Physical Security Specialist
The Physical Security Specialist (PSS) supports the programming and installation of a large automated physical access control and intrusion detection system application. You will program various devices configured to operate with various programs and manufacturers. Troubleshoot various device malfunctions and evaluate and resolve the system malfunction. Self performs and manages the installation of intrusion detection, access control, CCTV and data communication systems. Assists System Engineers with installation plans. Assists in site surveys. Assists in developing cost estimates and procuring equipment and installation materials. Conducts comprehensive alarm testing in compliance with VA standards and records all efforts for inspection by external agencies. Initiates work orders to correct any discrepancies. Incumbent will have technical authority over the VA Physical Security program for VASNHCS and affiliated CBOC's. Will develop plans, policies and procedures to provide the Medical Center Operating Services the capability to effectively identify and fulfill national security, homeland security and internal VA physical security requirements. Conducts security, vulnerability, and risk surveys and reviews analysis of pertinent security vulnerability data, to include threat/risk assessment and management data, and recommends appropriate security countermeasures. Conducts Physical Security Surveys / Vulnerability assessments per guidelines established by OS&LE. Conducts comprehensive review and analysis of physical security plans, inspection and survey reports for compliance with existing policies. Incumbent will ensure the physical security plan creates a cooperative effort with the crime prevention effort by VA Police and compliments with little or no impediment of policing or routine medical center operations. Promotion Potential:
The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule:
Mon - Friday, 7:
30 - 4:
00 or 8:
00 - 4:
30. Compressed/Flexible:
Not Available. Telework:
Not Available. Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Physical Security Specialist /GS-7 (00510-0), GS-9 (00511-0). Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/22/2019. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05 level. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07 level. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized Experience/Education:
GS-7 Specialized
Experience:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS- 5 level in Federal service. Specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Examples of specialized
Experience:
experienced in assisting in programming and installation of a large automated physical access control and intrusion detection system application. Exhibits the ability to use diagnostic equipment/software and established troubleshooting techniques to isolate network deficiencies, equipment failures and operational anomalies. Can read, interpret electrical and electromechanical schematics and architectural drawings. Has assisted in creating and tabulating local crime data to develop statistics for use by local police entities. Has assisted in conducting comprehensive review and analysis of physical security plans, inspection and survey reports. -OR- GS-7 Education:
One (1) full year of graduate level education or Superior Academic Achievement (Superior Academic Achievement:
The superior academic achievement provision is applicable to all occupations covered by this standard. See the General Policies and Instructions of the OPM.Gov Classification & Qualifications standard for specific guidance on applying the superior academic achievement provision). This education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies necessary to do the work. (Transcript required) -OR- GS-7 Combination of Education/Specialized
Experience:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-07 level. NOTE:
You must submit a copy of your transcript (unofficial or official) with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. GS-09 Specialized Experience/Education:
One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level, related to the duties of this position? Typically you would find related experience in a field that is closely related to the work of this position, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Physical Security Specialist. Examples of specialized
Experience:
experienced in programming and installation of a large automated physical access control and intrusion detection system application. Exhibits the ability to use diagnostic equipment/software and established troubleshooting techniques to isolate network deficiencies, equipment failures and operational anomalies. Can read, interpret electrical and electromechanical schematics and architectural drawings. Has created and tabulated local crime data to develop statistics for use by local police entities. Has experience in conducting comprehensive review and analysis of physical security plans, inspection and survey reports. -OR- GS-9 Education:
Possess a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or possess 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. This education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies necessary to do the work. (Transcript required). GS-9 Combination of Education/Specialized
Experience:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-09 level. NOTE:
You must submit a copy of your transcript (unofficial or official) with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Physical SecurityProblem SolvingTechnical CompetenceVulnerabilities Assessment Certifications:
Must successfully complete the VA Physical Security Specialist course and any other VA mandated physical security related courses. Certification - Technical Training required. Installer/Maintainer Certification and Advanced Certifications required. General information technology troubleshooting skills and experience. Law Enforcement Training Center Physical Security Certification. 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; religions; 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. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The incumbent may be required to walk at length, assume various physical positions, or sit at length while performing administrative functions. Must have good physical dexterity, good eyesight and hearing, and good verbal communication skills as well as the social skills to interact with the public and persons of varying backgrounds and personalities. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule:
Mon - Friday, 7:
30 - 4:
00 or 8:
00 - 4:
30. Compressed/Flexible:
Not Available. Telework:
Not Available. Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Physical Security Specialist /GS-7 (00510-0), GS-9 (00511-0). Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/22/2019. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05 level. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07 level. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized Experience/Education:
GS-7 Specialized
Experience:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS- 5 level in Federal service. Specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Examples of specialized
Experience:
experienced in assisting in programming and installation of a large automated physical access control and intrusion detection system application. Exhibits the ability to use diagnostic equipment/software and established troubleshooting techniques to isolate network deficiencies, equipment failures and operational anomalies. Can read, interpret electrical and electromechanical schematics and architectural drawings. Has assisted in creating and tabulating local crime data to develop statistics for use by local police entities. Has assisted in conducting comprehensive review and analysis of physical security plans, inspection and survey reports. -OR- GS-7 Education:
One (1) full year of graduate level education or Superior Academic Achievement (Superior Academic Achievement:
The superior academic achievement provision is applicable to all occupations covered by this standard. See the General Policies and Instructions of the OPM.Gov Classification & Qualifications standard for specific guidance on applying the superior academic achievement provision). This education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies necessary to do the work. (Transcript required) -OR- GS-7 Combination of Education/Specialized
Experience:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-07 level. NOTE:
You must submit a copy of your transcript (unofficial or official) with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. GS-09 Specialized Experience/Education:
One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level, related to the duties of this position? Typically you would find related experience in a field that is closely related to the work of this position, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Physical Security Specialist. Examples of specialized
Experience:
experienced in programming and installation of a large automated physical access control and intrusion detection system application. Exhibits the ability to use diagnostic equipment/software and established troubleshooting techniques to isolate network deficiencies, equipment failures and operational anomalies. Can read, interpret electrical and electromechanical schematics and architectural drawings. Has created and tabulated local crime data to develop statistics for use by local police entities. Has experience in conducting comprehensive review and analysis of physical security plans, inspection and survey reports. -OR- GS-9 Education:
Possess a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or possess 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. This education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies necessary to do the work. (Transcript required). GS-9 Combination of Education/Specialized
Experience:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-09 level. NOTE:
You must submit a copy of your transcript (unofficial or official) with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Physical SecurityProblem SolvingTechnical CompetenceVulnerabilities Assessment Certifications:
Must successfully complete the VA Physical Security Specialist course and any other VA mandated physical security related courses. Certification - Technical Training required. Installer/Maintainer Certification and Advanced Certifications required. General information technology troubleshooting skills and experience. Law Enforcement Training Center Physical Security Certification. 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; religions; 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. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The incumbent may be required to walk at length, assume various physical positions, or sit at length while performing administrative functions. Must have good physical dexterity, good eyesight and hearing, and good verbal communication skills as well as the social skills to interact with the public and persons of varying backgrounds and personalities. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0080 Security Administration - Salary Range:
$42,551 to $67,660 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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