Physical Security Specialist

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Duties

WHAT IS THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & SECURITY SERVICES DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: Facilities Management and Security Services Operations Mid-Atlantic The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. Operational Oversight of IRS Facilities' Physical Security: Manages a full range of security deliverables for assigned facilities including maintaining and tracking equipment, equipment inspections, repairs, and operating statuses; independently conducting recurring and special security assessments including Facility Security Level (FSL) Risk Assessment and Addendums following Federal Protective Service (FPS) and Interagency Security Committee (ISC) requirements for assigned facilities, reporting on recurring assessments, and implementing corrective actions when required; responding to a broad range of requestsfrom executives, managers, and employees from all IRS business areas regarding such matters as resolving discrepancies in building accesses and overseeing responses by others to routine service requests. At this level, responsibilities typically include multiple assigned facilities with varying levels of complexity including FSL IV and/or V facilities. Reviews Situational Awareness Management Center (SAMC) incidents reports to ensure the appropriate security countermeasures have been implemented to safeguard buildings, property, and IRS personnel. Duties also include conducting annual and/or periodic contract assessments and physical equipment inventories. Credentialing and Access Management Oversight: Oversees verification of Personal Identification Verification (PIV) cards and ensures cards are programmed with correct facility access and that employee security files contain necessary documentation to support the issuance of the card with such authorizations. May oversee the Separating Employee Clearances (SEC) program, ensuring that IRS property is properly accounted for and returned. Ensures POD access for contractors is based on a policy requirements andaccess that expires on the ending date of the current contract on which they are employed, ensuring logical access is removed timely and the access card is retrieved. Coordinates with FMSS HQ Access and ID Management to ensure all credentialing and access processes being used in supported facilities are current and accurate. Project Management: Specialist is responsible for security system design and scope of work (SOW)creation that includes designing, procuring, and managing the installation of physical security countermeasures that are appropriate and that are installed in a manner that complies with all guiding directives. Projects often include high-dollar or state-of-the-art systems. Emergency Preparedness and Planning: Personally prepares and/or assists security chiefs or lower graded employees in the preparation of Occupant Emergency Plans (OEP). Conducts Emergency Evacuation (EED) and Shelter-in-Place (SIP) briefs and drills, as well as Active shooter/active threat training for assigned PODs. Conducts emergency management procedures as they relate to physical security involvement of incident management during an emergency, to include Continuity of Operations (COOP) events. Customer Service: Provides a broad range of services to IRS employees, managers, and executives in assigned PODs. This can include assisting walk-in or electronic ticket customers as needed in such areas as key and lock replacement or coordinating with contractors for repair of equipment. Position is also responsible for providing training, guidance, and explanation of regulations, policies, and procedures to a full-range of IRS staff, including lower-graded Physical Security Specialists, in all areas of physical securityrequirements. Manages service requests for supported facilities. Takes appropriate measures to improve service delivery based on periodic reviews of incoming requests and responses.

Requiremennts

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)) Undergo a review of prior performance/conduct and an income tax verification. Refer to "Get Your Tax Record" at http://www.irs.gov/ (https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript) to check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a payment, or review answers to tax questions. If you are not in compliance, you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS. Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. These documents must be unexpired original or certified copies. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code

9202(c) and 5 C.F.R920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, FairChanceAct@treasury.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.

Qualifications

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. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for this position, you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12: To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience that demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of physical security concepts, policies, standards, procedures, and systems design in order to ensure compliance with program requirements and complete physical security projects. This knowledge is generally demonstrated by assignments where you review draft national security policies and standards, manage physical security programs and systems, (includes identification media, intrusion detection and alarm systems); develop intrusion and surveillance system scopes of work for new construction and space realignments; assess and resolve issues with physical security equipment and databases: provide technical assistance to managers, employees and coworkers to ensure security measures are met and to resolve security issues; prepare written reports of findings from risk assessments, compliance security reviews and site surveys; and provide advice and guidance on budgetary requirements for security equipment and systems. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

Education

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

Additional Information

Subject to a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed). Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled. The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the minimum locality pay up to maximum locality pay for all duty locations listed. The range will be adjusted for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Tour of Duty: Start and stop times between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available. In the event that a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location. Relocation expenses - No. The employment of any candidate, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position will be conditional on obtaining and maintaining a High Risk Security Clearance. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. This position requires moderate physical activity including by not limited to crouching and kneeling. Also, may lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds. Telework 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. Vacancies to be filled as follows: 1 vacancy - Washington, District of Columbia 1 vacancy - New Carrollton, Maryland 1 vacancy - Kearneysville, West Virginia Please consider each location carefully when applying. If you are selected for a position at one of your location selections, that location will become your official post of duty.

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