Duties

Summary

A successful candidate in this position will:

This position will provide technical and financial advice on all Safeguards & Security (S&S) matters under the purview of the Office of Nuclear Materials Production, Management and Protection, and assist technical experts on S&S activities at other Nuclear Energy (NE) locations, as appropriate.

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Responsibilities

As a Security Specialist, you will:

• Review and analyze the Idaho Sitewide Safeguards & Security (S&S) program performance, reflected in such materials as site-wide reviews, facility-specific evaluations, and vulnerability assessments, and compares activities with established requirements and expectations. Identify problems or inconsistencies with facilities' data, i.e., incomplete, inaccurate, and/or reported program accomplishments, develop evaluations of program implementation, and prepare recommendations on program improvement actions.
  
• Participate as a member of ad hoc multidisciplinary teams in conducting formal comprehensive oversight reviews of selected program/projects to address current S&S status; identifies indicators of progress and/or shortfalls in meeting long-term performance goals; and documents findings and/or develops analysis of findings in order to make recommendations for further action. Also participate in an authoritative capacity on multi-program teams to develop and review DOE S&S policy.
  
• Conduct independent analysis, perform research, and provide recommendations on a wide range of S&S issues and initiatives, both immediate and long-term, associated with development of DOE and program policies and guidance.
  
• Formulate the Idaho Sitewide S&S program budget, i.e., physical and cyber security activities within the overall Nuclear Energy S&S budget; analyze and identify requirements, and develop justifications for funding increases or decreases; and prepare commensurate program guidance memoranda to ensure that field execution of work is in accordance with approved budgets.
  

Travel Required

Occasional travel - Occasional Travel is required.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
12

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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 a pre-employment drug test and random testing after appointment.
• Subject to satisfactory security and suitability determinations.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• This position is included in the Department of Energy's Technical Qualification Program (TQP). The selectee will be required to meet core, position, and site specific technical qualification standards within a reasonable period of time (typically from 12 to 18 months) from the date of placement in the position.
• Appointment is contingent upon initial and continued compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity.
• This position is not in the bargaining unit.
• Eligible candidates for this position must be able to obtain and maintain an Q security clearance.
• Telework may be available as determined by agency policy.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants may qualify at the GS-09 and GS-11 levels of this position based soley on education, one year specialized experience, or a combination of education and specialized experience.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

You may qualify at the GS-09 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements:

A. One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-07) requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the positions being filled. Specialized Experience is defined as:

GS-9: Experience assisting with conducting physical security inspections, reviewing unclassified reports, articles, and other documents for sensitive information prior to release to the general public, and assisting contractors to ensure security programs are in place in accordance with (IAW) approved security plans, laws, and federal guidance.

OR

Have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities as described below.

OR

Through a combination of education and experience.

You may qualify at the GS-11 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements:

A. One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-09) requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the positions being filled. Specialized Experience is defined as:

GS-11: Experience providing input for policies, guidance, and oversight for physical security programs; conducting security inspections; ensuring all classified material is reviewed, downgraded, and destroyed IAW appropriate guidance.
OR

B. Have 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. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities as described below.

OR

Through a combination of education and experience.

One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the positions being filled. Specialized Experience is defined as:

GS-12: Experience developing policies, guidance, and oversight for physical security programs; conducting physical security inspections; ensuring all classified material is reviewed, downgraded, and destroyed IAW appropriate guidance; conducting OPSEC training and briefings to employees, contractors, management, and other appropriate personnel; writing operations security plans; and developing program project plans.

No substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 level.

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!

Knowledge of a broad range of security program relationships, or significant expertise and depth in one of the specialized areas of security

Knowledge of Classification Management to interpret classification guidance and application of appropriate classification markings of working and finished documents, media, automated systems, and meetings.

Knowledge of a wide variety of security concepts, principles, and practices to review independently, analyze, and resolve difficult and complex security problems

Skill in professional personal interaction with all levels of management, staff, and contractors

Ability to prepare comprehensive operations security plans that ensure the reliability of safeguards and security systems and programs

"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

EDUCATION:

There is no education requirement, but at the GS-9 and -11 levels a candidate can substitute education for experience.

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.

Additional information

The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• New employees to the Department of Energy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .
• 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.

EEO Policy: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/EEO_Policy_Statement
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/

How You Will Be Evaluated

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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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Q Access Authorization

Drug test required
Yes

Required Documents

Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.
If you are unsure, click the link for each document type to read more.

ALL APPLICANTS: You must submit a about what is expected in your resume." href="https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/How_to_create_your_resume" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">resume supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire.

• Your resume should list all work experience (paid and unpaid); you must list the full name and address of the each employer.
• For all types of work experience, you should indicate the start and end dates (include month, day, and year); you must also list the average number of hours per week that you worked.
• For paid work experience, please indicate your starting grade/salary for each position and the highest grade/salary you earned (if different).
• Your resume should also include any education and training you have completed (list the program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
• For more information about what to include in your resume, please view this USAJOBS Resume Tutorial video on YouTube.

Most DOE offices will allow you to submit a resume in the format of your choice (as an attached document or as a USAJOBS Resume Builder format). However, some offices may require one specific format. You will be notified at the time you click 'Apply Online' which type of resume is acceptable. It is important that you are complete and thorough in your resume. If any of the above information is not included in your resume, we may not be able to fully credit you for your experience.

Current and former Federal employees: Most recent SF-50 (Standard Form 50 - Notice of Personnel Action).

To properly verify status eligibility, your SF-50 must show the following. If you do not submit an appropriate SF-50, we cannot verify your status eligibility!

Full position title;

appointment type;

occupational series;

pay plan, grade, and step;

tenure code; and

service computation date (SCD).

If specific educational requirements are indicated for this vacancy: experience." href="https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Education" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Documentation verifying your educational claims which can include unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned and final grade. Please see the Education section for more information.

Veterans: authorities and the documentation you need to submit" href="http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/shav/index.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">veteran eligibility documentation (DD-214 Member #4 Copy, VA Letter, Standard Form (SF) 15 as applicable). Please note: If you are a veteran who has not yet been discharged, you may provide a statement of intent to discharge from your agency to receive Veterans Preference under the VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011.

Persons with Disabilities: Individuals with intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities may apply for appointment through the Schedule A hiring authority. flexibilities for persons with disabilities" href="https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Certified verification of a disability from a licensed medical professional; a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist; or any Federal, state, or District of Columbia agency or U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits will be required.

Displaced Federal employees who qualify for CTAP/ICTAP: If you are a former Federal employee who was displaced due to a Reduction-in-Force (RIF) or surplused by some other means, please submit a copy of the separation letter or RIF notice from your agency. To be selected under I/CTAP, you must still be found well-qualified for this position. Please see the OPM Guide to Career Transition for more information.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.