Summary

This position is located in the Division of Administration, Corporate Service Branch, Security Enterprise Programs Section of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and provides support in the areas of security services for all Washington, D.C. facilities and employees.

Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill similar vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.

Duties

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• Responsible for safeguarding personnel, facilities, sensitive information, and Corporation property.
• Provides oversite of security operations at the headquarters facilities to ensure compliance with all regulations and directives.
• Performs risk and threat assessments, security surveys and makes recommendations addressing facility physical security requirements before, during and after construction.
• Develops and implements security strategies, standards and procedures for FDIC headquarters sites, service centers, regional offices and field offices.
• Conducts risk assessments, inspects facilities, and evaluates the effectiveness of existing security practices and procedures. Develop plans, organizes, coordinates, and conducts ongoing site surveys, evaluations, reviews, and audits to identify physical security conditions requiring corrective actions and determines additional requirements to minimize security vulnerabilities (e.g., building architectural alterations required to support installation of secure phones, facility security design for visitor control, analyze new facility plans and recommend necessary alterations, building access control, intrusion detection systems and closed circuit video).
• Ensures compliance with national policies and FDIC directives and procedures for classification management, information sharing programs, and other related areas of security including physical security countermeasures, information security, and industrial security.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Completion Of Financial Disclosure May Be Required.

Must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance through a T5 background investigation.

Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Qualifications

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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. Additional qualifications information can be found here.

To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CG-12 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as providing guidance on physical security matters in the protection of personnel, information, and facilities; drafting and implementing physical security policies and procedures; and serving as a liaison with federal, state, and local security services.

Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors - if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.

For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed:

• Organization/Agency's Name
• Title
• Salary (series and grade, if applicable)
• Start and end dates (including the month and year)
• Number of hours you worked per week
• Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement

If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.

NOTE: Please indicate how you meet the specialized experience under each applicable position. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.

Additional information

This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

Must be able to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to do so may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. During the probationary or trial period, you will be evaluated for fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.