Clarification from the agency

Vacancy is open to current or former federal employees, certain military spouses and veterans eligible under VEOA. For more details on eligibility, see ADDITIONAL INFORMATION below.

• Comprehensively evaluates security activities that highlight agency priorities and ensures an efficient and effective operation in providing protective security services to the agency.
• Oversees staff researching new trends and technology to ensure the agency is using state-of-the-art physical security equipment and systems.
• Guides the reporting of security data and information which provides agency management and staff with timely, relevant, and accurate input in which to base decisions on and effectively manage agency activities.
• Manages teams who are responsible for providing expert advice and professional service to agency employees, other Government agencies, and private contractors.
• Maintains awareness of day-to-day security activities, determining needs and providing advice to upper management and staff regarding alternatives for problem resolution.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship required. If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
• Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required; job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results.
• All application materials must be received by the closing date. All application forms submitted become the property of SSA Human Resources. Requests for copies of application documents will not be accepted.
• Applicants must be in good standing. Applicants must have a fully successful rating of record. Official Personnel Folders will not be reviewed.
• See QUALIFICATIONS, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS sections for more information about this position.
• Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered. Visit the 'Required Documents' section below for more information.
• Must have (or be able to obtain) and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance (TS-SCI).

Qualifications

To qualify for this GS-14 Supervisory Physical Security Specialist position you must demonstrate at least 52 weeks of Specialized Experience gained in a federal position at or above GS-13 OR (if your position and/or experience is in another federal pay scale OR outside of federal service) by performing duties at a level of responsibility and difficulty equivalent to GS-13. Such experience should primarily consist of reviewing and analyzing physical security administrative operations, including state-of-the-art equipment, procedures or techniques.

Specialized Experience must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

If you have federal status and are applying for promotion, you must have at least 52 weeks at GS-13 (OR 52 weeks in a federal position equivalent to GS-13 as determined by this office).

Time in grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Must have (or be able to obtain) and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance (TS-SCI).

How you will be evaluated

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

(1) Eligibility will be based on your claim under the ELIGIBILITY Section at the beginning of the online questionnaire, in addition to your responses to Assessment Question #1 (Federal Status) and Question #2 (Federal Performance Appraisal).

Only applicants who meet eligibility requirements will be evaluated.

(2) If rated 'eligible' you will receive a score based on your responses to the online experience questions.

Preview questions here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12912200

(3) If you are among the highest-ranking applicants based on that score, your resume will be reviewed by HR to determine if you demonstrate the required Specialized Experience.

RESUME: Describe duties you perform that meet the Specialized Experience required for this position (see QUALIFICATIONS), as well as duties that demonstrate the following as they relate to the Specialized Experience. It must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks. Duties not clearly described cannot be credited.

-- Knowledge of physical security and protection regulations, directives, and policies (possible 25 points)

-- Ability to communicate orally and in writing with a wide range of audience type (possible 25 points)

-- Ability to manage complex workloads through supervision of a team of employees (possible 25 points)

Total Possible Points = 75

**It is not sufficient to make claims in the questionnaire that are not supported in your resume**

Information not specifically stated in your resume cannot be assumed. Information copied or restated from the announcement or rating criteria will not be considered. If this occurs, you may be found ineligible.

(4) The highest-ranked applicants who demonstrate the required Specialized Experience will be referred to the hiring manager following Priority Selection procedures and applicable documents will be forwarded for further review.

Your claimed knowledge, skills and abilities are subject to verification by the selecting official. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation or to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed experience.

PRIORITY SELECTION:
Well-Qualified ICTAP eligibles in the commuting area of this vacancy will receive the first consideration ONLY IF appropriate supporting documents are provided (see Career Transition Guide AND Required Documents).

Eligible veterans may apply under this Merit Promotion announcement, but preference points are not applied and veterans do not receive priority consideration.

See Required Documents for information on how to support these claims.

Per OPM's new resume guidance, resumes are limited to 2 pages. Additional documents may be uploaded using the 'Other Documents' option.

RESUMES must include:
-- your name and contact information
-- employer name, full-time or part-time hours worked per week
-- full start and stop dates (month/day/year) for each position
-- your grade and pay scale (for all federal positions) and
-- a clear descriptions of the duties performed that relate to the experience required for this position.

If you no longer hold a position it must show an ending date.

Since Specialized Experience has a time component, it must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks.

SF-50 -- required for all current and former federal employees -- SF-50s are used to verify grade, time-in-grade, tenure and appointment type. In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to demonstrate each of the four eligibility requirements.

FEDERAL PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL -- required for current federal employees -- must be for a period that ended less than a year ago, must be completed and signed and must indicate a rating of satisfactory or better. Do not submit a mid-year review or other 'Performance Discussion.' DO NOT submit a WIGI action in lieu of a full performance appraisal.

IN LIEU OF PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL (only under certain conditions) -- if your current federal agency does not provide formal performance appraisals, submit an equivalent document with an explanation for why you are not providing a standard federal performance appraisal.

FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES -- your separation SF-50 must show that your separation was for other than performance or conduct. This is the only document former federal employees should submit 'in lieu' of a Performance Appraisal.

VETERANS -- If you are a current or former federal employee using your veterans' status to apply under VEOA, you are subject to the time-in-grade and appraisal requirements and must submit an SF-50 and Performance Appraisal, as stated above, in addition to your veteran's documents..

VEOA -- submit DD-214 / Member 4 copy showing honorable discharge and
-- 3+ years of continuous active duty OR
-- (if not evident on DD-214) documents demonstrating eligibility for veterans' preference*

*For 10-point preference, also submit SF-15 and documents specified on the reverse, along with your DD-214 (Member 4 copy).

Current active-duty service members claiming eligibility under Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act -- submit certification that you will be discharged under honorable conditions within 120 days of the certification date. Your letter must be signed by or under direction of the appropriate personnel office, unit commander or higher headquarters. Certifications must be on official letterhead from appropriate military branch and must include dates of service, expected discharge date, type of discharge, character of service, rank and date when terminal leave begins. Since service after August 31, 2010 is generally not qualifying for preference, include any qualifying campaign or expeditionary medals you received.

PREFERENCE ELIGIBLES: ICTAP -- Submit separation notice; SF-50 showing separation; or other ICTAP-eligibility documents and most recent performance appraisal. (See http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp) ICTAP-eligibles must reside in and have been separated from an agency in the commuting area of this vacancy. Preference will be granted based on the documents received.

MILITARY SPOUSES -- see USAJOBS Help Center | Military Spouses -- submit marriage certificate and proof that your spouse is still an active duty member of the military or is 100% disabled and unemployable.

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