Duties
As a Physical Security Specialist, ensures the safeguarding of NRC classified and sensitive unclassified information and the assurance of adequate physical protection of NRC Headquarters, Regional Offices, contractors, and all NRC-managed facilities against criminal, terrorist, or hostile intelligence activities. Evaluates the adequacy of existing physical security policies and recommends new and revised policies, standards and procedures to enable the branch to administer the facilities security program effectively and efficiently.
Reviews and evaluates facility security plans for adequacy, disapproving those that fail to adhere to NRC Security Program requirements.
Coordinates and conducts comprehensive facility security surveys (initial, special, periodic and termination) to determine adequacy of procedures, security measures and systems in effect.
Identifies deficiencies and the potential for compromise of classified and sensitive unclassified information.
Disapproves NRC facilities for the handling/storage of classified and sensitive unclassified matter if all security measures have not been implemented or are not consistent with security regulations and policies.
Implements the NRC security infraction program by conducting inquiries and analyses of incidents involving the possible compromise of NRC classified information and provides recommendations for corrective action.
Conducts special inquiries and investigations regarding the loss or unexplained disappearance of government property. Conducts preliminary inquiries into suspected violations of Federal laws of security interests to determine if an actual violation requiring referral to the FBI, through the Office of the Inspector General, has occurred. Performs these inquiries and investigations under conditions requiring considerable discretion and tact.
Oversees and assures the installation of intrusion detection and access control equipment for NRC Headquarters buildings by coordinating with and ensuring that appropriate Security Specialists are notified when installation is complete and in order.
Provides day-to-day personal and telephonic advice and assistance on intricate and varied facilities security matters to NRC personnel, contractors, licensees and others, in order to assure their implementation of NRC facilities security policies in an efficient and effective manner. This includes the presentation of formal and informal briefings, where required.
Prepares and develops facilities security policies, standards and procedures for NRC's security program with a major objective of safeguarding National Security Information, Restricted Data, and sensitive
unclassified information. These policies, standards and procedures apply to NRC Headquarters and Regional Offices, NRC contractors, NRC licensees and others affected by U.S. national policies and regulations developed by DFS.
Maintains cognizance of new statutes, Executive Orders, directives and Presidential decisions that impact or may impact on the NRC Facilities Security Program. Analyzes and evaluates the impact on the NRC Security Program and operations and prepares appropriate revisions to NRC facilities security directives and other security publications. Staffs facilities security directives and interprets and explains impact for other NRC program offices.
Establishes and maintains liaison with other government agencies, industry personnel and local law enforcement personnel to maintain an awareness regarding the security threat to NRC buildings, personnel and classified or sensitive unclassified matter; to remain cognizant of current standards and policies; and to become aware of the capabilities/availability of new security equipment (e.g., intrusion detection and access equipment) to assure a continuing ability to provide guidance and advice which is current, effective and efficient.
Continually applies the Facilities Security Program to specific NRC Headquarters--buildings/offices and applies the program to Headquarters-administered activities, as needed throughout the United States (e.
g., Atomic Safety and Licensing Board hearings). Such applications must provide for and assure the physical protection of NRC classified activities, property and personnel, and routinely includes the security aspects of buildings and grounds; use and deployment of guard forces; and may include modifications to buildings and/or security plans for fire and safety; communications; emergency planning (e.g, bomb threats, civil disorders, relocation and fire); and coordination of the above with law enforcement agencies.
Assures uniform and consistent interpretation and application of branch policy, procedures, and standards to assure the branch administers the facilities security program effectively and efficiently.
Required Documents
Required Documents:
List of supplemental material that may be applicable:
NOTE: Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to any vacancy questions, and if necessary, documents which prove your eligibility to apply. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, please ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position.If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
- Job title
- Name of employer
- Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year) format
- Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience.
- Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable).
- Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position).
If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, please submit your transcript OR list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study. If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses along with the course credits in your resume. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.
Please carefully review the list of document descriptions below, to see which documents are required for your application.
If you are an NRC employee, you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available. Additionally, you must also submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
If you are a current/reinstatement eligible Federal employee in the competitive service with status (Tenure Group 1 or 2), you will be considered under our merit promotion procedures and must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive status or reinstatement eligibility.
Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.) You can find additional information about Veterans' Preference at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/.
If you are applying for a position that requires a college degree, you must submit your College Transcripts.
All supplemental documents will now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents:
1. Use the "USAJOBS" feature to download documents from your USAJOBS portfolio; or
2. Use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded: .gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc; or
3. Use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to 1-571-258-4052.
How to Apply
We strongly encourage you to complete your USAJOBS profile before you submit your application for this position.
Please read the entire announcement. Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this position.
The NRC requires that applicants submit resumes built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool. The Resume Builder tool is activated upon selecting "Build New Resume" under the "Resumes" section of your USAJOBS account.
Resumes uploaded to your USAJOBS jobseeker account that have not been built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool WILL NOT be accepted and you WILL NOT be allowed to further advance through the NRC application process.
To ensure you are using the correct resume type when applying to our vacancies, please make sure that the resume you are using during the application process is listed with a format type of "USAJOBS Resume" and a source type of "Built with USAJOBS Resume Builder. Verifying this information on your USAJOBS resume before applying will ensure the successful submission of your application to the NRC job vacancy.
Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated. Requests for extensions WILL NOT be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Human Resources Specialist during business hours BEFORE the closing date of the announcement and speak to someone who can provide assistance for your online submission.
You must answer any job specific vacancy questions. You will be rated based on your responses to any vacancy questions and especially the information provided in your resume. Breadth, recency, and length of experience in the field; training, awards, and commendations; past and current performance; and community or outside professional activities will be considered to determine your level of knowledge, skill or ability for this position. Abbreviated responses to the vacancy questions, such as “significant experience” or “see resume” do not provide enough information and should not be used. You will not be considered for this position if you leave any of the vacancy questions unanswered.
To begin the application process, select the "Apply On-line" button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.
Next steps
You may check the status of your application at any time after the announcement closes by logging onto USAJOBs and selecting "Application Status."