Internal Revenue Service
Physical Security Specialist - Public Notice (Direct Hire)
Internal Revenue Service, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
WHAT IS THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES (FMSS) DIVISION?A description of the business units can be found at:Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:Facilities Management and Security Services Operations WestFacilities Management and Security Services Operations EastFacilities Management and Security Services Operations Mid-AtlanticThe following are the duties of this position at the full working level:CUSTOMER SERVICE/SERVICE IMPROVEMENT:
Implements and monitors management control procedures in accordance with regulations and other appropriate guidance and direction, to ensure that adequate control systems are functional, so Government personnel and resources are safely and effectively managed. Provides support for the installation of countermeasures. This includes identifying and securing countermeasure placement utilizing the Interagency Security Committee (ISC) Standards and requirements or guidelines in the Physical Security program.INCIDENT AND ASSESSMENT DOCUMENTATION:
The employee reviews, analyzes, and processes all incidents or threats reported to the Situational Awareness Management Center (SAMC) in order to detect incidents that may indicate predictive or actual insider threat activity based on Potential Risk Indicators (PRIs). Once an incident is determined to have a direct link, or suggests the potential of being linked, to an insider threat activity, a detailed report will be generated detailing the level of risk and distributed to the Insider Threat Working Group.PROJECT MANAGEMENT/IMPLEMENTATION:
Plans, schedules, and implements security projects in assigned areas. Projects at this level typically involve a small facility or a limited scope project in a large facility or a facility with a higher facility security level (FSL). This includes completing the Scope of Work (SOW), gathering floor plans and cost estimates, inputting procurement and funding actions using available computer systems, tools, and programs.DOCUMENTATION:
Uses technical expertise to complete written reports and briefing documents developed from site reviews and risk assessments. Reviews and provides feedback on the reports and findings of lower-graded employees. Conducts Contractor Security Assessments (risk assessments for contractors), using the ISC Risk Management Process.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:
Coordinates emergency incidents to provide support to first responders. Provides responses to complex or significant emergency incidents, including reporting and recording them to appropriate management levels and authorities. Plans and conducts emergency evacuation, shelter in place, and active shooter drills designed to improve efficiency and safety of the participants. Makes observations and debriefs participants to make future drills better.If this position has promotion potential and you are selected at a grade level lower than the full working level, you may be non-competitively promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses. For example, you may be hired as a GS-05, but if the position has promotion potential to GS-11, then you can move from a GS-05 to a GS-11 in as little as three years. Promotions are not automatic, and may occur after you have:met time-in-grade requirements;performed at an acceptable level of competence; anddemonstrated your ability to perform work at the next higher grade level.Conditions of EmploymentTelework Eligible Positions:
Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program. Employees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status. As a reminder - If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management.Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. (Birth certificate showing birth in the U.S; Unexpired U.S. Passport; Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen (Form FS-240))Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).QualificationsFederal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement OR time of referral:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-07:
To qualify for this position at this grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal Service.Specialized experience for this position includes experience that demonstrates basic knowledge of security program concepts, practices, policies, and procedures relating to Physical Security.Experience in the area of Physical Security including assisting with security reviews, assisting with basic risk assessments to verify and ensure minimum security standards are implemented and identified, assisting with the administration of less complex physical security programs (i.e., lock, key, combinations, separating employee clearance), and assisting with basic office/clerical administration of security equipment contracts and associated budgets.OR EDUCATION:
You may qualify based on education as follows: One (1) full year of graduate level education (18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours) at an accredited college or university in a related field of study such as: national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management.ORSuperior Academic Achievement may be met by having a Bachelor's degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.ORYou may qualify with an equivalent combination of qualifying graduate education and experience.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-09:
To qualify for this position at this grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal Service.Specialized experience for this position includes experience that demonstrates basic knowledge of security program concepts, practices, policies, and procedures relating to Physical Security.Experience in the area of Physical Security including assisting with security reviews in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the security program, assisting a team in performing basic risk assessments, and administering less complex physical security programs (i.e., lock, key, combinations, separating employees' clearance).Experience performing basic office/clerical administration regarding security equipment contracts and associated budgets.OR EDUCATION:
You may qualify based on education as follows: A master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field of study such as: national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management.ORTwo (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a related field of study such as: national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management.ORLL.B. or J.D., if in a related field of study such as: national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management fields.ORYou may qualify with an equivalent combination of graduate education and experience.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11:
To qualify for this position at this grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal Service.Specialized experience for this position includes experience that demonstrates knowledge of security program concepts, practices, policies, and procedures relating to Physical Security.Experience in the area of Physical Security including experience conducting compliance security reviews in order to evaluate the effectiveness of a security program; performing risk assessments and assisting with large site assessments; providing technical assistance to managers and employees to ensure security measures are met and to resolve security issues.Experience drafting written reports of findings from risk assessments, compliance security reviews, and site surveys and providing limited advice and guidance on budgetary requirements for security equipment and systems.OR EDUCATION:
You may qualify based on education as follows: A Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study such as: national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management fields.ORThree (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a related field of study such as: national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management.ORLL.M., if in a related field of study such as: national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management fields.ORYou may qualify with an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Implements and monitors management control procedures in accordance with regulations and other appropriate guidance and direction, to ensure that adequate control systems are functional, so Government personnel and resources are safely and effectively managed. Provides support for the installation of countermeasures. This includes identifying and securing countermeasure placement utilizing the Interagency Security Committee (ISC) Standards and requirements or guidelines in the Physical Security program.INCIDENT AND ASSESSMENT DOCUMENTATION:
The employee reviews, analyzes, and processes all incidents or threats reported to the Situational Awareness Management Center (SAMC) in order to detect incidents that may indicate predictive or actual insider threat activity based on Potential Risk Indicators (PRIs). Once an incident is determined to have a direct link, or suggests the potential of being linked, to an insider threat activity, a detailed report will be generated detailing the level of risk and distributed to the Insider Threat Working Group.PROJECT MANAGEMENT/IMPLEMENTATION:
Plans, schedules, and implements security projects in assigned areas. Projects at this level typically involve a small facility or a limited scope project in a large facility or a facility with a higher facility security level (FSL). This includes completing the Scope of Work (SOW), gathering floor plans and cost estimates, inputting procurement and funding actions using available computer systems, tools, and programs.DOCUMENTATION:
Uses technical expertise to complete written reports and briefing documents developed from site reviews and risk assessments. Reviews and provides feedback on the reports and findings of lower-graded employees. Conducts Contractor Security Assessments (risk assessments for contractors), using the ISC Risk Management Process.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:
Coordinates emergency incidents to provide support to first responders. Provides responses to complex or significant emergency incidents, including reporting and recording them to appropriate management levels and authorities. Plans and conducts emergency evacuation, shelter in place, and active shooter drills designed to improve efficiency and safety of the participants. Makes observations and debriefs participants to make future drills better.If this position has promotion potential and you are selected at a grade level lower than the full working level, you may be non-competitively promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses. For example, you may be hired as a GS-05, but if the position has promotion potential to GS-11, then you can move from a GS-05 to a GS-11 in as little as three years. Promotions are not automatic, and may occur after you have:met time-in-grade requirements;performed at an acceptable level of competence; anddemonstrated your ability to perform work at the next higher grade level.Conditions of EmploymentTelework Eligible Positions:
Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program. Employees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status. As a reminder - If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management.Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. (Birth certificate showing birth in the U.S; Unexpired U.S. Passport; Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen (Form FS-240))Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).QualificationsFederal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement OR time of referral:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-07:
To qualify for this position at this grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal Service.Specialized experience for this position includes experience that demonstrates basic knowledge of security program concepts, practices, policies, and procedures relating to Physical Security.Experience in the area of Physical Security including assisting with security reviews, assisting with basic risk assessments to verify and ensure minimum security standards are implemented and identified, assisting with the administration of less complex physical security programs (i.e., lock, key, combinations, separating employee clearance), and assisting with basic office/clerical administration of security equipment contracts and associated budgets.OR EDUCATION:
You may qualify based on education as follows: One (1) full year of graduate level education (18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours) at an accredited college or university in a related field of study such as: national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management.ORSuperior Academic Achievement may be met by having a Bachelor's degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.ORYou may qualify with an equivalent combination of qualifying graduate education and experience.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-09:
To qualify for this position at this grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal Service.Specialized experience for this position includes experience that demonstrates basic knowledge of security program concepts, practices, policies, and procedures relating to Physical Security.Experience in the area of Physical Security including assisting with security reviews in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the security program, assisting a team in performing basic risk assessments, and administering less complex physical security programs (i.e., lock, key, combinations, separating employees' clearance).Experience performing basic office/clerical administration regarding security equipment contracts and associated budgets.OR EDUCATION:
You may qualify based on education as follows: A master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field of study such as: national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management.ORTwo (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a related field of study such as: national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management.ORLL.B. or J.D., if in a related field of study such as: national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management fields.ORYou may qualify with an equivalent combination of graduate education and experience.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11:
To qualify for this position at this grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal Service.Specialized experience for this position includes experience that demonstrates knowledge of security program concepts, practices, policies, and procedures relating to Physical Security.Experience in the area of Physical Security including experience conducting compliance security reviews in order to evaluate the effectiveness of a security program; performing risk assessments and assisting with large site assessments; providing technical assistance to managers and employees to ensure security measures are met and to resolve security issues.Experience drafting written reports of findings from risk assessments, compliance security reviews, and site surveys and providing limited advice and guidance on budgetary requirements for security equipment and systems.OR EDUCATION:
You may qualify based on education as follows: A Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study such as: national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management fields.ORThree (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a related field of study such as: national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management.ORLL.M., if in a related field of study such as: national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management fields.ORYou may qualify with an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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