About the Position: This position is located at Lower Granite Project, operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers and situated on the Snake River, 32-river miles downstream from Clarkston, Washington. This Project provides hydroelectric generation, navigation, fish passage and recreation. The powerhouse, navigation lock and juvenile fish facility are operated and maintained by 80-85 employees. Lower Granite Project lies in close proximity to the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley

Duties

Serves as a Security Assistant for the Multipurpose Hydroelectric Facilities under the Walla Walla (NWW) District Corps of Engineers. Responsible for applying security process and procedures for a facility located throughout the NWW footprint with emphasis on and not limited to, access control, camera monitoring, security systems, and key control. Monitors and controls the access points for a multipurpose hydroelectric facility and the associated access control devices. Uses automation equipment and software to prepare and provide digital access control badges for the facility, its visitors, and employees. Assists in monitoring the facilities Electronic Security System (ESS). This includes, but is not limited to cameras, alarmed zones, and access points. Conducts and documents Random Antiterrorism Measures (RAMs) as directed by the Walla Walla District Corps of Engineers Security Office. Assists in providing access for local emergency responders in the event of an emergency at the facility.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position requires employee to wear uniform and/or protective clothing.
• Valid state driver’s license required.
• Position also requires qualification to perform first aid and CPR.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience 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 providing clerical support to an organization by maintaining records/rosters, using databases on a computer, and/or answering/directing visitors to appropriate office OR experience that involved the protection of property against such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; or maintaining order and protecting life. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). OR Education: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. 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 your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Access Control OperationsComputer SkillsPhysical SecuritySecurity DocumentationSecurity Equipment Operation

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 RH-W2SJ03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-WALLA WALLA DO NOT MAIL Walla Walla, WA 99362 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk