New York Department of Public Service
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Under the general direction of the Director of the Office of Resilience, Utility Security, Nuclear Affairs, and Emergency Preparedness (OREP), the Deputy Director of OREP will be responsible for duties which include, but are not limited to:
• Managing and supervising staff responsible for oversight of New York State utilities’ preparation for and response to emergency events that impact utility service to customers.
• Overseeing the development and execution of the Department’s Emergency Plan, Continuity of Operations Plan, and Emergency Management Operations Protocol.
• Coordinating Department staff in responding to emergency events, including field deployment, NYS Emergency Operations Center activations, radiological emergencies, and utility security incidents.
• Investigating and developing recommendations related to utility performance during emergency and security events, including utility adherence to Public Service Commission (Commission) approved regulations and Emergency Response Plans.
• Overseeing and/or preparing testimony and testifying as necessary at hearings before the Commission, other agencies, the State Legislature, and federal agencies.
• Reviewing and providing testimony for proposed utility projects and programs related to resilience and reliability, information technology, and cyber and physical security. This includes the review of rate case budget requests.
• Coordinating with other Local, State, and Federal entities including the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), NYS Office of Emergency Management, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC); and the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services during emergency events.
• Advising the Chair, Commissioners, and Department Executive Staff concerning utility physical and cyber security, nuclear, resilience, and emergency preparedness issues.
• Establishing policies and procedures for security during Commission session and other public meetings involving DPS Staff.
• Overseeing the completion of security and threat awareness briefings and training to government officials.
• Providing technical assistance and support to other offices and the Department.
• Assisting the Director with the coordination of work within OREP and with other offices in the Department.
• Making assignments to staff and providing the tools, resources, and guidance to enable staff to perform at a high level, ensuring quality control, and ensuring Office policies and procedures are followed.
• Assisting the Director with the daily leadership and management of OREP and development of staff, including developing recommendations for additional staffing needs and succession planning.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Homeland Security, Cyber Security, Engineering, or Emergency Management and nine years of relevant progressively responsible professional experience*, in one or more of the following: the regulation of the electric, gas, or water industry; law enforcement; emergency management; security control; or surveillance and threat and vulnerability assessments. This experience must include at least four years in a managerial** capacity.
Preferred qualifications include strong oral and written communication skills; exceptional analytical skills; experience in project management; and proficient at leading teams and committees.
*Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or an associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized non-managerial experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized non-managerial experience.
**Managerial experience includes having responsibility for determining and prioritizing the workload of a unit or section, the management of subordinate professional employee supervisors, including assignment of tasks, employee training and development, evaluation of their performance and time and attendance, making recommendations on hiring and other human resource actions, and participating in long-range planning for the program.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments About the Department:
The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS or Department) works to: ensure safe, affordable, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, water, and telecommunications services at just and reasonable rates for New York State customers, protect the natural environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions via transmission and siting of renewable energy resources, and augment the resiliency of utility infrastructure. Learn more about DPS and how you can make a difference by checking out our video and more at: https://dps.ny.gov/employment-opportunities.
Remarks:
Salary will be commensurate with experience. The primary location for this position is Albany with at least 10% travel, which will require a valid driver’s license, and which may vary depending on time of year and emergency response needs. This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class. As such, the incumbent of this position would serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. Appointment to this position is contingent upon Division of Budget approval.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Department of Public Service is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting the Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA) and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator which can be found under the Accessibility Link on the Department’s webpage at https://dps.ny.gov.
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