Security Specialist

Clarification from the agency

U.S. citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

As a Security Specialist, you will:

• Provides expert program and operational guidance and contractor oversight in Safeguards and Security (S&S) disciplines. Assesses the applicability of a full range of nuclear safeguards and security legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures, to NFO facilities and operations and evaluates contractor compliance and performance in the implementation of those requirements. Provides independent leadership, expert advice, guidance, and technical assistance to NFO and the NNSA complex on the interpretation of requirements and polices and establishment of priorities and schedules, negotiates alternative approaches and significant modifications, and initiates new or corrective actions as required. Provides oversight of contractor S&S program development and execution. Implements NNSA/NFO oversight requirements and guidance to ensure contractors' compliance and acceptable performance. The incumbent will gather information and analyze nuclear safety performance trends to ensure that nuclear facility issues are identified and resolved before resulting in operational problems.
• Conducts assessments of security programs to identify strengths and weaknesses in contractor performance and compliance with S&S requirements. Evaluates the implementation of S&S programs by validating that line management policies, programs and management systems are being carried out with sufficient accountability, commitment and technical understanding and that management controls and actual program results are effective and in conformance with established policies, orders, rules, and applicable laws.
• Mastery level knowledge and ability to: apply comprehensive knowledge of security policy requirements to function as a technical authority in assignments requiring the application of new theories and developments to security problems which are not susceptible to treatment by established security methods, technology, or procedures; advise top level managers concerning new developments and advances in security techniques; plan, organize, and direct studies to develop long- range program trends and forecasts; lead the conduct of program reviews; and recommend methods for enhancing efficiency and effectiveness of security programs. Expert knowledge of the major S&S program components, to include physical protective forces; physical security protection systems; security-related transportation of select special nuclear materials; classified/sensitive information protection; personnel security; control/accountability of special nuclear materials/other items; and security program management.
• Skill in oral presentation and written communication are sufficient to present issues and recommendations for solutions to all levels of NFO management. Ability to interact with NFO management, support organizations, contractors, federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to effect resolution of issues in an efficient, timely, and technically competent manner.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
• May be required to successfully complete a one (1) year probationary period. Employees serving on a probationary may be terminated at any time during the probationary for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service
• Subject to Random Drug Testing.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Favorable suitability determination required.
• Financial Disclosure is required.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance.
• Please limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, you will be disqualified.
• You must be able to obtain certification in the DOE's Technical Qualification Program (TQP) within 18 months of start date. This position is covered by the Technical Qualification Program (TQP), which requires the incumbent to acquire and demonstrate competencies identified in the TQP Functional Area Qualification and Field Office specific standards and requires certification of the competencies by NNSA supervision and TQP qualifying officials. https://ntc.doe.gov/student/stp/techqualprogram

Probationary periods are required for new employees appointed to competitive service positions for the first time; or reinstated employees who return to Federal service after a break in service of 30-days or more and who have not completed a probationary period will need to complete the requirement.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-02 or GS-12. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Specialized experience for this position is defined as applying security management procedures to oversee, evaluate, and manage nuclear safeguards and security systems. Analyzing findings of security surveys, determining adequacy of security controls or procedures to include providing oversight of contractor S&S programs development and execution. Providing guidance and advice to senior management on nuclear safeguards and security policy on primary or S&S secondary programs.

1. Experience applying security management procedures to oversee, evaluate, and manage nuclear safeguards and physical security systems or programs.

2. Experience analyzing findings of security surveys, determining adequacy of security controls or procedures to include providing oversight of contractor S&S programs development and execution.

3. Experience providing guidance and advice to senior management on nuclear safeguards and security policy on primary or S&S secondary programs.

4. Knowledge of Department of Energy Nuclear Material Control and Accountability.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application will be rated by our application system using the Category Rating procedure.

THE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS WILL BE IN TWO STAGES:

Minimum Qualifications: Once the application process is complete, the Human Resources Office will review the first two pages of your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications and eligibility requirements. Additional documentation (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume) may not be considered.

Subject Matter Expert (SME) Review: A quality review will be conducted by SMEs against a crediting plan in which you will receive a score. Your resume should demonstrate that you possess the Competencies listed below. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your resume how your work experience demonstrates that you possess the Competencies. Cite specific examples of experience and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. The quality categories are usually defined as "Best Qualified", "Well Qualified" and "Qualified".

Additional documentation (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume) may not be considered.

A quality review will then be conducted by the HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME). Your application is rated based on the extent and quality of your experience, education (if applicable to the job), and training described in your online resume/questionnaire as related to the duties of this position. The quality categories are usually defined as "Best Qualified", "Well Qualified" and "Qualified". Veterans Preference eligible candidates will be listed at the top of whichever category your score places you in. CP/CPS veterans are placed at the top of the highest category for all positions except professional and scientific positions at GS-9 and higher.

Your application and resume shall demonstrate that you possess the following Competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the Competencies identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application.

1. Security
2. Technical Competence
3. Problem Solving
4. Oral Communication

If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified'.

To preview the application questionnaire, click the link below.
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12991342

To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:

ALL APPLICANTS: You must submit a resume supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire.

• Your two (2) page RESUME showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
• Cover Letter, optional, expressing additional information not covered in your resume may not be considered.
• For more information about what to include in your resume, please view this USAJOBS Resume Tutorial video on YouTube.

NNSA will accept a resume in the format of your choice (as an attached document or as a USAJOBS Resume Builder format). You will be notified at the time you click 'Apply Online' which type of resume is acceptable. It is important that you are complete and thorough in your resume. If any of the above information is not included in your resume, we may not be able to fully credit you for your experience.

Submit one or more of the following to support your eligibility(s) to apply to this job announcement:
SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" (current/former federal employees):

To properly verify status eligibility, your SF-50 must show the following. If you do not submit an appropriate SF-50, we cannot verify your status eligibility! Full position title; appointment type; occupational series; pay plan, grade, and step; tenure code; and service computation date (SCD).

If your current position SF50 does not indicate you have competitive service status or does not reflect the pay plan and grade of the highest position you have held in the competitive service, in addition to your current SF50, you must provide your previous SF-50s that provide the proof of competitive status and highest grade held on a permanent basis.

Veterans: DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; current active duty members- certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter. For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center & OPM CHCOC website for VOW information.

Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable(e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition.

Performance Appraisals: Submit your two (2) most recent performance appraisals. Your performance appraisals and incentive awards will be given due consideration in the selection process based on their relation to the duties of the position and the consistency with which they may be considered in evaluating you against other applicants. If the performance appraisals are not available, please provide a written statement of explanation and upload as a separate document.

Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

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