This position is in the Office of Secure Transportation, Office of Technical Services (OTS), Safety and Security Division (SSD), Security Branch will lead vulnerability assessment activities utilizing Department of Energy (DOE)/National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) vulnerability assessment techniques, principles, and procedures.

Duties

As a Security Specialist, you will: - Conduct inspections, surveillances and surveys, and evaluate security plans, practices and procedures to advise on safeguards and security operations for the protection of nuclear assets. - Review, analyze and maintain required evidence files that document the current state of readiness of the Transportation Safeguards System and mitigate gaps in Vulnerability Assessment Program files. - Lead vulnerability assessments of nuclear protection strategies, develops policies and procedures, organizational training, and security survey methodologies. - Explain and defend complex concepts related to safeguards and security objectives, findings, and recommendations.

Requirements

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-02, NV-03, or GS-12 supporting a security program with responsibilities for ensuring program compliance with security directives, implementing security requirements for fixed site facilities, conducting comprehensive studies, and presenting recommendations for program improvements. Specialized Experience: I have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the NQ-02, NV-03 pay band or GS-12 level in the Federal Service to include: supporting a security program with responsibilities for ensuring program compliance with security directives, implementing security requirements for fixed site facilities, conducting comprehensive studies, and presenting recommendations for program improvements. Examples of Specialized Experience: 1. Performs extensive coordination and gains the support of other technical experts throughout the Security Branch as well as other OST offices. 2. Provides technical support for organizational compliance with DOE/NNSA Security Orders and OST Security Policies and Procedures. 3. Provides clear guidance on safeguard and security objectives, policies, and procedures, advises on new developments and advances in safeguards and security techniques and recommends methods for enhancing efficiency of security systems through modifications and applications of evolving technology. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Education

NQ 3 or GS-13: THERE IS NO EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION FOR EXPERIENCE AT THIS GRADE LEVEL.

This position does not require Education.

Contacts

• Address NNSA - Office of Secure Transportation 24600 20th St SE Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5507 US
• Name: Latrice Ginwright
• Email: [email protected]