About the Position: Incumbent will serve as a Physical Security Specialist GS-0080-11 for the Directorate of Installation Services, Risk Management Division, Security Operations Branch.

Duties

Plans and conducts comprehensive on-site physical security surveys, inspections and/or anti-terrorism assessments. Conducts inspections of designated tenant activities and all security areas specified by the commander as mission essential or vulnerable to sabotage, theft, robbery, burglary, and other forms of criminal activity. Serves as Security Key and Lock Control Officer. Using data gathered during inspections, conducts surveys as required and/or requested by the depot staff, directors, and higher headquarters. Develops methods and types of periodic penetration tests of the installation and restricted areas to determine that all security areas meet regulatory requirements, trains and directs the team members assigned to perform the tests.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain Physical Security inspector credentials, DA Form 4261-1, in accordance with AR 190-13.
• Must undergo and pass pre-appointment physical examination and meet established hearing and vision tests.
• May be required to work overtime.
• May be required to work emergency overtime.
• May be required to work irregular tours of duty, weekends and Federal holidays.
• This position is covered by the Civilian Drug Testing Program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, Condition of Employment for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program.
• This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position. Position does not require employee to carry a weapon; however, must have access to Arms Room.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Conducting security inspections or evaluations 2) Determining or identifying security threats or issues 3) Assisting in developing or reviewing security plans, policies or guidelines 4) Assisting in Security Key and Lock Control. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Criminal Justice or Security Management. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address GN-W0MLAA TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT DO NOT MAIL Tobyhanna, PA 18466 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk