Physical Security Specialist

Summary This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Management and Policy. This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Responsibilities This position is for a Physical Security Specialist located in the Office of Management and Policy (OMP), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Special Projects Oversees or completes special projects as assigned, including those designed to promote and develop oversight and compliance of all internal operations. Such projects may involve need for information and / or analysis of emerging concerns related to the general administration and / or management of the OIG. Physical Security Plans and directs projects to implement the enterprise physical security solution for OIG facilities nationwide. This work requires coordination with the OMP Facilities Management Team, various groups within the OIG, Department, and other Federal agencies, as well as contractors, engineers, and other external stakeholders. Makes recommendations for program including establishing systems and equipment standards, policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures to support the physical security program. Designs, develops, evaluates, and oversees the implementation of the physical access control system at OIG offices, and manages the overall project schedule, coordinating with appropriate parties. Identifies long-range program needs, analyzing alternative strategies for meeting those needs, and recommending appropriate methods of acquisition. Includes determining costs associated with developing and sustaining the program and ensuring proper budget allocations are made when needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Education used as part of an application package will only be considered if complete transcripts are submitted and must be from an accredited institution as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. To see if your institution is accredited, please follow this link : Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following : Experience in Leading as a technical expert in projects to resolve problems in existing security systems and emergency management programs; and Experience in Making recommendations to address security problems and improve procedures; and Experience in Recommending and managing the implementation of electronic physical access control systems from design through installation. 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. Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month / year to month / year) and the number of hours worked / volunteered per week. Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework 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. Education Additional Information Recruitment Incentives : Payment for relocation expenses are not authorized for this position. A recruitment bonus will not be offered. Repayment of student loans will not be offered. Private sector work experience may be approved as credit for your Annual Leave accrual. Security and Background Requirements : A background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and / or appropriate disciplinary action. E-Verify : If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant. Direct Deposit : All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Career Transition Program (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Documentation : If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility. Appropriate documentation such as a reduction-in-force (RIF) separation notice, an SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area. You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record along with your application package. Those eligible for consideration will need to be rated as well-qualified at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position in order to exercise selection priority. For more information about ICTAP, go to : EEO Statement : HHS is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or other differences. Disabled Veteran Leave : HHS OIG participates in the Wounded Warrior Federal Leave Act of 2015. To learn more about this benefit, please go to : Disabled Veteran Leave (opm.gov).