Security Specialist

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The following duties are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.

The duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as a subject matter expert on security by applying comprehensive knowledge of laboratory security controls as required under 7 CFR Part 331 and 9 CFR Part 121, ensuring these measures are effectively implemented.
• Communicates and promotes the division providing technical assistance to internal and external partners as needed.
• Practices and enforces laboratory security practices; follow established security guidelines and disseminate standards to all staff.
• Develops recommendations for enhancing physical security measures, facility safety, and emergency preparedness for entities.
• Disseminates results of a wide range of venues including the development of both operational and policy decisions, inspection reports, SOPs, guidance materials, FAQ's, government publications, and special reports.
• Promotes APHIS policies, maintains effective working relationships with officials from all levels of government and interest groups, and communicates highly technical information in a variety of persuasive and informational situations.
• Communicates to the regulated community specific compliance-related requirements.
• Uses automated systems to document, track, and analyze select agent security information and conducts periodic evaluations to assess policy effectiveness and identify long-term security improvements.