TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Occasional travel - Minimum of three trips per year, one week each trip.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED:
Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes Permanent Change of Station expenses may be authorized.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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You must be a United States Citizen.

This employer participates in the e-Verify program.

Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.

Resume and question responses must be submitted online.

Must pass pre-employment drug test and random testing after appointment.

You must obtain and maintain a "Q" Security Clearance.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report required for selected applicant(s).
• Eligible candidates for this position must be able to obtain and maintain a Q sensitive security clearance. 
• The duties and responsibilities of this position require that the incumbent have access to documents and/or material containing Secret Restricted Data as well as Top Secret National Security Information which are related to sensitive issues. Therefore, the position demands the highest degree of public trust and requires that the incumbent possess and maintain a DOE "Q" Clearance.
• This position has also been assigned as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to testing for illegal drug use. The selectee must test negative prior to being appointed to this position and will be subject to random testing thereafter. Failure to pass or refusal to take subsequent tests could result in non-selection or disciplinary action, up to and including removal from the Federal service.
• This position is not included in the Bargaining Unit under NTEU.
• The employee may be required to undergo safety training and use protective equipment and clothing such as safety glasses and steel toe safety shoes.

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 grade level (GS-12 level for GS-13 applicants or GS-13 level for GS-14 applicants) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

For the GS-13 Level:

1. Serves as a technical advisor on safeguards and security, emergency management, and critical infrastructure protection matters;
2. Implements a Headquarters (organization/agency level) Security Officer program;
3. Improves security and emergency management systems, identifying deficiencies, implementing controls and correcting vulnerabilities; and
4. Writes clear and effective correspondence, reports, and other written materials for internal and external distribution to broad audiences, including senior leaders in government, business, and/or academia. 

For the GS-14 Level:

1. Represents an organization as a technical expert on intra- and interagency government and industry working groups that focus on protection of national critical infrastructure assets as well as a National Laboratory. 
2. Implements a Headquarters (organization/agency level) Security Officer program;
3. Provides oversight for all field site security operations; and
4. Provides highly technical guidance and security policy advice to top officials on the protection of information, property, facilities, or operations from unauthorized disclosure, diversion, misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, espionage, sabotage or loss.

Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application!

1. Knowledge of laws, policies, and regulations governing federal security programs.
2. Skilled communicator. Effectively communicates verbally and in writing, including correspondence and reports to persons and organizations with varied technical, government, and business backgrounds.
3. Skilled in the implementation and management of a Headquarters Security program.
4. Ability to oversee Field Site Security Programs as well as Emergency Response and Critical Infrastructure Protection activities.

"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.

Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

EDUCATION:

There are no specific educational or individual requirements for this series at these grades. The Group Coverage Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions listing specific requirements can be found on the Office of Personnel Management website linked here.

Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

• The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
• If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section.
• More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
• Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
• Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
• All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.

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Reasonable Accommodation Policy: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Reasonable_Accommodation_Policy_Statement
Veterans Information: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Veterans_Information
Telework: www.telework.gov
Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The Department of Energy uses an application tracking system to evaluate the responses you provide in the applicant assessment questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications necessary for this position. Then, the HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will conduct a quality review of your application and supporting documentation to determine if your qualifications meet the criteria for referral to the selecting official.

We will also verify that you are eligible for Merit Promotion positions by reviewing your previous Federal employment to ensure you meet Time-in-Grade requirements. If you are eligible to apply to Merit Promotion announcements based on Veteran or other non-competitive statuses, we will verify your supporting documentation prior to referral.

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.

If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly.
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