The PositionThe
Riverside Fire Department is accepting applications for the position of
Supervising Intelligence Analyst to fill one (1) vacancy in the
Special Services Division. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
This position serves as a Supervising Intelligence Analyst (SIA) at the Safety and Tribal Regional Analysis Center (STRAC), an all-hazards/all-threats fusion center. The STRAC provides comprehensive strategic and tactical analytic support to first responders and tribal nations in the Inland Southern California Region (Riverside Urban Area). The SIA’s responsibilities will include oversight of the STRAC’s analytical and communication team(s) and the major intelligence functions of the fusion center.
* Newly created position for the STRAC Fusion Center. This position is 100% grant funded.
Work PerformedTypical duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Supervise one or more units that develop and deliver situational awareness, analysis, and/or programs to stakeholders that inform, detect, and defend against major threats in the Inland Southern California Region.
- Schedule, assign, supervise and evaluate the work of STRAC Analyst staff.
- Recommend and assist with the implementation of overall STRAC goals and objectives.
- Develop appropriate Standard Operating Procedures to ensure personnel have situational awareness of their duties/responsibilities and that correct processes are being followed.
- Apply analytical tradecraft to gather and assess information from federal, state, local, tribal, territorial (SLTT) partners to produce actionable intelligence.
- Assist in the development of analytical tools and methodologies.
- Lead or direct the evaluation and assessment of new or emerging technology to support analytic functions, and responsibilities; provide recommendations and proposals for acquisition to the STRAC management team.
- Anticipate customer/stakeholder intelligence needs through the identification of intelligence gaps associated with terrorism and criminal threats.
- Plan, coordinate, and conduct the collection and analysis of strategic and tactical intelligence. Assess unforeseen developments, new phenomena, and difficulties encountered, and recommends changes in direction and approach.
- Oversee all strategic intelligence production efforts from topic selection and research to final publication; ensure relevance and value for respective stakeholders and full compliance with intelligence standards, style guides, and grant reporting requirements.
- Perform high level peer review, editing, and publication needs for all STRAC communications and products including the annual threat assessment to regional partners; apply analytic expertise and sound judgment to all conclusions and recommendations.
- Oversee the identification, reporting, and collection of regional intelligence gaps or US Department of Homeland Security, SLTT Compendium of Key Intelligence Questions (KIQs) in the STRAC area of responsibility (AOR).
- Ensure proper coordination of products with appropriate partner entities. Assist in prioritizing dissemination of joint-sealed products with partners, to include other California fusion centers and federal agencies.
- Maintain working knowledge and oversight of criminal intelligence analysis techniques and procedures. Identify and improve upon analytical workflow inefficiencies when identified.
- Conduct all-source, integrated intelligence analysis related to complex public safety and national security topics and write short-impactful intelligence products based on varying sources of intelligence disciplines when needed.
- Develop timely and relevant briefings and presentations to executive staff and regional leaders.
- Review reported tips and leads for threat information and situational awareness, including determining location, activity, and reporting trends; and anticipate customer/stakeholder intelligence needs through the identification of intelligence gaps associated with terrorism threats.
- Supervise a team(s) providing real-time analysis of incoming raw information to Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs). Generate statistical reports to include value-added situation reports (SITREPs). Disseminate, research, and respond to requests for information (RFIs) from regional partners and the National Network of Fusion Centers.
- Maintain working knowledge of the laws and guidelines that govern the collection, retention, and dissemination of intelligence and develop/supervise this skill in subordinates.
- Coordinate with the STRAC management team to identify and document all grant reporting needs.
- Provide technical support to the Critical Infrastructure Protection Program (CIPP), including the development of private sector cooperation strategies.
- Oversee the onboarding process and provide analytic training, mentorship, and support to newly hired STRAC intelligence analysts; Promote and encourage a communicative, positive, and innovative team environment by recognizing significant achievements and meeting regularly as a team as well as one-on-one with intelligence analysts to identify issues and ensure expectations are met.
- Liaison and coordinate with the California State Threat Assessment System (STAS), National Fusion Center Association (NFCA), the National Intelligence Community, Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis, High Intensity Drug Trafficking (HIDTA) Investigative Support Centers (ISC), Inland Empire Crime and Intelligence Analysts Associations (IECIAA), and other relevant analytical associations.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships and collaborate with federal, SLTT, and private sector regional partners and represent STRAC and its interests at professional functions.
- Demonstrate ability to introduce and implement new concepts and techniques to better serve local and regional partners.
- Maintain an in depth understanding of foreign and domestic terrorist threats facing the Inland Empire.
- Organize, coordinate, schedule and provide supervisory support during emergency events, planned special events, training events, and exercises.
- Represent the STRAC at regional and national working groups, working closely with both senior and line-level personnel from other agencies; develop and conduct presentations at various regional and national conferences.
- Demonstrate ability to work independently; to include prioritizing own work under pressure of deadlines without specific guidance and develop/supervise this skill in subordinates.
- Ensure and audit subordinates’ compliance with all applicable federal and California statues, and STRAC policies, to include criminal justice information systems, and Privacy, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (P/CRCL) federal and state laws; Work closely with the privacy officer on all P/CRCL needs.
- In support of the fusion center's mission, the SIA may be asked to perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
- Manage employee schedules and leave time. Provide leadership, select, supervise, train and evaluate subordinates' performance. Schedule, assign, supervise and evaluate the work of Analyst support staff.
QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Cybersecurity, Public Administration, Statistical Analysis, Geographic Information System (GIS), or a closely related field.
Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of experience working in a related field is desired, including experience in homeland security, intelligence, or emergency management. Individual must have two (2) years of experience leading and managing a group of people.
Necessary Special Requirements:- Possession of an appropriate, valid class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
- Security clearance requirement: Analysts must be eligible to receive and maintain a U.S. Government SECRET clearance, up to a TOP Secret clearance level once employed, and maintain it throughout the course of employment.
- Background check requirement: Must pass a law enforcement background check, before commencing employment or performing services.
- Training and certification: Must comply with training standards and policies associated with the fusion center and obtain a Basic Intelligence Training Analysis Course (BITAC), Foundations of Intelligence Analysis Training (FIAT), or Critical Thinking and Analytic Methods (CTAM) program certificate or equivalent certification within the first six months of hire as required by federal grant guidelines. Receive annual training as required.
- Privacy considerations: Individual shall understand privacy considerations, including 28CFR and privacy/civil liberties civil rights (P/CLCR).
Highly Desirable Qualification:- Current possession of a FEMA approved Intelligence Analyst training course certificate
Selection ProcessDOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: 1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
3) Copy of Bachelor's Degree
PLEASE NOTE: FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide). IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.
NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options: An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ . An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. Level II includes Senior Management, Management and Professional classifications (Exempt).The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:
- Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%.The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
- Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation.The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost. And is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
- Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,516 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
- Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $45 per month.
- Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
- Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 (up to $700k) plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
- Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $100 per month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check.Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
- Leave Benefits - Includes all the typical vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits.
- Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
- Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long Term Disability Plan.
- LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
- Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
- Vacation Accrual - 0-9 yrs. = 144 hrs., 10+ yrs. = 184 hrs.
- Administrative Leave - 64 hrs per fiscal year.
For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1
For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.
Closing Date/Time: 1/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific