Social Security Jobs in Silver Spring, MD (NOW HIRING)

Summary
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Performs a wide range of physical security duties. Provides expert advice and guidance to management, employees and security staff, and resolves complex and sensitive issues within established policies and procedures.
See DUTIES for additional responsibilities of this position.
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Duties
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• Leads projects or initiatives and contributes to the development and implementation of agency-wide security programs.
• Independently conducts physical security assessments and inspections at agency facilities to ensure compliance with federal standards and agency policies; identifies vulnerabilities and recommends corrective actions.
• Develops, implements and monitors security policies, procedures and programs related to access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance and facility protection.
• Conducts independent research and analysis of security incidents, threats and trends; prepares reports, briefings and recommendations for management and senior leadership.
• Provides technical advice and authoritative guidance to management, staff and contractors on security requirements, best practices and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship required. If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
• Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required. Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results.
• All application materials must be received by the closing date. All application forms submitted become the property of SSA Human Resources. Requests for copies of application documents will not be accepted.
• Applicants must be in good standing. Applicants must have a fully successful rating of record. Official Personnel Folders will not be reviewed.
• You must have (or be able to obtain) and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance (TS).
• May be required to report to work or remain at workstation to perform critical services when building occupants are generally excused for all or part of a workday because of hazardous weather and other emergency situations.
• May be required to report during irregular hours and travel in hazardous weather conditions.
• May be required to travel to agency delegated and non-delegated buildings.
• May be required to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and/or according to rotational schedules.
• See QUALIFICATIONS, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS for more information about this position.
• Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered. See the 'Required Documents' section below for more information.

Qualifications
To meet MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for this GS-13 Security Specialist position you must demonstrate at least 52 weeks of Specialized Experience.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE must have been gained in a federal position at or above GS-12 OR (if your position is on another federal pay scale OR outside of federal service) by performing duties at a level of responsibility and difficulty equivalent to GS-12 or above.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is work that primarily consists of reviewing and analyzing physical security administrative operations, including state-of-the-art equipment, procedures or techniques.
**If you have experience performing this type of work, it must be clearly described in your resume or it cannot be considered.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Specialized Experience) must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants for promotion must have 52 weeks at (or equivalent to) GS-12.
Time in grade requirement for applicants with federal status must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
SEE CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS POSITION.
Education
This position does not have an educational requirement.
Education cannot be used in lieu of (or in addition to) Specialized Experience.
Additional information
WHO MAY APPLY:
(1) ICTAP/CTAP :Career Transition Guide)
(2) Current Competitive Service / permanent OR conditional tenure
(3) Former Competitive Service resigned or retired with
(a) permanent tenure (separation at any time)
(b) conditional tenure (separation within previous 3 years) OR
(c) conditional tenure AND vet preference (separation at any time)
(4) Current Excepted Service:
(a) agency with competitive service compatibility (Foreign Service, US Postal Service, etc)
(b) agency with Interchange Agreement
(c) Schedule A block 5 of APPOINTMENT action shows Reg 213.3102(u) must work in competitive service agency, agency with competitive service compatibility or agency with Interchange Agreement
(d) not described above but can demonstrate prior Competitive Service OR vet status
(5) Former Excepted Service - must have prior Competitive Service (permanent or conditional tenure) OR vet status
(6) Military Spouse see USAJOBS Help Center | Military Spouses
(7) VEOA see USAJOBS Help Center - Veterans - veterans with non-qualifying federal status (i.e., certain Excepted Service or non-tenured positions) may apply under VEOA, but still must provide federal status documents (e.g., current SF-50 / performance appraisal or separation SF-50).
VEOA / Military Spouse cannot be used to circumvent federal status requirements. Applicants will be considered on federal status first. Military status will be considered only if federal status cannot be used. Eligibilities must be fully documented to receive consideration.
If you are a federal contractor, do not identify yourself as a federal employee.
OTHER NOTES:
See QUALIFICATIONS for information on qualifying for this position.
See HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS for information on applying for this position.
This is a non-bargaining unit position to be filled under the provisions of the Management Officials Promotion Plan. The best-qualified list for this vacancy may be used to fill the same or similar positions in this office. Additional selections may be made within 6 months of the date the best qualified list is issued.
Relocation expenses will not be paid; salary will be set in accordance with locality pay provisions.
SEE CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR OTHER INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIS POSITION.
Successful performance of work in this position and adherence to conditions of this position will be assessed during the 1-year probationary period served that may be served by new appointees (e.g., new to SSA and/or new to this series).
This is a critical-sensitive / high-risk position. You may be required to complete SF-86 (Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions) to have the appropriate investigation conducted.
Position is assigned to:
SSA Headquarters
Woodlawn, Maryland
Security and Resiliency
Physical Security
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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.
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