Clarification from the agency

Current permanent federal employees with competitive status, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP and VEOA eligibles, Farm Service Agency permanent county employees, Military Spouses, 30 percent or More Disabled Veterans, Certain Former Overseas, Foreign Service Employees, Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities, People with Disabilities, Peace Corps and VISTA, and Reinstatement eligible candidates.

• Develops, oversees, and monitors the organization physical security programs.
• Plans and promotes organization policies and coordinates all matters pertaining to the protection and security of personnel, property, office space, and sensitive equipment.
• Conducts comprehensive review and analysis of OIG security plans.
• Develops and implements procedures to ensure compliance with all current security reporting and implementation procedures.
• Develops physical security training programs to inform and increase personal protection awareness among all employees.
• Plans, develops, and administers vital security projects and programs which are critical to the mission of the organization.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period depending on your appointment type, unless previous federal service is creditable. During this time your employment will be evaluated, and we may consider: your performance and conduct, the needs and interests of the agency, whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government, and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
• If selected, you will be required to submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date, and annually thereafter. Selectee is subject to financial Disclosure Requirements in accordance with 5 CFR, Part 2635, Sub part E regarding business or personal transactions with applicants, borrowers, or business contacts who have or who are seeking business with this Agency. Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. If selected you will be subject to a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and a credit report.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions and specialized experience as defined below.

Time in Grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. (52 weeks at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level.)

Specialized experience for GS-13: To be considered qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience as described below. You must have one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience that is at least equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or private sector that demonstrates all of the following:

• providing oversight on an organization's physical security program;
• utilizing knowledge of physical security programs to include communication systems, access control systems, guard forces, exercises, and training requirements to develop policy, compliance, and training to a diverse audience; and
• improving an organization's overall physical security infrastructure against internal and external risks, threats, and vulnerability.

Documenting experience: You must include evidence of this specialized experience in your resume, including dates of experience (month/year) and hours worked per week or work schedule, to be considered qualified for this position. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. For resume writing guidance, visit USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a federal resume?

NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-0080 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at: Security Administration Series 0080

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position.

Online assessment: Applicants must complete the online USA Hire Competency Based Assessments measuring critical general competencies required to perform the job.

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

• Accountability
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Learning
• Reading Comprehension
• Reasoning
• Self-Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Teamwork

The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12971605

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

The following documents are required for your applicant package to be complete. Encrypted documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.

Required for all applicants: Resume that includes: Personal Information: name, address, contact information; Education; Work Experiencerelated to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, grade (if applicable); other qualifications. Resume cannot exceed 2 pages. To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. ???????

• USA Jobs restricts resume uploads to a maximum of 2 pages. Resumes attached in other sections (such as "Documents" or "Other") will not be considered if longer than two pages. Do not submit multiple resumes. Failure to follow these formatting guidelines may result in disqualification from further consideration.

Current and former Federal employees:

• Most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing you are/were in the competitive service, highest grade held (or promotion potential) on a permanent basis, position title, series and grade AND
• Most recent performance appraisal (dated within 18 months) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. A performance plan is not an acceptable substitute.

Veteran Hiring Authorities: You must submit your last DD214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) form, specifically the Member copy #4 or #2, indicating dates and character of service and discharge type. If currently on active duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions within 120 days. If you are a Veteran with a service-connected disability rating, you will need to additionally submit the SF15 (Application for 10-point Veterans Preference) and a copy of your VA Letter stating your disability rating.

Certain Military Spouses: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders; OR verification of the member's 100% disability (VA Letter); and/or verification of the member's death while on active duty (DD-1300 and Death Certificate) AND verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage).

Persons with Disabilities/Schedule A: Schedule A letter from a physician, local, state, or federal rehabilitation office citing your eligibility under 5 CFR 213.3102(u). Please visit OPM's website for sample letters. Learn more about Schedule A eligibility.

Current permanent FSA County employees: Provide the same documents as Current and Former Federal employees.

Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act: Copies of Notification of Personnel Action(s) (SF-50) showing the employee served in eligible appointment(s) for a period(s) of more than 24 mos w/o a break between appointments of two+ years. Include initial hire actions, extensions, conversions and separation SF-50s for each period. Submit performance rating(s) showing acceptable performance for each period counted towards eligibility signed by supervisor(s). If documentation does not exist for one or more periods, submit a statement from supervisor(s) indicating acceptable performance. Applicants who do not have performance documentation for any period shall provide a reason why the documentation is not available and statement that performance for all periods was at an acceptable level.

Certain Former Overseas Employees: USAJOBS Help Center | Former overseas employees Include a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50s (more than 1/multiple) that prove 52 weeks of creditable service overseas, and performance appraisal.

Peace Corp/AmeriCorps: USAJOBS Help Center | Peace Corps & AmeriCorps VISTA Include a copy of your Certification of Volunteer Service and latest SF-50s.

Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP must provide: proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), SF-50 documenting separation, current performance appraisal with rating of at least "Fully Successful" or equivalent, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330.

Other special appointing authorities: Provide documentation which supports your eligibility. Go to USAJOBS Hiring Path for Special Authorities or Special Hiring Authority for more information.

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