Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. This position is located with the BLM Fire & Aviation Directorate, Division of Support Services, Site & Facilities Branch, Security Section located at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), in Boise, Idaho. Information about the area can be found at https://www.boisechamber.org/ We expect to fill one position(s) at this time; however, additional positions may be filled if they become available.

Duties

Develops and implements security plans, policies, and procedures to ensure the appropriate level of protection is in place to provide a safe and secure work environment for NIFC employees. Continually evaluates physical security needs for NIFC facilities and facilitates changes to security equipment and/or procedures to meet those needs. Evaluates and coordinates the installation of protection systems to ensure sensitive information, equipment and other material is not compromised, stolen, misused, or subjected to terrorist, malicious mischief, or other acts of willful interference. Negotiates and incorporates security requirements of interagency partners, who are tenants at BLM facilities to ensure the security needs and requirements of the various partner agencies are met. As the Operational system administrator for the campus/state physical security program, the incumbent shall ensure the following electronically controlled security systems are maintained through applicable service contracts As the Operational administrator of the electronic systems, extensive coordination with the BLM’s IT system administrators is required for the security systems updates, maintenance, and integration. Conducts security assessments for all proposed major construction and produces an assessment report that serves as a guide to the design professional. Reviews building construction/modification design contracts and provides technically authoritative feedback to engineers and contractors regarding security requirements to ensure compliance with both passive and active physical security criteria. Attends construction and pre-construction meetings and provides technically authoritative security considerations and requirements as a function of construction and acquisition planning and execution. Serves as the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) of service contracts for NIFC security systems, and security contracts overseeing contract security services.

Requirements

• The incumbent must be a graduate of the Federal Law Enforcement Center Physical Security Training Program or other credentialed federal government or U.S. military physical security courses.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• Required to complete 40 hours of annual continuing education on security-related training.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license in order to operate a government motor vehicle.
• Position is subject to Drug Testing.

Qualifications

FOR TEMPORARY PROMOTION: To qualify for the GS-11 grade level, 1 year of creditable specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 is required. For GS-11: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: experience identifying the need for protection and security, maintaining physical means used for protection and security and maintaining procedural and technical methods to enhance physical protection; experience as system user of security systems such as access systems, video surveillance systems, intrusion detection systems, alarms, and emergency employee notification systems; experience assisting with conducting security assessments and tracking security vulnerabilities. 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. FOR DETAIL: There are no qualification requirements, but applicants must have related experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Additionally, employees must meet any positive education or licensure requirements in order to be detailed to positions with these requirements. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. THIS IS A DRUG TESTING DESIGNATED POSITION in accordance with Executive Order 12564, and under the Department's Drug Free Workplace Program. Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

Contacts

• Address NIFC, Fire and Aviation Human Resources (MS-1700) 3833 South Development Avenue Boise, ID 83705 US
• Name: FA-HR-Internal NIFC
• Phone: 208-387-5523
• Email: [email protected]