The primary purpose of the work in this position is to provide a variety of duties which ensure prompt and responsive processing of personnel credentials and accurate data management. The incumbent coordinates daily operations of the ID and Credential Section that includes the security processing and issuing of identification and credentials for all new employees, trustees, fellows, contractors, interns, temporary visitors, and volunteers at the National Gallery of Art (NGA). 

Duties

As the Security Specialist, you will:

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• See "Other Information" section regarding Selective Service requirements.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet the Qualification Standards Handbook requirements for the GS-0080-09. Specialized Experience: Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the federal GS-7 level, providing a variety of duties which ensure prompt and responsive processing of personnel credentials and accurate data management for an organization’s security program. Your application and resume must demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must show in your résumé how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. If asked to do so, cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application! Those applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be evaluated against these factors to determine the best-qualified candidates. Knowledge of the principles of physical and personnel security. Knowledge of the personnel identification and credentials policies and procedures for the National Gallery of Art, NGA Circular No. 59. Knowledge of the National Gallery of Art access policies, NGA Circular No. 6 A general knowledge of United States Code of Law (Title 40 and 18) required to conduct non-criminal administrative investigations. Knowledge of and skill in the operation of computer application programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook (e-mail) and other software used within the Gallery and AOP, and the ability to learn new software packages. Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to operate personal computer based automated identification and credential management system. Knowledge of basic investigative techniques such as information gathering and analysis, interviewing, note taking, and presentation skills.  "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Note: Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for selection consideration may be required to submit writing and/or work samples as part of the interview/selection process. If the hiring office decides to request a writing and/or work sample as part of its selection process, the vacancy contact will reach out to you by email to: (1) inform you of this requirement; and (2) provide further instructions. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration under merit promotion procedures. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Although this position does not have a positive education requirement, you may submit copies of your transcripts or a course listing. You must provide documentation supporting your education claims.

Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

Contacts

• Address National Gallery of Art 4th and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20565 United States
• Name: Staffing
• Phone: 202-842-6814
• Email: [email protected]