Supervisory Physical Security Specialist (AT/FP)

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and the Major Range and Test Facilities to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serve as the Installation Physical Security Officer and Emergency Management Advisor, to supervise the daily operation of protection, emergency management, antiterrorism programs and administers the installation protection and security plans. Duties Conduct and maintain risk analysis surveys of headquarters arms room and designated mission essential vulnerable areas (MEVA's), reviews and approves subordinate commands risk analysis surveys. Provide guidance, recommendations, and assistance to supervisors and employees, concerning security systems, physical protection devices, security guard force, and personnel access controls. Perform inspections IAW statutory and regulatory requirements of areas that include: arms, ammunition and explosives storage, sensitive manufacturing areas, petroleum storage, motor pool, data processing and communications, etc. Serve as a member of the installation's Crime Prevention Council, develops the statistical database used by the Council and prepares Security Information Bulletins for distribution to all employees. Review requests for installation of intrusion detection alarm systems to determine need, adequacy of proposed system and to ensure components meet acceptable standards. Obtain and analyze threat information provided by external agencies to determine if it a future threat may exist to the installation. Plan and prepare Force Protection/Weapons of Mass Destruction program guidance, Force Protection/Weapons of Mass Destruction sections of operations and contingency plans. Plan and exercise a viable THREATCON system for the Garrison, tenants, and units co-located on Camp Stanley. Review and develop Force Protection/Weapons of Mass Destruction and antiterrorism plans. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires you to be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top-Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. Must possess a valid state driver’s license. Must obtain and maintain a valid government driver’s license. This position is a Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as Lautenberg Amendment. This act bans individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence and certain others from possession or access to firearms or ammunition. Qualifies and trains with special weapons, must be willing and able to qualify with the 9mm Semi-Automatic Pistol. This position is designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, you are required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination/Agility Test and annual examination/test thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health/ ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. This position meets the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and random testing. This position is Emergency Essential. Emergency-Essential designation takes precedence over any transportation agreement or military recall status. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: The development and implementation of Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection plans and policies; Analyze threat information to ensure components meet acceptable standards; Conduct long-range forecasts to determine funding impact for future projects; and Assign or plan work to be accomplished by employees This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Physical Demands The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, crawling and similar activities. Work may regularly involve lifting and carrying moderately heavy objects of 50 pounds or less. Work Environment The work is performed in settings in which there is regular and recurring exposure to moderate levels of discomfort such as high temperatures, confined spaces, adverse weather conditions, high noise conditions. Employee uses protective clothing or gear. 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. 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) Security & Intelligence 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. This is a Functional Community / Career Program (CP) 19 - Physical Security and Law Enforcement position. Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Incentives are not authorized. Relocation (Government Home Sale) Expenses are not authorized. This position may require overtime work. This position may require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 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. Benefits 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 benefits Eligibility 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.