This position is located in the Executive Office of the President, Office of the United States Trade Representative.

Duties

As a Supervisory Security Specialist, GS-0080-15, your typical work assignments may include the following: Serve as the Director of the Office of Security. Oversight of the planning, development, implementation and management of the security program at the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) in Washington, D.C. and Geneva, Switzerland. Interpret and develop general policy direction of the USTR security program. Conduct oversight reviews on the effectiveness of programs and practices and assesses security vulnerabilities. Monitor and evaluate policies, instructions, procedures, and control systems. Assist the Continuity Program Officer in managing and implementing USTR's Continuity of Operations (COOP) plan and training.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national
• Selective Service registration is required if you are a male born after December 31, 1959.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Executive Office of the President will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• May be required to successfully complete a one year probationary period.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates Specialized experience must demonstrate applying a superior level of knowledge and subject matter expert level experience; 1.) directing, developing, and managing an agency-wide security program. 2) Expert level experience of Physical Security, Personnel Security, Continuity of Operations (COOP), Emergency Preparedness and Information Security experience are required. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, 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). 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Office of the United State Trade Representative 725 17th Street Washington, DC 20503 US
• Name: Client Services EOP - OA
• Email: [email protected]