Security Specialist

Summary

This position is part of the Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office, Department of Energy. National Nuclear Security Administration Demonstration Project: This position is covered by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Demonstration Project. The NQ-02 pay band is equivalent to the GS-09 through GS-12 grade levels. For more information on the NNSA Demonstration Project and Pay Band/Salary Tables, review http://www.energy.gov/nnsa/nnsas-demo-pay-system-compared-general-schedule.

Duties

As a Security Specialist NQ-0080-02, you will: Serve as a Security Specialist in the Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office. Be responsible for reviewing and evaluating industrial base and prime contractor security policies and procedures to ensure established policy is promulgated from overarching policy documents to security plans and procedures. Evaluate performance of industrial base and prime contractor security qualifications and operations. Review effectiveness and performance of security barriers, alarms and assessment systems. Assist in the administration, management, planning and evaluation of oversight activities for industrial base contractors, prime contractor, and related government office activities relating to the identification, control and protection of sensitive National Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNNP) information and equipment. Oversee information protection, and physical security oversight for all assigned field offices, including conducting Department of Energy (DOE) security surveys and surveillances; entering Safeguards and Security Information Management System data; and communicating with outside agencies as required.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level NQ-01 or GS-07 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting the following: Knowledge of security policies, procedures and practices sufficient to coordinate security activities and conduct security assessments/surveys/surveillances covering reviews and analyses of a wide variety of buildings, facilities, and structures to include reviews of guard force responsibilities as well as equipment and manpower requirements for security a variety of physical structures. -OR Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in a related field. (OR) 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a related field. (OR) LL.B. or J.D., if related. (OR) A combination of education and specialized experience. (Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at the GS-9 level.) Please ensure that your resume does not exceed two (2) pages in length. If you submit more than two pages, only the first two will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be shared with the hiring manager if you are referred. You can find the qualification standards for the announced position on the Office of Personnel Management website. Administrative and Management Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN National Service Experience (i.e., 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule (GS) position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service at the, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Few exceptions are outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). NOTE: Current or former GS federal civilian employees, applying for a position under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) must meet time-in-grade requirements. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Duties (be specific in describing your duties, we cannot make assumptions regarding your experience) Employer's name and address Supervisor name and phone number Start and end dates including month, and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position. Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for a position by substituting education or training for experience, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. Education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements. You must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private U.S. organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information. If this vacancy specifies particular educational requirements, please provide documentation to verify your educational claims. This can include unofficial transcripts or any report that lists the institution, courses titles, credit earned, and final grades. For additional information, please see How to fill out your education.