This position serves as a Security Specialist in the Security Branch providing direct support to field activities of the Defense Commissary Agency Area (DeCA). The incumbent is a technical advisor to Area Directors, Zone Managers, Store Directors, Heads of other DeCA facilities as well as additional duty security managers on matters pertaining to the development, installation, adaptation, and management of security programs within their assigned area.

Duties

Evaluate and/or analyze field-level vulnerability assessments, security related inspection and audit reports, congressional inquiries, applicable investigative reports; staff visits reports, and other assignments of command interest, which typically involve problems of outstanding difficulty, novelty, controversy, or sensitivity. Serves as a field level Security Programs Manager under the supervision of the Agency's Security Officer. Implements DOD and DeCA security policies, programs, and procedures which safeguard classified contingency plans, documents, merchandise, facilities and other assets against compromise, theft, sabotage, espionage, loss, damage, terrorism, fraud, waste, or abuse. Conducts vulnerability assessments and security program reviews at subordinate echelons to improve the protection of facilities, programs, plans, projects, and items for which DeCA has responsibility. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or national. Applicants with a Permanent Resident Card are authorized to live and work in the U.S. but are not eligible for employment in positions requiring U.S. citizenship. If selected, proof of citizenship is required.
• Meet minimum age requirement. See the Additional Information.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Appointment is subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness outcome, as determined by a completed background investigation. New federal employees will be fingerprinted.
• Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Meet the physical requirements identified in the Qualifications section.

Qualifications

You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for series 0080 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date. Your resume (and/or transcript if necessary) must clearly show that you have the qualifications described below. Experience can be under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level (or equivalent) by the closing date of this announcement. This experience may have been gained in the private or military sector. Examples of qualifying experience include: Implementing security policies, programs, and procedures which safeguard classified contingency plans, documents, merchandise, facilities and other assets against compromise, theft, sabotage, espionage, loss, damage, terrorism, fraud, waste, or abuse. Researching and recommending the use of a wide variety of complex, state-of-the-art, protective systems and devices consisting of barriers, blast protection, funds protection, intrusion detection system (IDS), closed circuit TV (CCTV), key and lock control, fencing, lighting and locking mechanisms. Providing maximum protection for facilities against theft, sabotage, forced entry, terrorism and to safeguarding assets from internal and external pilferage, willful damage, or abuse. Evaluating the effectiveness of an organizations antiterrorism (AT); chemical, biological, radiological, Nuclear, and high yield explosive (CBRNE); critical infrastructure protection (CIP); operations security (OPSEC); personnel security (PERSEC), physical security (PHYSEC) and retail security programs You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Physical requirements: The office work is sedentary. However, the incumbent performs frequent on-site unit vulnerability assessments, security programs reviews and staff assistance visits requiring TOY and extended periods of walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, crawling, and similar activities. The work involves inspecting attics, roofs, crawl spaces, walls, ceilings, and other limited access spaces, or walking rough terrain or in construction sites when planning and monitoring the installation of security systems. You will attest to your ability to perform these physical requirements in the Questionnaire. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in the position's competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). Intrusion Detection SystemsMinimum Qualifications GS-12Personnel and Physical SecuritySecurity Objectives Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Obligated Position: Yes. This position is obligated to a DoD employee that has mandatory return rights after service in an overseas or non-foreign area. If the employee elects to exercise return rights, you may be removed from this position or placed into another position. Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: The administrative duties are performed in an office-like setting involving everyday risks or discomforts, which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office, meeting and training rooms, etc. The office work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Assessments, surveys, or reviews at various facilities involve exposure to a wide variety of working elements both indoors and outsides, such as high noise levels, high temperatures in confined spaces, and adverse weather conditions. The incumbent may be required to use personal protective equipment, masks, regulators, and exposure suits in the performance of fieldwork duties. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: No Telework eligible: Yes Remote work eligible: No

Education

You may not use education to qualify.

Contacts

• Address DECA HQ 1300 Eisenhower Street Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801 US
• Name: DeCA HQ Servicing team
• Phone: 614-692-2331
• Email: [email protected]