Critical Infrastructure Specialist

Overview

Reporting directly to the Director of Critical Infrastructure, the Critical Infrastructure Specialist will support the unit’s efforts in all aspects of planning and operational coordination related to emergency transportation contingencies, utility disruptions, and hazards impacting public infrastructure in New York City.

This position will have broad responsibility to coordinate with, and provide technical assistance to internal and external partners, regarding planning efforts and operational programs for hazards that may impact the New York City region.

Specific responsibilities may include:

• Aiding in the development of plans for coordinating a citywide response to public hazards.
• Working closely with City agencies and utility partners to identify roles and responsibilities within operational planning and response to resolve gaps according to the needs of the community.
• Researching innovative methods to advance the City’s emergency planning and increase responsiveness to the needs of local communities including people with disabilities, access and/or functional needs.
• Identifying ways to organize and track key data and operations to support situational awareness of citywide impacts, restoration, and relief needs.
• Developing and implementing planning and response procedures for emergency events, ensuring alignment with short- and long-term objectives.
• Maintaining critical working relationships with public and private sector partners, including Parks, NYCHA, Con Edison, PSEG-LI, National Grid, and telecommunication partners, while serving as a liaison on assigned projects.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned based on emergency or leadership priorities