Copy - Manager Trainee

Overview The Lead Security Assistant position is located at the New Mexico VA Health Care System. The primary purpose of the position is to lead a team of Security Assistants responsible for monitoring physical security equipment and systems. Duties Ensures that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products and services. Articulates and communicates to the team the assignments, projects, problems to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion. Coaches the team in the selection and application of appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques, provides advice on work methods, practices and procedures, and assists the team and/or individual members in identifying the parameters of a viable solution. Performs alarm and access monitoring, tracing access patterns, programming, assigning or removing user permissions, updating databases, remotely opening and securing doors during routine and emergency operations and generating a variety of reports as needed. Implements policies, procedures, and methods for identifying and protecting information, personnel, property, facilities, operations, or material. Operates an established vehicle registration and visitor management program and parking registration and/or photo identification equipment. Monitors and receives routine and emergency calls from a variety of sources that need police, fire, medical or other emergency services; determines the nature and location of the emergency and coordinates appropriate notifications and follow-up communications. Performs system checks on equipment used in the dispatch center; troubleshoots systems when problems arise and resolves issues whenever possible. Enters, updates and retrieves information from a variety of computer systems and sensitive databases. Work Schedule & Conditions Work Schedule: Full Time, Sunday - Saturday, Rotating 8-12 hour shifts. Rotating day, nights, weekends, and holidays. Compressed/Flexible: This position is not authorized a compressed/flexible schedule. Telework: This position is not authorized for telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position & Benefits Information Position Description/PD#: Lead Security Assistant/PD99857S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. Other: See Notes on incentives and basic eligibility within the original posting as applicable. Requirements & Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered, you must complete all required steps in the process, including an online assessment. All applicants tentatively selected are subject to urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: work is typically sedentary; some walking/standing may be required. A pre-placement physical is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Online onboarding and specific identification documents may be required; effective May 7, 2025, non-REAL ID licenses may not be used as acceptable ID for employment. Participation in seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for VA Health Care Personnel There is a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which the agency evaluates fitness and whether continued employment advances the public interest. Probationary completion may lead to termination unless certified as advancing the public interest. Qualifications To qualify, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Time-In-Grade requirements apply as described, and applicants may qualify based on specialized experience or education. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-05). Examples include knowledge of security/law enforcement objectives, leading staff, monitoring security and life-safety communications, dispatching, and maintaining security-related reports and logs. Education: No educational substitution at this grade level. Additional Information Other program-specific notices, benefits, and resources may be found in the original posting. For more information about qualification standards, visit the U.S. Office of Personnel Management website. #J-18808-Ljbffr New Balance