DHS September 1 News Bulletin

Message 1 From: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Date: Sep, Thu 1 2011 08:22 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Readout of Federal Response to Hurricane Irene You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Readout of Federal Response to Hurricane Irene 08/31/2011 07:00 AM EDT For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary Contact: 202-282-8010 WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate, and FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serino traveled to New York and New Jersey today to survey ongoing recovery and response efforts on the ground following Hurricane Irene and to affirm the federal government’s continuing commitment to our state, local, tribal and community partners throughout the disaster response and recovery. “Even before Hurricane Irene made landfall we were working with our federal, state, local, and tribal emergency management partners to prepare and minimize loss of life and damage,” said Secretary Napolitano. “However, our work is not done—as we enter the next phrase, the Obama administration is leaning forward to support communities throughout the East Coast as we respond and recover.” In Prattsville, N.Y., Secretary Napolitano and Administrator Fugate joined New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Rep. Paul Tonko, Rep. Chris Gibson and other officials on an aerial and walking tour of the areas there damaged by Hurricane Irene. Secretary Napolitano and Administrator Fugate met with local officials, first responders, and volunteers to discuss response and recovery efforts to flooding and power outages in the surrounding region. “Our top priority is to continue to support the state and local officials as they continue their response operations and start to move into their initial recovery,” said Administrator Fugate. “What we saw today, and what we saw yesterday in Connecticut, North Carolina, Virginia and Vermont, is that it’s our first responders, emergency managers, state and local teams who have been on the frontlines of this response – and we’ll continue to do everything we can to bring the full resources of the entire team to bear as they begin to rebuild.” Secretary Napolitano and Administrator Fugate then traveled to New Jersey to join New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Senator Frank Lautenberg, Rep. Bill Pascrell and other officials to tour flood-damaged areas in Passaic County. They received a briefing from first responders and emergency management teams on the coordination among federal, state and local partners on response and recovery efforts throughout the region. At the same time, FEMA Deputy Administrator Serino traveled to New Jersey to meet with state and local officials. While in New Jersey, Deputy Administrator Serino visited a shelter for disaster survivors at the Bergen County Community College. The Obama Administration has been heavily engaged in response and recovery efforts since the storms first hit, and Administration officials have urged Americans in affected areas to continue to listen to guidance and direction from state and local officials. Yesterday, Secretary Napolitano and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack met with local officials and visited impacted areas in North Carolina and Virginia. FEMA Administrator Fugate traveled to Vermont yesterday to meet with local and emergency officials, while Deputy Administrator Serino met with state and local officials in Hartford, Connecticut.

Families and individuals that have been impacted by the hurricane, and need assistance have several options for getting help: Registering online at http://www.disasterassistance.gov, Registering through a web-enabled mobile device at m.fema.gov, or Calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice. For more information, please visit www.fema.gov. ### Message 2 From: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Date: Sep, Thu 1 2011 12:52 -0400 (EDT) Subject: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity Careers Update You are subscribed to Cybersecurity Careers for U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/careers/gc_1240512546017.shtm Message 3 From: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Date: Sep, Thu 1 2011 13:41 -0400 (EDT) Subject: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Careers with the Federal Protective Service Update You are subscribed to Careers with the Federal Protective Service for U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Apply Now Current openings at FPS include those posted below (powered by USAJobs). You can also sign-up to get e-mail updates when this information changes. Open Positions Mission Support Specialist. Closes September 12, 2011 Deputy Assistant Director for Operations. Closes September 13, 2011 For the most current information on FPS opportunities, please visit USAJOBS. http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/careers/gc_1271345939265.shtm Message 4 From: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Date: Sep, Thu 1 2011 13:46 -0400 (EDT) Subject: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity Careers Update You are subscribed to Cybersecurity Careers for U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Join Our Team Learn more about Cybersecurity Recruitment and Development Programs at the Department. The following positions are currently open within Office of Cybersecurity and Communications: Title: IT Specialist (INFOSEC) Series/Grade: GS-2210-13/14 VA: 519703-MD11 Open: August 25 Close: August 31 Title: Operations Research Analyst Series/Grade: GS-1515-13/14 VA: 518674-ET11 Open: August 25 Close: September 7 Title: IT Specialist (INFOSEC) Series/Grade: GS-2210-13/14 VA: 522463-SW11 Open: August 26 Close: September 8 Title: Director, USCERT Series/Grade: ES-301-00 VA: CHCO-11-038-DHS-526350 Open: August 30 Close: September 22 Title: Interdisciplinary (Cyber) Series/Grade: GS-854/855/1550-13/14 VA#: FS-518552-LT11 Open: August 30 Close: September 6 Title: Supervisory IT Specialist Series/Grade: GS-2210-15 VA#: FS-519693 Open: August 31 Close: September 6 For more job postings, visit cybersecurity jobs on USAJOBS.gov. You can also sign-up to get e-mail updates on special cybersecurity opportunities and events. http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/careers/gc_1240512546017.shtm Message 5 From: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Date: Sep, Fri 2 2011 09:08 -0400 (EDT) Subject: U.S. Department of Homeland Security The Blog @ Homeland Security Update You are subscribed to The Blog @ Homeland Security for U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. http://blog.dhs.gov/ Message 6 From: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Date: Sep, Fri 2 2011 09:30 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Statement by Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Statement by Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano 09/02/2011 07:00 AM EDT For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary Contact: 202-282-8010 “As we approach the tenth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the safety and security of the American public remains our highest priority. While threats remain, our nation is stronger than it was on 9/11, more prepared to confront evolving threats, and more resilient than ever before. While there is no specific or credible intelligence that al-Qa'ida or its affiliates are plotting attacks in the United States to coincide with the ten year anniversary of 9/11, we remain at a heightened state of vigilance and security measures are in place to detect and prevent plots against the United States should they emerge. Homeland security is a shared responsibility, and everyone plays an important role in helping to keep our communities safe and secure. We remind our federal, state, local partners, and the public to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to local law enforcement authorities.”

### Message 7 From: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Date: Sep, Fri 2 2011 11:15 -0400 (EDT) Subject: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity Careers Update You are subscribed to Cybersecurity Careers for U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Join Our Team Learn more about Cybersecurity Recruitment and Development Programs at the Department. The following positions are currently open within Office of Cybersecurity and Communications: Title: Operations Research Analyst Series/Grade: GS-1515-13/14 VA: 518674-ET11 Open: August 25 Close: September 7 Title: IT Specialist (INFOSEC) Series/Grade: GS-2210-13/14 VA: 522463-SW11 Open: August 26 Close: September 8 Title: Director, USCERT Series/Grade: ES-301-00 VA: CHCO-11-038-DHS-526350 Open: August 30 Close: September 22 Title: Interdisciplinary (Cyber) Series/Grade: GS-854/855/1550-13/14 VA#: FS-518552-LT11 Open: August 30 Close: September 6 Title: Supervisory IT Specialist Series/Grade: GS-2210-15 VA#: FS-519693 Open: August 31 Close: September 6 For more job postings, visit cybersecurity jobs on USAJOBS.gov. You can also sign-up to get e-mail updates on special cybersecurity opportunities and events. http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/careers/gc_1240512546017.shtm Message 8 From: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Date: Sep, Fri 2 2011 15:10 -0400 (EDT) Subject: U.S. Department of Homeland Security 8(a) Competitive Program Opportunities Update You are subscribed to 8(a) Competitive Program Opportunities for U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Office of Procurement Operations, Federal Protective Service (FPS) Protective Security officer Services Solicitation Number: HSHQE3-11-R00003-pre-sol Place of Performance: Various building locations throughout the state of Maryland POC: Melissa Weindel, melissa.weindel@dhs.gov, 215-521-2266 Response Date: September 7, 2011 http://www.dhs.gov/xopnbiz/smallbusiness/gc_1203526745793.shtm Message 9 From: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Date: Sep, Fri 2 2011 15:10 -0400 (EDT) Subject: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) Update You are subscribed to Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) for U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Current Opportunities Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Security Electronics Equipment and Materials Solicitation Number: HSFEEM-11-Q-0108 Place of Performance: Anniston, Alabama POC: James D. Suerdieck, james.suerdieck@dhs.gov, 301-447-7244 Response Date: September 8, 2011 U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Repairs to Lighthouse Solicitation Number: HSCG82-11-B-PMVA22 Place of Performance: Pompano Beach, FL POC: James D. Suerdieck, james.suerdieck@dhs.gov, 305-278-6724 Response Date: September 8, 2011 http://www.dhs.gov/xopnbiz/smallbusiness/gc_1203092868025.shtm

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