PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST

SummaryYou will serve as a PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST (ANTITERRORISM) in the COMMANDER, NAVY INSTALLATIONS COMMAND of NAVSTA EVERETT SEC DET.Duties Help You will analyze and evaluate security operations to identify risks or opportunities for improvement.You will identify program discrepancies through the evaluation of internal and external impacts to the Command's Information, Industrial, or Personnel Security Programs.You will conduct annual Physical Security surveys and assessments to determine needed improvements.You will develop policy and technical guidance regarding security issues related to Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection; law enforcement; or Information, Personnel, or Industrial Security.You will coordinate training to provide realistic Anti-Terrorism training by writing and assisting with the exercises and drills.You will administer programs for the continuous security evaluation of personnel, facilities, and operations.You will track vulnerabilities to ensure mitigation or acceptance of risk within prescribed timelines.Requirements Help Conditions of employmentMust be a US Citizen.Must be determined suitable for federal employment.Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.govGenerally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance while employed in the subject position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.Selectee must obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.This is a bargaining unit position.This position is considered Key/Non-Combat Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support of the expeditionary requirements in other than combat or combat support situations.QualificationsYour resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Reviewing antiterrorism (AT) designs, specifications, and vulnerability analysis (i.e. Core Vulnerability Assessment Management Program, Enterprise Protection Risk Management, etc.) to determine vulnerabilities and/or areas for improvement; 2) Applying laws and Executive Orders to administer an effective security program; 3) Coordinating training to ensure an effective response to all hazards and threats (i.e. fire, medical, emergency management, terrorism, etc.); and 4) Representing the command at meetings and working groups to develop a unified action plan in response to terrorism. (NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.)Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-SeriesPhysical DemandsAlthough the work is primarily sedentary, there is frequent considerable walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light objects required. Incumbent must be able to work under occasional periods of extreme pressure resulting from program office demands not entirely within the control of the installation. Antiterrorism operations are also required to be conducted outdoors during hours of darkness, during mild and extreme weather conditions and exposure to hostile persons. The position can be extremely stressful due to constant mental demands and deadlines. Incumbent should demonstrate administrative and research capabilities. Incumbent must be able to utilize regular office equipment and be able to travel via motor vehicles, train, and aircraft to various worldwide locations to accomplish his/her assignments. While performing surveys, inspections, and other related duties, incumbent is required to work outdoors, climb ladders, and stoop. No special physical effort or ability is required to perform the work.Work EnvironmentThe majority of the work will be in a climate controlled office setting. Occasionally requires work in outside areas in order to inspect facilities and security posts, employ specialized antiterrorism equipment and site visits at construction sites. Incumbent is required to work a 40-hour work week with occasional schedule changes to partake in meetings with CNIC, Region, USFF, or other OCONUS and stateside activities.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.EducationIn lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:Have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.ORHave successfully completed three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.ORHave successfully completed an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled.ORHave a combination of experience and education that equates to one year of experience. Percentage of education plus percentage of experience must equal 100%.A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.Additional informationThis position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.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.Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdfA relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.PCS expenses are NOT authorized.Recruitment incentives may be authorized.Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.Active duty military members MAY apply under this announcement. If selected, appointment eligibility requirements must be met prior to the effective date of appointment.ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.