This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Administration (OA), Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO), Physical Security Division. The incumbent serves as a Physical Security Specialist. The incumbent is responsible for the prevention of unauthorized access, use, theft, or disclosure of classified national security information by implementing security best practices, policies and procedures and other physical security programs for all EOP personnel.

Duties

As a Physical Security Specialist, GS-0080-11/12, your typical work assignments may include the following: -Develops standards and policies to satisfy regulatory compliance and the needs and changing demands of the White House and EOP. -Performs the primary role of sponsor for the PIV card issuance program. -Interacts with customers to troubleshoot PIV card related issues. -Ensures the proper execution of HSPD-12 programs and roles for the EOP physical security team. -Executes the day-to-day administration of an HSPD-12 program used in the issuance of PIV credentials to all federal employees and contractors.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national
• Selective Service registration is required if you are a male born after December 31, 1959.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Executive Office of the President will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• May be required to successfully complete a one year probationary period.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
• Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• The agency requires 30 days on site before being eligible to participate in the telework program.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. You may qualify at the GS-11 level, if you must meet the following minimum qualification requirements:One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates the following: 1) Executing an agency's HSPD-12 program and systems. 2) Implementing a wide array of security programs focused on the following disciplines: physical, information, and operations security; and 3) Assisting in the operations of a PIV Card Issuing Facility (PCIFs). -OR- Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related -OR- A combination of experience and education. (Combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements as specified above. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades below GS-11.) You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you must meet the following minimum qualification requirements:One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates the following: 1) Overseeing an agency's HSPD-12 program and systems. 2) Implementing and overseeing a wide array of security programs focused on the following disciplines: physical, information, and operations security; and 3) Leading operations of a PIV Card Issuing Facility (PCIFs). Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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.

Education

There is no education substitution for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of Administration 725 17th Street Washington, DC 20503 US
• Name: Client Services EOP - OA
• Email: [email protected]