Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Summary Reemployed annuitant: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants. Duties Administers the physical security program. Develops, updates, and recommends policies and standards for diverse agency facilities to ensure consistent application of security controls. | Conducts physical security assessments and risk analyses. Evaluates controls, identifies vulnerabilities, and recommends procedural, physical, or technological countermeasures to mitigate risks. | Provides technical oversight for security projects. Reviews design plans and construction documents for renovations and new builds to ensure physical security requirements are properly integrated. | Acts as the technical point of contact for security issues. Coordinates with internal and external partners like GSA and FPS to resolve deficiencies, track corrections, and ensure compliance. | Supports emergency management and incident coordination. Develops emergency procedures, provides technical guidance on protective measures, and assists with security training and awareness initiatives.
Qualifications
You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.
You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp
Specialized Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 or equivalent level. Specialized experience must be documented in your resume. Specialized experience is defined as: Supporting the administration or management of a physical security program for geographically dispersed facilities OR Conducting physical security assessments, identifying site-specific vulnerabilities, and drafting risk-based recommendations and corrective action plans OR Knowledge and application of a wide range of Federal security regulations, policies, and standards, including those from the DoD, GSA, and FPS, across varying facility type OR Providing technical physical security assistance for facility projects, including reviewing design plans and recommending the integration of security integration such as access control, intrusion detection systems.
Definition of Well Qualified: Experience administrating or managing a physical security program for geographically dispersed facilities. Conducting physical security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, and developing risk-based recommendations/action plans. Interpreting and applying a wide range of Federal security regulations, policies, and standards (such as from the DoD, GSA, or FPS) to varying facility types. Providing technical physical security guidance for facility projects, including reviewing design plans, and recommending security system integration (e.g., access control, intrusion detection systems
Volunteer Experience: 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, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.
Requirements
Must be a U.S Citizen as verified through E-Verify Program
Drug Testing: You will be subject to random drug testing.
Background Investigation: All selectees will be subject to a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI). You must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance eligibility at the Top Secret level.
Emergency Response / Mission Support: May be required to report for duty or remain on duty during emergencies, continuity events, government closures, severe weather, facility incidents, or other situations affecting personnel, facilities, or operations.
Certification Requirement: Must be able to obtain and maintain any DoD security workforce certification designated for the position by DCAA within the prescribed time frame.
How you will be evaluated Your application will initially be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum eligibility and qualifications requirements. If you are qualified, you will then receive a numeric score based on the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities for the position listed below. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications, you will be assigned a rating commensurate with your background. Your final score will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified candidates.
Competencies:
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Security
- Technical Competence
Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ dcaa.belvoir.hq.mbx.ask-lmer@mail.mil How to apply To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
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- Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
- Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
- Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13082667
WARNING: Failure to submit a complete Application Package including all required documentation by the closing date of the announcement at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time, or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information. The Details page will display the status of your application. Once your application is "processed", you can review your submitted materials. It is your responsibility to verify that information you entered, uploaded, or faxed is received, legible and accurate. Neither Human Resources nor the Selecting Official will modify your submitted documents and information.. Other information DCAA has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security and thrift savings; health, life and long term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays. DCAA employees enjoy our business-casual dress code, flexible work schedules, and transit subsidies.
Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov).
Initial Probationary Period: Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Additional Vacancies: This announcement may be used to fill additional positions within 120 days of the certificate issuance date.
Performance Appraisal: If you are a current Federal employee, you must be rated fully successful or higher on your current performance rating to be eligible for promotion. You may be asked to provide a copy of your performance appraisal during the evaluation and selection process.
Telework: This position may be eligible for situational telework. Telework approval will be determined by your immediate supervisor or manager following the agency's telework policy and guidance. If participating in the telework program, you will be required to sign a telework agreement detailing agency telework policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): You must be well qualified for the position to receive special selection priority under the ICTAP. A qualified ICTAP eligible achieving a score of 90 or above will be considered well qualified. You must submit a Separation-Reduction in Force (RIF) SF-50; a RIF Notice showing separation within the past year (or declining a management directed reassignment outside the commuting area, or a Termination of Disability Notice from OPM) and most recent performance appraisal. For more information, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap.
Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions after substantially completing an initial 3-year term (not less than 2 years and 11 months) may apply regardless of their current geographical location. Veterans must submit their DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to be considered under this authority.
All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.
This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
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