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To qualify for this position at the GS-0080-09 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level obtained in the federal government. (Specialized experience is paid or unpaid experience which has equipped you with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.) Examples of specialized experience include such duties as: Conducting or assisting with physical security inspections, risk or vulnerability assessments, and documenting security deficiencies and recommended corrective actions.

Supporting physical security projects involving access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, locking hardware, facility improvements, or other protective measures. Reviewing security documentation, drawings, project information, or technical requirements to identify potential security concerns and support implementation of established security standards. Supporting continuity, emergency preparedness, or occupant emergency programs through exercises, drills, plan maintenance, accountability activities, emergency communications, or after-action documentation.

Coordinating security activities and corrective actions with internal organizations, facility personnel, contractors, or other stakeholders. other documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with established requirements. OR, A Master's or equivalent graduate degree, 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL. B or JD. OR, a combination of education and specialized experience when combined is equivalent to 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level.

To qualify for this position at the GS-2210-11 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level obtained in the federal government. (Specialized experience is paid or unpaid experience which has equipped you with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.) Examples of specialized experience include such duties as; Conducting physical security risk, vulnerability, or facility security assessments; identifying deficiencies and recommending corrective actions or protective measures.

Planning or carrying out physical security projects involving access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, locking hardware, facility construction or renovation, or other protective systems. Reviewing facility drawings, security layouts, project designs, or technical requirements to determine appropriate physical security measures and identify security deficiencies. Planning, coordinating, or evaluating continuity, emergency preparedness, or occupant emergency activities, including exercises, drills, emergency communications, accountability procedures, or after-action reviews.

Developing or reviewing security project requirements, technical documentation, cost estimates, acquisition documentation, or contractor deliverables supporting physical security projects. Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to resolve physical security issues, implement corrective actions, and ensure security requirements are incorporated into projects or program activities. OR a Ph.D. or LL.M. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR a combination of education and specialized experience when combined is equivalent to 1 year of specialized experience.

(YOU MUST PROVIDE A TRANSCRIPT TO VALIDATE EDUCATION) To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level obtained in the federal government. (Specialized experience is paid or unpaid experience which has equipped you with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.) Examples of specialized experience include such duties as: Planning and implementing physical security projects involving facility construction, renovations, Electronic Security Systems (ESS), access control, intrusion detection, surveillance, locking systems, or other protective countermeasures.

Conducting facility security assessments, inspections, or vulnerability reviews; evaluating findings and developing corrective actions to address identified security deficiencies. Reviewing architectural or engineering designs and developing technical security requirements, Statements of Work (SOW), cost estimates, or other documentation supporting physical security projects. Performing contract or acquisition support activities, such as reviewing contractor proposals and submittals, monitoring performance, validating deliverables, or supporting contract modifications.

Planning, conducting, or evaluating continuity and emergency preparedness activities, including exercises, drills, readiness assessments, emergency communications, accountability procedures, or corrective actions. To qualify for this position at the GS-13 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level obtained in the federal government. (Specialized experience is paid or unpaid experience which has equipped you with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.) Examples of specialized experience include such duties as: Planning, leading, and implementing complex physical security projects involving new construction, renovations, Electronic Security Systems (ESS), hardened construction, or other protective countermeasures.

Conducting complex facility security assessments or vulnerability reviews; analyzing security risks, evaluating alternative countermeasures, and recommending solutions to mitigate identified vulnerabilities. Developing technical security requirements and acquisition documentation and providing technical oversight of physical security contracts, contractor performance, deliverables, task orders, or modifications. Providing technical advice to management, architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to resolve complex physical security design, construction, or operational issues.

Planning, developing, implementing, or evaluating continuity and emergency preparedness programs, exercises, readiness assessments, and corrective actions supporting organizational resilience. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade level (or equivalent). _______________________________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ** PROBATIONARY INFORMATION: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, 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.

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