Cybersecurity Preparedness Planner III

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The Prince George’s County Office of Homeland Security is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Cybersecurity Preparedness Planner III

(Planner 3G), grade G24, in the Office of the Director. 

About the Position

About the Agency

The Office of Homeland Security (OHS) was developed as a result of legislation passed in 2003.  This new agency incorporated critical emergency response entities that were previously part of other agencies.  Public Safety Communications (PSC), which included all County 9-1-1, emergency dispatch and radio system support, had been part of the Office of Information Technology and Communications (OITC).  The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) was a division of the Fire/EMS Department. OEM and PSC were combined under the leadership of the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Public Safety/Director of Homeland Security, forming the Office of Homeland Security.  The legislation and resulting changes to the Charter, spelled out the separate and distinct missions assigned to OEM and PSC.

• Coordinates and participates with the Office of Information Technology (OIT) Chief Information Security Office (CISO) office in conducting specified cyber vulnerability tests and assessments, and the intersection  with State systems.  

• Conducts and coordinates the development and execution of cyber training and cyber related exercises.

• Works with agencies to determine acceptable levels of risk and security implications of new external and utilitysystems using automation and the internet technology uses being considered.

• Provides assistance and information regarding compliance with relevant IT security programs, protective measures,and mitigation strategies.

• Participates in State cyber preparedness and cyber planning; use and/or develops cyber planning templates or guides.

• Supports Regional Cyber Security Preparedness activities.

• Reviews threat analysis information, conducts risk analysis, develops cyber plans, and performs related cyber securitypreparedness tasks.

• Develop, maintain, and as appropriate, implements the Cyber Security guidance within Response and Recovery Plans.

• Liaison and Preparedness Specialist for OHS regarding cyber consequence management and cyber preparedness.

• Prepares and creates regular statistical and status reports to document cyber events/security breaches, improvements made, and mitigation.

• Perform other tasks and duties assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the position description; however, they are within the general occupational category and responsibility level associated with the employee's work class.

• Bachelor's degree in urban and regional planning, public administration, economics, business administration, political science, environmental science, public health or other closely related fields 
• A minimum of two (2) years of professional planning/program development experience in the area of assignment.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university within emergency management, homeland security, computer science, cyber security, information technology, information systems or related field.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Job Location: 7915 Anchor Street, Landover, MD 

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

• Pass a thorough background investigation and drug screening.

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency. 
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
• Be willing to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work:  Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify. 

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice.  Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace