Basic Purpose of Position:  

Under the direction of the Director, Homeland Security & Emergency  Management this position has responsibility for various functions including the development, coordination, management, implementation and evaluation of high-priority, and often security sensitive projects and initiatives on an organization-wide basis; planning and development of various plans, policies and procedures to enhance the Authority’s Homeland Security/Emergency Management Department, additional professional and/or managerial duties are required.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The Authority will adhere to all applicable laws and regulations in assessing an employee's ability to carry out or otherwise meet the job requirements set forth herein in a satisfactory manner.

1.

Work collaboratively with staff, consultants and other organizations to assist in achieving the Authority’s goals and objectives.

2.

Lead teams of staff and consultants in completing security sensitive projects; identify and evaluate project opportunities; and manage individual projects to ensure that goals, objectives and deliverables are achieved.

3.

Exercise due diligence in developing security programs to include all-hazard risk assessments, risk mitigation, emergency management, recovery and business continuity.

4.

Work closely and coordinate with DRPA Public Safety, federal, state and local partners with emerging threats to our facilities or critical infrastructure and ensure decision makers are adequately informed to address any vulnerabilities.

5.

Perform on-site physical security audits and develop internal and external security check lists and make recommendations for improvement where necessary. 

6.

Direct staff resources/personnel and external consultants/contractors as required.

  7.

Serve as liaison between Authority and all Federal, State and local agencies that would assist in preventing, detecting, protecting, responding to, and recovering from any terrorist activity and all hazardous events. 

  8.

Represent Authority in all regional efforts to plan and prepare for all terrorist attacks and all hazard emergencies through planning and/or participating in regional tabletops, drills and exercises.

9.

Work together with engineering staff to develop and implement a program for monitoring contractors for compliance with project specific security plans and regulatory compliance.

 10.

Work with project consultants to ensure contractors are in full compliance with terms and conditions of security plans, policies and procedures submitted at pre-construction meetings.

11.

Work with PATCO Management to ensure that the Security Emergency Preparedness Plan (SEPP) is reviewed, revised, and comply with FTA Federal Regulations.

12.

Audit security plans for all three DRPA business lines (Transit Sector, Maritime Sector, and Bridges, Highway and Tunnel Sector). Revise plans to ensure regulatory compliance.

13.

Plan, develop and participate in the development of the Authority’s strategic business plan, organization management audit, master plan, capital plan and operational budget as required, and assist with various elements related to Compact compliance.

14.

Conduct special assignments under the general direction of the Director, Homeland Security & Executive Management and submit related reports and findings, Summary Statements and Resolutions for Committee and Board meetings as required.

15.

Assist in maintaining a safe and secure work environment by participating in required training, recognizing and reporting hazards and suspicious activity, and using all required personal protective equipment.

16.

Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Oversight of assigned projects and management of same.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance within (1) year of appointment.
• Must have operational knowledge of transportation critical infrastructure (bridges and/or Mass).
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, highly developed interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in relevant personal computer applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Experience planning or participating in Homeland Security Emergency and Exercise Planning (HSEEP) compliant Exercises.
• 2 years of work experience related to Critical Infrastructure and/or transportation industry.
• Minimum of 1 year of project management experience.
• General grant knowledge.

Preferred:

• Information technology and/or cyber security experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Working experience within transportation (highway, bridges and/or rail).
• Grant writing and/or management experience.
• Secret Security Clearance