Supervisory Security Specialist

Summary This position is in the Personnel and Information Security (NNP) organization of the Office of Security and Continuity of Operations (NN), Chief Administrative Office (N), Bonneville Power Administration. The purpose of this position is to serve as the manager of the Personnel and Information Security organization and a member of the Security and Continuity of Operations management team, providing direction and leadership in the administration of personnel and information security programs. Responsibilities As a Supervisory Security Specialist, you will: Serve as the Manager of the Personnel and Information Security organization and a member of the Security and Continuity of Operations management team. Exercise delegated managerial authority to set a series of annual and longer-range work plans. Make major recommendations and decisions related to changes in the structure of the organization managed. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work. Develop performance standards and evaluate the work performance of subordinates. Interview candidates for positions and make selections, promotions, and reassignments to such positions. Identify developmental and training needs of employees and provide or arrange for needed development and training. Represent the Personnel and Information Security organization in working directly with executive-level personnel, managers and staff in BPA, DOE HQ, and other Federal agencies. Requirements Conditions of Employment When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully. Key Requirements: You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. This position does not support remote work. You will be required to report physically to the official reporting worksite as specified by the supervisor, but no less than 3 days per pay period. Selectee will be required to complete the Office of Government Ethics Standard of Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OFGE450e) within 30 days of employment and annually. First time supervisors will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period. This position requires an initial drug test prior to appointment and random drug or drug and alcohol testing thereafter. Failure to test or a positive result on random drug or drug and alcohol tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment. This position has been designated as High Risk and requires a security clearance at the DOE "Q" level; the incumbent will be required to access, process, use, and safeguard classified information. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain this clearance level; failure to do so may result in separation from federal service. Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate's resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience leading a project or team in 1) planning and implementing a personnel and information security program; 2) ensuring compliance with requirements (e.g. Executive Orders, laws, DOE, DHS and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protections (CIP) standards); AND 3) recommending changes to personnel and information security policies, practices, and standards. Administration and Management Influencing/Negotiating Managing Human Resources Personnel Security and Safety "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. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position. Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation. All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. EEO Policy: USAJOBS Help Center | Equal employment opportunity policy Reasonable Accommodation Policy: USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy Veterans Information: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/disabled/ Telework: www.telework.gov Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/ BPA strives to ensure a safe, positive, inclusive work environment, supported by Leadership Behaviors. For more information on Leadership Behaviors visit: www.bpa.gov/goto/LeadershipBehaviors We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members. BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical and social.