Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Boise, ID. Information about Boise, ID and the surrounding area can be found here. We expect to fill one (1) vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Researches security standards, procedures, and protocols used to safeguard BLM facilities. Knowledge of applicable laws, department and Bureau manuals and directives, policies, regulations, budget systems, and administrative requirements and procedures to provide for effective leadership and management. Reviews, evaluates, and applies comprehensive technical guidance, directives, and guidelines. Uses of a variety of business software, such as Excel, Access, and PowerPoint to produce professional reports and analyses, and effective training and briefing materials. Selects and understands procedures, machines, or tools; identifies or solves problems in machines, computers, or other technologies as they are related to performing tasks. Manages and resolves conflicts, grievances, confrontations, or disagreements in a constructive manner to minimize negative personal impact. Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner. Utilizes automated management systems tool to identify areas needing special emphasis, priority, review, and/or change. Develops security policy and designs, develops, evaluations and sometime installs protection systems and devices.

Requirements

• 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.
• This is a Drug Testing Designated Position. You will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use and pass prior to appointment. This position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
• May require a one year probationary period.
• 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 or will complete training within a year of being hired.
• The incumbent is required to complete 40 hours of annual security-related training. The incumbent is required to successfully complete this training no later than one year after being appointed to the Physical Security Specialist position.
• The incumbent may be subject to 24-hour call back.

Qualifications

Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) may be rated not qualified: 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. Allowable substitutions are professional certifications awarded by entities such as the American Society for Industrial Security or similar accreditation organizations. OR Complete this training within one (1) of being hired. In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Demonstrated experience in the design of physical and electronic security equipment, such as, conducting site surveys; reading, interpreting, and analyzing security drawings and specifications; or preparing detailed drawings of alarm and card access equipment and wiring. Conducting physical security reviews and surveys in support of protecting personnel, facilities, and resources. Updating, briefing, and advising upper management on physical security, issues, and strategies. In addition, experience conducting intrusion and physical security risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and/or potential threats is required. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements by 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BLM Idaho State Office BLM Idaho State Office, ID-953 1387 South Vinnell Way Boise, ID 83709-3904 US
• Name: Idaho HR
• Phone: 208-373-3921
• Email: [email protected]