The employee will serve as a Physical Security Specialist for the Security and Life Safety program with the Office of Facilities Operations Management (OFOM) at FHFA, acting under the direction of the Supervisory Program Analyst and in coordination with the Sr. Program Analyst (Transportation & Security) to develop and implement a physical security program that manages the Agency's various Physical Access Control, Intrusion Detection Systems, and Panic Alarm Systems.

Duties

Position Overview The Physical Security Specialist oversees the acquisition, implementation, testing, and acceptance of installed security management system components, and is focused on conducting physical security inspections, surveys, and studies designed to improve the protection of the Agency and its occupants and assisting in the daily aspects of evaluating these areas. Major Duties & Responsibilities As a Safety Warden Leader, assists with overseeing the evacuation of the building in case of emergency Manages the FHFA badging office, ensuring installation and utilization of the latest versions of USAccess software and equipment Maintains the HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card system and issues PIV cards and temporary access cards Assists supervisor in advising employees/contractors on Physical Security, Crime Prevention, and other law enforcement and administrative matters Serves as Contracting Officer Representative and manages submission of work orders and conducts follow up regarding all physical security issues With supervisor's guidance, assists in the implementation of policies and procedures for Physical Security programs Serves as the secondary agency representative on the Facility Security Committee and represents FHFA at physical security meetings, conferences, and events Assists with training FHFA employees/contractors on physical security and emergency management procedures Serves as alternate point of contact for FHFA Safety Warden Programs. Assists supervisor in advising employees/contractors on Physical Security, Crime Prevention, and other law enforcement and administrative matters Assists with ensuring the physical protection of facilities, personnel, and material in compliance with FHFA policies and Interagency Security Committee (ISC) guidelines Applies knowledge in one or more areas of physical security (intrusion detection systems, locks, barriers, facility-wide access control systems) programs, processes, methods, practices, procedures and interrelationships used to develop and implement these programs Maintains emergency communication radios, satellite phones, and other systems and documents necessary for FHFA employees to obtain information in the event of an emergency With supervisor's guidance, assists in the implementation of policies and procedures for Physical Security programs Assists supervisor in identifying security requirements for new construction programs and facility renovations to include security management system upgrades

Requirements

• Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles) and those eligible for other hiring authorities.
• SF 50's are required with the exception of current FHFA employees. Please include one showing your tenure and competitive status. You must provide an SF-50 that indicates your competitive eligibility. You will not be considered without this.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• FHFA participates in e-Verify. All New hires must complete the I-9 Employment Verification form either on or before their first day of employment. If a discrepancy arises, you must take affirmative steps to resolve the matter.
• Bargaining Unit Status: Ineligible
• This is NOT a remote position; you MUST live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the duty location.
• 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.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Qualifications

You may qualify for your desired series and grade level if you meet the following qualification requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualification EL-11: Applicants must have 52 weeks (one-year) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level and/or directly related education as described below. From the description below, if you choose options "B" or "C" you must provide transcripts with your application. A. Experience: I qualify for the EL/GS-11 because I have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the EL/GS-09 or equivalent demonstrating work experience with two or more of the following: Providing support with research, review, and/or interpretation of physical and operations security policies and guidance for program oversight Conducting comprehensive physical security inspections and maintenance of access control security systems. Applying the Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12, Personal Identity Verification -OR- B. Education: Completion of three (3) full academic years of progressively higher graduate-level education or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited college of university directly related to the work of the position (e.g., Security Studies, Homeland Security, etc.). -OR- C. Combination of education and experience as described above in options "A" and "B". Note: Less than one year of specialized experience may be combined with graduate education more than the amount required for the next lower grade level. Two academic years of graduate education is the number of credits hours determined to represent two academic years of full-time study (i.e., 36 semester hours (or 54 quarter hours). **Failure to provide your transcripts, when required, for any of the options above will remove you from the hiring process.** Time-In-Grade: Current or former Federal government employees who have held an EL/GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time-in-grade requirement. To be eligible for the EL-11 position, applicants must have served 52 weeks as an EL/GS-09 or higher in the Federal Service. 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.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY 400 7th Street, SW Washington, DC 20219 US
• Name: Andrea Engler Lepage
• Email: [email protected]