Job opening: Physical Security Specialist
Salary: $53 105 - 69 035 per year
Published at: Oct 02 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
The Department of the Interior is devoted to protecting and preserving the natural resources of this great nation, including National Parks, Landmarks, and the well-being of communities, including those of Native American, Alaska Natives and affiliated Islanders.
Duties
This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, Office of Law Enforcement and Security, Interior Complex Security Operations Branch, Washington, DC.
The incumbent serves as a member of the OLES ISD. All work is performed to meet the federal requirements as outlined in Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12. Continually evaluates, and monitors implementation and compliance with HSPD-12 associated security program policy and procedures.
At the full performance level (GS-11) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Develops and executes project plans for the implementation of Access Control best-practice methodology including implementing and managing the Internal Security efforts in granting government and contract personnel access to the Interior Building. This includes credentialing, ID card issuance, key management, and management of Interior Division's access systems. Ensures compliance with established procedures and policies associated the federal requirements of presidential order HSPD-12.
2. Performs work concerned with the physical measures designed to safeguard employees and other personnel to prevent unauthorized access to equipment, facilities, material, and documents and to safeguard against espionage, sabotage, damage, terrorist activity, and/or theft. Promotes security safeguards to deter and prevent terrorist attacks and provide technical guidance and assistance to mitigate any impact of terrorist incident.
3. Maintains and/or updates established security policies and provides assistance to ensure policies and plans are properly coordinated and implemented in relation to DOI's mission and associated functional roles and responsibilities.
4. Remains engaged on new and emerging security developments, technologies, and systems for integration into existing systems or development/improvement of Access Control procedures.
5. Works with existing physical security access systems, closed circuit television systems, intrusion detection systems and associated networks, databases and infrastructure. Responsible for implementing and maintaining such systems.
6. Arranges for and participates in facility security training/drills for building employees (i.e., Occupant Emergency Procedures (OEP), and Active Threat (AT).
This position is Critical-Sensitive. The incumbent will be subject to a favorable background investigation and must be eligible for a TOP SECRET security clearance.
This position is subject to both preemployment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.
This work can also require the individual to be available after hours, weekends, and holidays in emergency situations. Occasional travel, including local travel, may be required.
The Office of the Secretary has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
Salary Information
GS-07: $53,105 (Step 1) - $69,035 (Step 10) per annum.
First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.
This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification: To qualify for this position you must meet either Specialized Experience, Education, or Combination of Education and Experience for the series/grade to which you are applying.
GS-07:
A. Specialized Experience: At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience (must meet two to qualify):
1) assisting with the enrollment/activation of PIV HSPD-12 credentials or similar credentialing system and safeguarding materials and equipment;
2) analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions;
3) demonstrating a working knowledge or administrative purchasing of supplies or equipment.
-or- B. Education: 1 full year of graduate level education or Superior Academic Achievement*. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of a Physical Security Specialist.
-or- C. Combination: Qualifying combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade levels specified. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level.
*Additional information regarding Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.):
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4f
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Merit Promotion candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Education
Education: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide transcripts as proof of meeting the requirements.
Foreign Education: Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the specific educational requirements as stated above. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit:
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4
Contacts
- Address Office of the Secretary
45600 Woodland Road
Sterling, VA 20166
US
- Name: Roberto Ulep
- Phone: 703-787-1540
- Email: [email protected]
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