Joining the Secret Service, Office of Security, Security Management Division will allow you to develop, coordinate, implement, and oversee security policies, programs, and standards to protect and safeguard the Agency's personnel, property, facilities, and information. For more information on the Secret Service click here.

Duties

The selectee will serve as anSupervisory Security Specialist (Chief, Security Programs Division) in the Office of Security. Typical work assignments include: Directing mandated Security Programs Division goals and objectives to include those regarding HSPD-12. Ensuring the consistent application of procedures and providing guidance to branch chiefs and specialists on various types of security and security processes. Managing the United States Secret Service's (USSS) Operations Security (OPSEC) Program, which provides training to USSS personnel on proper OPSEC procedures. Advising the Chief Security Officer on industry changes and operational challenges. Discussing major program changes, budget implications, staffing and equipment needs.

Requirements

Qualifications

You qualify for the GS-15 level (starting salary $163,964.00) if you possess one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-14 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: Reviewing updated security regulations, policies, and guidelines to determine short-term and long-term goals and strategies for implementation; Ensuring security protocols are maintained to mitigate potential risk for security threats; Developing and implementing policies/procedures to adequately handle/safeguard classified information; and Vetting individuals prior to allowing access to secure facilities. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 (you may need to submit more than one), "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP): This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address United States Secret Service Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20223 US
• Name: Philadelphia Services Branch
• Email: [email protected]