This position is located in the PFPA, Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP) Division. The Division provides operational and technical guidance in such functions as ATFP assessments, security deficiencies, and ATFP technologies. The employee has primary responsibility for development of the ATFP program for the Pentagon Reservation, and AT-related assessments at the Pentagon Reservation and other DoD occupied office facilities on the NCR.

Duties

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: The employee directs, coordinates, and executes threat working groups, intelligence sharing, planning, and coordinating a variety of security programs designed to meet multiple security objectives. Directs, coordinates, manages, and evaluates the High-Risk Personnel, including risk/ vulnerability assessments. The employee is responsible for the overarching AT plan and monitors the execution of all related functions and actions related to operational planning. Conducts the risk assessment process for the Pentagon Reservation, providing the PFPA Director with a method that assists in making resource allocation decisions designed to protect people and assets from possible terrorist threats in a resource-constrained environment. Reviews funding requirements for ATFP programs and provides justification for applying ATFP resources in accordance with broad DoD force protection guidelines. The employee develops technically complex and sensitive force protection documents and briefings for presentation to senior government officials and members of industry at meetings, symposiums, and conferences.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• This position is subject to the DoD Priority Placement Program
• The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI security clearance.
• This position is designated as Drug Testing Required. The employee is subject to random urinalysis testing in accordance with guidelines.
• Employees assigned to this position are designated as MISSION CRITICAL EMPLOYEE.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. This includes during national emergency situations.
• Attendance at the Chairman, Joint Chief of Staff Level IV Antiterrorism Executive Seminar is required.
• The employee is required to submit OGE Form 450, 5 CFR Part 2634. Subpart 1, USOGE, 12/2011, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually.
• This position is indexed as requiring the Security Fundamentals DoD Certification. The employee must obtain the required certification within two (2) years of entering on duty in this position.
• This position is eligible for situational telework.

Qualifications

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to: Advising or consulting in Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection programs (AT/FP); AND Directing, coordinating, and executing the integrated vulnerability assessment program; AND Reviewing security systems and identifying vulnerabilities, and directing the establishment of countermeasure policies. 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. ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment. Other priority consideration programs will continue under their current operating procedures. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application. Please view the following link for information on how to obtain an alternative application https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?%20title=Alternate_Application_Information Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/ https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/ https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/ Other Special Appointment Authorities https://www.usajobs.gov/ Interchange Agreements https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contacts

• Address Pentagon Force Protection Agency Human Resources Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Email: [email protected]