Cyber Outreach Coordinator (Hybrid Eligible)

Cyber Outreach Coordinator (Hybrid Eligible)

About Us:

Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio’s motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

What You’ll Do:

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio Homeland Security

Report In Location: 1970 W. Broad St. Columbus, Ohio 43223

Work Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM

(Currently Hybrid Eligible) Will report into the office 3 days a week and telework 2 days a week. Subject to change.

At the direction of the Ohio Homeland Security (OHS) Education & Outreach Unit Manager, serve as a Regional Coordinator & technical advisor for statewide education & outreach for all OHS cybersecurity programs; Develop & implement the statewide Cybersecurity Liaison Officer (CLO) Program & administer the CLO program statewide (e.g., develop program mission & vision; process program documentation such as nomination & application forms; review & establish program prerequisites; maintain electronic databases; etc.); Assist with planning, scheduling, & conducting workshops; Assist with writing &/or updating lesson plans, presentations & brochures for CLO seminars &/or workshops; Coordinate logistics & speakers; Travel to various locations statewide to attend meetings &/or provide training (e.g., create & deliver presentations; develop, promote, &/or deliver informational products on OHS cybersecurity outreach programs & the partner programs such as OCRI, O-PCI, OhCR; etc.) to law enforcement agencies, information technology/security departments, emergency management agencies, & various homeland security & critical infrastructure sector leaders (i.e. state, regional, &/or county committees, local law enforcement taskforces, partnership boards &/or commissions); Act as a liaison between information technology/security departments, law enforcement agencies, county Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Directors, & various other homeland security sector leaders (e.g., banking, agriculture, shipping, etc.) statewide; Communicate & collaborate with various community organizations to educate & promote OHS cyber activities & priorities; Create & deliver various presentations at local organizations such as Chambers of Commerce, County Commissioners, Utility commissions, etc.; Support cybersecurity/homeland security needs in each region & provide findings & recommendations to the appropriate offices (i.e., Cyber Center, Infrastructure Protection, Grants, Law Enforcement Operations, Ohio School Safety Center, Statewide Terrorism Analysis & Crime Center (STACC), Ohio Cyber Reserve, OCRI, CyberOhio, etc.); Collaborate with statewide cybersecurity partners to formulate & implement sophisticated &/or complex cybersecurity related policies & procedures.

Manage & update cybersecurity related information on OHS website & on the Communication & Information Management System (CIMS); Respond to requests for information & provide guidance to new partners; Research, collect, & collaborate with CLOs & local, state & federal cybersecurity partners to gather information to create newsletters; Support various OHS programs; Perform other related duties as assigned.

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

36 mos. exp. conducting research & writing reports using operational, mathematical, analytical &/or statistical research techniques.

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in homeland security, political science, criminal justice, emergency management, public health, international affairs or related field; 12 mos. exp. conducting research & writing reports using operational, mathematical, analytical &/or statistical research techniques.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skill: Public Safety

Technical Skills: Public Safety

Professional Skills: Analyzation; Interpreting Data

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

KNOWLEDGE: Public Relations; * Office Practices & Procedures OHS; * Agency Policies & Procedures ODPS; * Government Structure & Process Local, State, Federal.

SKILL: Word Processing Microsoft Office Applications; Equipment Operations General Office Equipment.

ABILITY: Reasoning: define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; Numerical: READ & RECORD FIGURES ACCURATELY; Verbal: maintain accurate records; Verbal: originate routine business letters reflecting standard procedures; Verbal: prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; Clerical: gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; Interpersonal: handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public.

(*)Developed after employment.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT:

If required, must obtain LEADS certification; must renew LEADS certification biannually. Additionally, some positions at Department of Public Safety must be able to obtain & maintain secret level federal security clearance.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

May require some travel. Working hours will include nights, weekends and holidays, based on operational need.

This position may be filled by lay-off or certification eligibility list if applicable.

Position also requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal Secret level Security Clearance

Requires valid driver's license to operate state-owned vehicle or must be able to provide own transportation.

A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, a background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required on all selected applicants.

A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.

This position is identified as safety sensitive & subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with DPS 501.24