Physical Security Specialist - Washington, United States - US Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

Description

Duties:

The following are the duties of this position at the
GS-13.

If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

As a
Physical Security Specialist, you will:

• Review, analyze, study, and develop policies and procedures for Headquarters and field offices in conducting physical security inspections, surveys, and evaluations of Departmental activities and facilities to ensure the protection of personnel, property and buildings.
• Plan and organize projects, estimating costs, coordinating required actions by establishing and maintaining liaison with technical staff, contractors and line management personnel.
• Develop, establish, and maintain policy guidance and regulations for the Department's Security Plan for HUD Headquarters and field offices.
• Research and prepare written summaries, analyses, and comments on proposed legislation, Departmental directives, audit reports and other correspondence. Make presentations to senior officials, staff and clients within and outside the Department.

Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:

The official duty station for this position will be in
Washington, District of Columbia. Failure to report to duty at this location may be grounds for a disciplinary action, including removal.


Key Requirements:

• Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Obtain and use a Governmentissued charge card for businessrelated travel.
• Please refer to "Additional Information Section for additional Conditions of Employment."

Qualifications:

• You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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Specialized Experience:

For the
GS-13 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the
GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized Experience for this position includes:

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Experience performing physical security administration work that involves leading projects or a major part of a project or conducting research for physical security projects and upgrades to access control, intrusion detection and/or facilities security design to safeguard personnel, facilities, materials, and documents.
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Examples of such experience could include:

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  Working with alarm systems, access control methods to identify problems and develop solutions and comply with emergency response procedures; OR

- Reviewing completed physical security surveys and assessments, making corrections/adjustments when necessary, and making recommendations from these; OR- Finalizing and presenting physical security procedures and policies and providing instruction regarding physical security techniques and developing and implementing plans and solutions

Specialized Experience:

For the
GS-12 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the
GS-11 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized Experience for this position includes:

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Experience performing physical security administration work that involves, on own initiative, providing guidance and recommendations regarding access control systems, policies, programs, and training in order to safeguard personnel, facilities, materials, and documents.
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Examples of such experience could include:

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  Working with alarm systems, access control methods and emergency response procedures; OR:
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  Conducting physical security surveys and assessments, and making recommendations from these; OR:

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Investigating security problems and developing alternative solutions; OR

- Researching and analyzing physical security techniques, identifying problems, gathering information and developing and implementing plans and solutions; OR- Drafting and presenting physical security procedures and policies
Experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or
volunteer service**. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your w