Supervisory Physical Security Specialist

Summary This position is located in the Office of Administration (OA), Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO), Physical Security Division. The incumbent serves as a Physical Security Branch Manager, for the SCIF & Collateral Programs Branch responsible for management of the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and collateral areas. NOTE: This announcement will close when we receive 75 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Responsibilities As a Supervisory Physical Security Specialist, GS-0080-14, your typical work assignments may include the following: 1. Performs a full range of first-level supervisory responsibilities which involves assigning work to staff based on priorities, developing performance standards and evaluating work performance of staff. 2. Oversees the day-to-day administration of a classified information management program used in the protection of classified or sensitive information, facilities, installations, or other sensitive materials and resources. 3. Conducts comprehensive surveys and analyses of operational functions to determine what identified information needs to be protected; Identifying and assess the degrees of vulnerability, and developing appropriate countermeasures to provide protection against compromise. 4. Developes, implements, and monitors policies, instructions, procedures, control systems, and methods for information security function and activities such as physical storage and control and security education. 5. Serves as the technical expert for construction, design, development, and evaluation, protective systems and devices to ensure that sensitive or classified information, equipment, and other materials are not compromised. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Examples of specialized experience are: You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, that demonstrates the following: 1) Utilizing security systems, including Physical Access Control System (PACS) systems for the protection of classified information and/or systems;2) Overseeing the protection of national security information, including SCIF construction and maintenance, and collateral area accreditations;3) Performing the functions of a contracting officer's representative, safe/vault technician and inspector; and4) Leading and directing a team. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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 There is no education substitution for this job series. Additional Information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Active Duty Military Members MAY apply under this announcement due to the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act. You must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions along with your application for Federal employment. A certification is a document from the armed forces that certifies 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 from the date of application. If selected, appointment eligibility requirements must be met prior to the effective date of appointment. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs & Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Person with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Special Hiring Authorities for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities When the Executive Office of the President completes its hiring, the resumes of the remaining qualified candidates may be shared with additional federal agencies. 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