This position is located in the National Financial Center, Deputy Director, Administrative Management Staff, Security and Planning Office. The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Security Specialist and reports directly to the Chief of the Security and Planning Office, Administrative Management Staff and is responsible for the safety and security of the National Finance Center's employees and facilities.

Duties

Serves as the supervisor for both the Physical and Personnel Security Teams. Advises the agency's leadership on all security matters. Collaborates with law enforcement officials, managers, supervisors, and employees to provide assistance and guidance as needed. Establishes regulatory and procedural guidance for the full scope of physical security operations. Conducts interviews, performs surveillance and inspections for security related matters. Supervises others by planning, directing, prioritizing work, monitoring progress and meeting organization-wide goals. Establishes regulatory and procedural guidance for the full scope of physical security operations and administers a comprehensive physical security program for the organization. Evaluates the physical security equipment (camera and access controls devices) and makes recommendations to management as needed for procedures related to Physical Security Team operations.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
• Direct Deposit ? Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in Grade: Merit promotion applicants holding or having held a GS position in the past 52 weeks must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements. One year at the GS-12 is required to be eligible for the GS-13. Time-in-Grade requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Applicants MUST submit an SF-50 that illustrates time-in-grade and reflects title, series, and grade. No Award SF-50s will be accepted. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: Displaying technical ability and knowledge of physical/personnel security and occupational safety regulations, procedures and practices, and help desk operations; Leading others by planning, directing, prioritizing work, monitoring progress and meeting organization-wide goals; Managing the Physical and Personnel Security Programs such as Enterprise Physical Access Control Systems (EPACS) and other Electronic Access Control Systems, and experience managing the agencies Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) program. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions and specialized experience as defined below. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Chief Financial Officer 13800 Old Gentilly Road New Orleans, LA 70129 US
• Name: Jimmie Jones
• Phone: 855-227-8131
• Email: [email protected]