Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Physical Security Specialist (Electronic Systems). You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Boulder City, Nevada Boulder City, NV: http://www.bcnv.org Henderson, NV: http://www.hendersonchamber.com Las Vegas, NV: http://www.lvchamber.com

Duties

The primary duties of this position include: Employs a wide range of security concepts, principles, standards, and best security practices to resolve difficult and complex physical security challenges. Performs evaluative, analytical, advisory, and administrative work, including capital budget guidance concerned with the physical protection of a variety of critical infrastructure, classified and/or sensitive facilities and material. Plans and coordinates physical security actions and upgrades for the Lower Colorado Basin (LCB) Regional campus offices and facilities and has oversight of all vendors physical security requirements and compliance. Analyzes Electronic Access Control and Surveillance System (EACSS) system performance, defines requirements for new and replacement systems, plans projects, designs new and replacement systems, installs new systems, repairs existing systems and equipment, manages system and subsystem configuration changes, documents system attributes in "as-built" drawings, and provides technical system support throughout the lifecycle of EACSS across the LCB Region's various dams and facilities. Develops an end-of-life replacement program to ensure all employed Regional Office EACSS systems and components are replaced as required to maintain operational effectiveness; assists in development and implementation of such life-cycle programs for all similar systems throughout the Region's offices and facilities. Ensures all card holders have the appropriate access to facilities and that the card holder database is properly maintained in accordance with agency policies and regulations. Carries-out and assist with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD -12) functions as designated and applicable to the US-Access role held. Serve as alternate to the LCB credential center on a as needed basis.

Requirements

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the education and/or specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. HR may not make any assumptions. GS-11: In order to qualify for the GS-11 grade level, your resume must reflect one year of specialized experience equivalent in complexity and difficulty to the GS-09 grade level. Specialized Experience for GS-11: Defined as experience designing and installing electronic security systems, providing technical review of electronic security system plans prior to installation, and providing remote trouble shooting for field personnel OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. 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. Time-In-Grade: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower-grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). Applicants eligible under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) are not required to meet time-in-grade restrictions in order to be considered. You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including time-in-grade restrictions and any selective placement factors if applicable, by 09/12/2023.

Education

This vacancy announcement allows substituting education for experience at the GS-11 grade level. You must submit a copy of college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not-qualified for the position.

You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selected. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer.

Accreditation: Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicable. For additional info, refer to the Office of Personnel Management and U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For additional info, refer to the U.S. Network for Education Information.

Contacts

• Address Lower Colorado Basin Bureau of Reclamation PO Box 61470 Boulder City, NV 89006 US
• Name: Lisa Tate-Jones
• Phone: 702-293-8102
• Email: [email protected]