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About the Position: Performs duties as a Security Specialist supporting the security programs at a multi-purpose U.S. Army Corps of Engineers navigation division support industrial facility recognized as part of the nation's critical infrastructure. Also supports the security program of two remote survey field facilities, two ocean-going dredge vessels, survey vessel fleet, and multiple real property sites.
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Duties
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• Develop, administer and continuously maintain the Physical Security Program and related plans to ensure protection of government property and personnel at all times under all Force Protection conditions
• Integrate plans and direct the application of security policies based on knowledge of principles, methods, techniques, practices, systems and equipment.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments of Mission Essential Vulnerable Areas (MEVAs), vessels, and properties for regulatory compliance. Will visually inspect the perimeters, to include doors, windows, gates and other means of ingress.
• Maintain the Division Security Awareness program using good judgment in the selection of content and distribution methods intended to reinforce good security practices.
• Monitor and adjust Force Protection condition developments to maintain the highest appropriate level of project security. Prepares reports on all incidents/offenses occurring at the Project.
• Responsible for all issues involving issuing or revocation of security credentials granting physical access to Project areas and/or cyber access to the electronic security system.
• Evaluate and ensure that access cards issued permit entry only to Mission Essential Vulnerable Areas (MEVAs) specifically approved for the applicant by the Plant Branch Chief or designated authority.

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Integrate plan and direct the application of security policies based on knowledge of principles, methods, techniques, practices, systems and equipment.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments of Mission Essential Vulnerable Areas (MEVAs), vessels, and properties for regulatory compliance.
• Maintain the Division Security Awareness program using good judgment in the selection of content and distribution methods intended to reinforce good security practices.

Qualifications
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and /or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Minimum Qualifications GS-09:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service such as 1.) Assisting with physical security, personnel security, or industrial security programs. 2.) Conducting basic vulnerability or risk assessments of facilities, perimeters, or access points. 3.) Operating physical access control systems, badging workstations, or maintaining security databases under general supervision. 4.)Assisting in the delivery of security awareness, education, or training programs.s. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).
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Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Homeland Security, Security & Intelligence Studies, or Criminal Justice (Security Administration).
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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.
Minimum Qualifications GS-11:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service such as 1.) Independently planning, administering, and coordinating a comprehensive physical and personnel security program for critical infrastructure, industrial, or multi-site facilities. 2.) Applying USCG maritime security, Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), or NERC CIP standards and validating evidentiary compliance. 3.) Conducting formal vulnerability assessments, physical security surveys, and inspections to identify deficiencies and develop corrective action plans. 4.) Serving as a liaison with local, state, or federal law enforcement agencies and internal protection working groups. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
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Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Homeland Security, Security & Intelligence Studies, or Criminal Justice (Security Administration).
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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09 and GS-07).
Education
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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a(n) Physical Security & Law Enforcement Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• The following incentives may be authorized to a highly qualified candidate: Recruitment, Relocation, Advance in Hire, Student Loan Repayment, and/or Advanced Leave Accrual.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire
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