This vacancy is for a Security Specialist with the Department of Commerce, Office of Intelligence and Security, Office of Security. Positions may be available in Seattle, WA and Washington, DC. For those applying to the Washington, DC area location, note that you may be required to work in any of the following areas: Washington, DC; College Park, MD; Silver Spring, MD; Suitland, MD; Gaithersburg, MD; or Reston, VA.

Duties

Positions are available in the Office of Security (OSY) supporting both HQ and field operations primarily focusing on physical security duties, while also supporting other security disciplines. Individuals selected may focus on duties to include, but not limited to: Serve as subject matter expert on the application and use of security countermeasures, such as Electronic Security Systems (ESS) (i.e., Physical Access Control Systems, Video Surveillance Systems, and Intrusion Detection Systems). Oversee the development and implementation of department-wide physical security standards. Support the Facility Security Assessment (FSA) Program and risk management process. Serve as subject matter expert for the Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12) PIV/CAC credentialing program to enhance the office's Identity and Access Management (IAM) program and overall Federal Identity Credentialing & Access Management (FICAM) implementation and to interface with Department Chief Information Officer personnel on said programs. Support policy development and implementation for physical security matters. Review, coordinate, and provide technical editing annually on security policies, procedures, and training presentations. Manage training programs to ensure greater consistency and improved customer service. Assist with the Foreign Access Management (FAM) Program to mitigate identified foreign access risks to the Department by applying appropriate resources to non-financial internal controls. Assist with the overall development and implementation of the Department Research Security Program to identify foreign access threats, vulnerabilities, and risks, and proactively mitigate these through intradepartmental and interagency communication and coordination. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Security Specialist ZA-0080-4 FPL 4 positions within the Office of the Secretary in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Requirements

Qualifications

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. This position is being filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS). The system replaced the Federal GS pay plan structure. Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band. Non supervisory positions cap out at interval 3 of the band. The ZA-4 is equivalent to the GS-13/14 grade levels. To qualify at the ZA-4 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZA-3 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: 1. Developing, evaluating, and implementing security policies, procedures, and standards pertaining to physical security 2. Providing support and guidance for security activities and programs 3. Working to ensure security policies and programs are in compliance with orders and directives 4. Advising customers and leadership on security policies, procedures, and regulations

Education

There is no positive education requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Secretary 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 US
• Name: Mary Fowler
• Phone: 703-259-9309
• Email: [email protected]