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Duties

WHAT IS THE FMSS - Facilities Management and Security ServicesDivision? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: Facilities Management and Security Services Quality Assurance The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position. MAJOR DUTIES CUSTOMER SERVICE/SERVICE IMPROVEMENT: Implements and monitors management control procedures in accordance with regulations and other appropriate guidance and direction, to ensure that adequate control systems are functional, so Government personnel and resources are safely and effectively managed. Provides support for the installation of countermeasures. This includes identifying and securing countermeasure placement utilizing the Interagency Security Committee (ISC) Standards and requirements or guidelines in the Physical Security program. Monitors the life cycle of equipment, including making observations to locate defects and seek repairs or yearly maintenance using the service ticket system. Coordinates, collaborates, and supports the repairs/maintenance of security equipment and components using service tickets calling for repair service technicians. Personally addresses or assigns to lower-graded specialists those physical security-related tickets input through the help desk or ERC that can be addressed in-house. Supports the Physical Security Program's repair contracts, including calling for technical maintenance, as needed, and monitoring the repairs to security equipment or components, as appropriate. 40% INCIDENT AND ASSESSMENT DOCUMENTATION: The employee reviews, analyzes, and processes all incidents or threats reported to the Situational Awareness Management Center (SAMC) in order to detect incidents that may indicate predictive or actual insider threat activity based on Potential Risk Indicators (PRIs). Once an incident is determined to have a direct link, or suggests the potential of being linked, to an insider threat activity, a detailed report will be generated detailing the level of risk and distributed to the Insider Threat Working Group. The employee uses technical expertise in physical security policies and standards while reviewing SAMC incidents reports to ensure the appropriate security countermeasures have been implemented to safeguard buildings, property, and the protection of IRS personnel. Provides guidance and assistance to physical security staff on mitigation strategies and to assist identifying and resolving complex security issues. Follows the Risk Management process in aiding the completion of the Facility Security Level (FSL) Risk Assessment Addendums for the Federal Protective Service (FPS) for assigned building(s) with an FSL (I-V). Supports less-senior personnel in completing the process for their own FSL (I-II) buildings. Completes security reviews (out of cycle, program, site, etc.). 30% PROJECT MANAGEMENT/IMPLEMENTATION: Plans, schedules, and implements security projects in assigned areas. Projects at this level typically involve a small facility or a limited scope project in a large facility or a facility with a higher facility security level (FSL). This includes completing the Scope of Work (SOW), gathering floor plans and cost estimates, inputting procurement and funding actions using available computer systems, tools, and programs. Takes actions to identify the need to install, upgrade and support security equipment and components that meet ISC standards and IRM requirements. Conducts site reviews and identifies needed countermeasures to provide the required baseline of protection for IRS facilities as outlined in the ISC Standards. 10%

Requirements

Qualifications

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION GS-11: To qualify for this position at this grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience includes experience that demonstrates knowledge of security program concepts, policies, and practices. The assignments must have shown completion of the following, or the equivalent: Experience conducting compliance security reviews in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the security program; performing less complex risk assessments and assisting with large site assessments; providing technical assistance to managers and employees to ensure security measures are met and to resolve security issues. Experience drafting written reports of findings from risk assessments, compliance security reviews, and site surveys and providing limited advice and guidance on budgetary requirements for security equipment and systems. OR EDUCATION: You may qualify based on education as follows: A Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study such as: national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management fields. OR Three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a related field of study such as: national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management. OR LL.M., if related OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: You may qualify with an equivalent combination of education and experience. TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to "All US Citizens". TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-11: Under merit promotion procedures, applicants must satisfy time-in-grade requirements contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Time is credited based on calendar time served in a grade, regardless of the number of days or hours worked. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

Education

A copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation is required for positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If the position has specific education requirements and you currently hold, or have previously held, a position in the same job series with the IRS, there is no need to submit a transcript or equivalent at this time. Applicants are encouraged, but are not required, to submit an SF-50 documenting experience in a specific series. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

Contacts

• Address FMSS - Quality Assurance 1111 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20224 US
• Name: (ERC) Employee Resource Center
• Phone: 866-743-5748