experience with most of the work including projects directly related to safety preparedness, public-private coordination, or a combination thereof.
• Must possess strong organization skills, ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines, handle last-minute changes and multiple tasks.
• Master’s Degree with courses in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Systems Engineering, Public Administration, Public Health, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Sets policies, procedures, and objectives for the Critical Infrastructure Protection Section and determines the means by which the Section achieves its policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Ensures the Critical Infrastructure Protection Section operates effectively and efficiently both internally and externally.
• Prepares budgets and strategic plans for the Critical Infrastructure Protection Section.
• Serves as a full-line supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

What This Job Offers

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