You will serve as a Security Specialist in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) of NAVSEA HQ FIELD SUPPORT. The NNPP is a joint program of the Department of the Navy and the Department of Energy and the incumbent will serve as a physical security specialist in the Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office (NRLFO) on permanent, non-reimbursable loan to the Department of Energy. Schenectady, NY - $61,727 - $116,366 Pittsburgh, PA - $61,999 - $116,879

Duties

You will monitor the effectiveness of existing security practices; recommend the type of control requirements, procedures, facilities, and safeguards needed. You will participate in inspections, surveillances, surveys, vulnerability assessments, and development of site-specific safeguards and security plans. You will recommend adjustments in short range strategies for protection of NNSA and NNPP sites, programs, and activities to assure compliance with brad general security administration regulations. You will provide advisory assistance and technical guidance to site office staff, and Contractors on the interpretation and application of security, policies, guidelines, standards and procedures, You will evaluate the adequacy of complex security systems and equipment proposed for potential utilization. You will make sound recommendations concerning areas of responsibility consistent with technical requirements, governing regulations, needs of the program and good business practices. You will control and protect sensitive NNPP information and equipment.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• 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.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band, BR-01 (GS-07 Equivalent), in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector supporting the administration, assessment, planning, or evaluation of a security program to provide physical or informational security for a nuclear facility. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree
OR
Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree
OR
Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/
OR
A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address NAVSEA HQ FIELD SUPPORT 1333 Isaac Hull Avenue SE Washington, DC 20376 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]