This position is located in the USDA, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, National Finance Center, Administrative Management Staff (AMS), Security and Planning Office in New Orleans, LA. The incumbent is responsible for establishing and enforcing physical security measures designed to safeguarding personnel and to prevent unauthorized access to facilities, equipment, and documents to defend against theft, damage, and sabotage.

Duties

Applies awareness of matters in Physical Security concepts, policies, standards and procedures. Evaluates adherence to security requirements and recommends or takes appropriate measures to correct security deficiencies. Investigates reports of theft of government or personal property and cases of vandalism. Conducts interviews and obtains investigative information required to support security activities. Duties listed are at the full performance level GS-12

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit – Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Specialized Experience: GS-11: You must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 level in Federal Service or equivalent responsibility in the private sector/pay systems equipping you with the competencies to successfully perform as a Physical Security Specialist. Performing the following duties: Experience with assisting with physical security measures designed to safeguard personnel and to prevent unauthorized access to facilities, equipment, and documents; Resolves problems in existing security systems hardware, software, certificates, and programs; and Assisting staff with monitoring to the HSPD-12 program, prevention of workforce violence, and other physical security related matters. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. OR LL.M., if related. Specialized Experience: GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 level in a Federal Service or equivalent responsibility in the private sector/pay systems equipping you with the competencies to successfully perform as a Physical Security Specialist. Performing the following duties: Experience in enforcing physical security measures designed to safeguard personnel and to prevent unauthorized access to facilities, equipment, and documents. Experience in advising management on new developments and advances in security techniques and is responsible for resolving problems in existing security systems hardware/software. Applies knowledge of the Enterprise Physical Access System (EPACS) and Lenel Security Systems, and experience managing the agency's Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) program. Experience in developing and providing security training, briefings and written reports to customer base and leadership. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Merit promotion applicants holding or having held a GS position in the past 52 weeks must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements. One year at the GS-09 is required to be eligible for the GS-11. Time-in-Grade requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. One year at the GS-11 is required to be eligible for the GS-12. Time-in-Grade requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Applicants MUST submit an SF-50 that illustrates time-in-grade and reflects title, series, and grade. No Award SF-50 will be accepted. NOTE: This experience must be demonstrated on your resume/supporting documents. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

For GS-11 position only: If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be creditable toward your qualifications. Therefore, you should provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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 more information about this requirement, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Chief Financial Officer 13800 Old Gentilly Road New Orleans, LA 70129 US
• Name: Amy Bedford
• Phone: 5042263716
• Email: [email protected]