Job Summary

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 26-MD-12989783-MS

Job Description

To be qualified for the GS-12 Security Specialist, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience equivalent to the GS-11 level that demonstrates the ability to independently administer complex security programs. Examples include performing three (3) or more of the following: Managing physical security, personnel security, classified information security, or Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) operations in accordance with federal security requirements. Advising senior management on security policies, threat mitigation, risk assessments, emergency preparedness, continuity of operations, and security program compliance. Developing, implementing, evaluating, or inspecting security programs to ensure compliance with Intelligence Community, Department of Justice, or other federal security directives, policies, and standards. Coordinating security operations with federal law enforcement, intelligence community organizations, or other governmental agencies involving classified information, personnel security, investigations, or protective security programs. Planning, installing, testing, or overseeing physical security systems, access control systems, intrusion detection systems, CCTV, or other integrated security technologies. Administering personnel security processes, security clearances, classified visit requests, COMSEC, SCI access, or security awareness and training programs. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.