Summary

This position is in Region 7, Mission Support Division, Security, Safety, and Facilities Management. About Region 7: Region 7

This is an office-centered positionyou must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.

Duties

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You will:

• Direct regional facility physical security programs (perimeter, entry/exit, access control, internal security, and security planning).
• Lead strategic and programmatic planning and implementation on all physical security matters.
• Manage security operations to protect personnel, property, facilities, operations, and materials from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, threats, assault, vandalism, espionage, sabotage, and loss.
• Work collaboratively and proactively with Facilities Manager and Health and Safety Manager to support sound security controls for the region to ensure the protection of EPA employees and property.
• Design, deliver, and facilitate formal and informal training on physical security procedures, security awareness, Occupant Emergency Plans, and Continuity of Operations, tailored to the specific needs of the facility and program.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

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You must meet time-in-grade requirements no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement.

This position is designated as High Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date..

You will be required to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.

Pre-employment drug testing is required and random testing thereafter.

Qualifications

NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

To qualify for the GS-13 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-12 level defined as providing expert level advice and direction on a broad range of physical security programs; managing and coordinating physical and personnel security programs; and developing and implementing occupant emergency plans and activities, as well as continuity of operations programs.

You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully:

• Program/Project Management/Evaluation*
• Physical Security*
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Service*
• Decision Making
• Attention to Detail
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication

*You will be evaluated on these critical competencies.

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.

*If you have part-time work experience, read this: Part-Time Experience.

Additional information

Are you a Displaced Federal Employee? If so, please read the Required Documents section and visit the EPA website for additional information on the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): CTAP/ICTAP

NOTE: To be entitled to selection priority, you must be rated well-qualified (i.e., you must have a score of 87 or highersee the How You Will Be Evaluated section).

If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by EPA. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting to work in this position will be your responsibility.

This position is not in the bargaining unit.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

Benefits will not change for current permanent EPA employees.

If you are selected for this position, situational telework may be approved by your supervisor if you meet eligibility requirements, as allowable by agency policy and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement. EPA policy only allows telework to be approved situationally. Situational telework is for work or assignments of specific limited duration on an occasional, emergency, or ad hoc basis.

NOTE: If you are an EPA employee who currently works at a remote work location (i.e., full-time telework), your approval for remote work does not transfer to this position, subject to Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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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.