About the Position: As the District Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) and Physical Security Specialist, oversees all aspects of AT/FP and physical security. Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and managing the District's AT/FP and physical security programs. Additionally, provides guidance and support to command elements and field sites, ensuring the effectiveness of these programs.

Duties

Serves as the District Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) Planning Support and Physical Security Specialist on all aspects of AT/FP and physical security. Plans the development, implementation, and operation of the District AT/FP and physical security programs. Provides direction, guidance, advice, and assistance to all command elements and field sites on the AT/FP and physical security programs. Maintains a thorough knowledge of the District AT/FP mission and functional assignments to assure effective integration of individual tasks, responsibilities, and assignments into overall plans and procedures. Supports the Chief and Security in developing directives, plans, and scenarios as a DA certified AT/FP advisor (must be able to complete AT/FP level II training) as they relate to AT/FP emergency operations and exercises. Supports the Chief, Security and coordinates the participation of headquarters and field sites in DA, USACE, and MVD directed or sponsored AT/FP exercises. Researches terrorist information, schedules, and conducts mandatory training briefings for all District personnel. Schedules and conducts internal inspection. Investigates report of security violations, including unauthorized disclosure of defense information. Prepares reports of incidence and initiates, as appropriate, corrective action. Maintains liaison with local, State and Federal law enforcement agencies for advice and assistance. Coordinates with the appropriate offices to establish protective/physical security measures for automation and communication hardware.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

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 Employees 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. For GS-09: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) performing physical security inspections; 2) processing personnel background investigations; 3) conducting security training and/or briefings. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 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 Homeland Security or Counter Terrorism. 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 first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. For GS-11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) coordinating the requirements of an Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection program; 2) interpreting, implementing, or modifying security policies or procedures; 3) analyzing security policies or procedures to assess vulnerabilities; 4) developing/delivering security training or program recommendations. 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 Homeland Security or Counter Terrorism. 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Physical SecuritySecurity Education, Training and AwarenessSecurity Program ManagementSecurity Tools and Methods 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: For GS-09: 52 weeks at GS-07. For GS-11: 52 weeks at 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 RG-W2R906 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ST PAUL DO NOT MAIL St. Paul, MN 55101 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk