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Summary Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Physical Security Specialist. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Lakewood, Colorado Responsibilities The purpose of this position is to serve as a technical expert for the Security Division in risk mitigation and will serve as a security specialist for the management, formulation, coordination, and oversight of assigned physical security project functions. The Security Division has responsibility for developing and/or supporting all aspects of Reclamation-wide Security Programs, carrying out security and functions affecting Reclamation's mission objectives; and providing liaison with the Department of the Interior (Department), other agencies, and outside groups and organizations. Program expertise is used to provide assistance, coordination, and support to the Commissioner, the Mission Assurance and Protection Organization, and the Regional and Area Offices in all aspects of Reclamation-wide Security Programs. The duties include: Travel to Reclamation facilities to assist with electronic security components and systems to assess, design, install guide, train, troubleshoot, repair, replace etc., electronic security components and systems. Assists in advising Reclamation management in security techniques in physical security and electronic security; recommends methods for enhancing effectiveness of security systems through physical security modification and applications of evolving technology; and evaluates and makes recommendations on how to implement Departmental and Reclamation policies and guidelines. Participates in the analysis, assessment, and evaluation of vulnerabilities, security threats and mitigation of risks to Reclamation assets. Evaluates the effectiveness of existing electronic security systems and practices. Recommends the type of control requirements, procedures, and systems needed; determines whether personnel are adhering to established policies, practices and safety requirements; and recommends appropriate actions to correct deficiencies. Assists in the development, engineering, evaluation, and provision for installation of protective systems and other devices to ensure equipment and facilities are not compromised, sabotaged, stolen, misused, or subjected to terrorist, malicious mischief, or other acts of willful interference. Provides technical expertise on security system designs, engineering and complex construction plans. Assists with planning, designing, development, administering, reviewing, and ensuring the quality assurance and management of technical and physical security system renovation and new construction projects. Assist facilities and the Security Program with activities associated with physical and electronic systems that support the security mission directly or indirectly, such as with uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) programs,, secure spaces, program/project management, data management, administrative duties as needed. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation. You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents). You must submit eligibility documents for veterans consideration (see Required Documents). You must meet any minimum education and/or experience requirements (see Qualifications). You must submit transcript(s) to verify education requirements (see Qualifications/Education). You must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Failure to maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times will result in removal from the position. You will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment as a condition of employment. This position is also subject to random drug testing. Who May Apply: Qualifications In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the education and/or specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. To qualify at the GS-11, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-09 level in federal service which includes: working as a team member in group responsible for designing and installing electronic security systems, providing technical review of electronic security system plans prior to installation, and providing remote trouble shooting for field personnel. OR You could otherwise qualify on the basis of Education having successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.). OR You may combine specialized experience and education to meet the minimum qualifications. To qualify at the GS-12, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-11 level in federal service which includes: independently designing and installing electronic security systems, providing technical review of electronic security system plans prior to installation, and providing remote trouble shooting for field personnel. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Time-In-Grade: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower-grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including time-in-grade restrictions and any selective placement factors if applicable, by 10/25/2024. Education This vacancy announcement allows substituting education for experience at the GS-11 grade level. You must submit a copy of college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not-qualified for the position. You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selected. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer. Accreditation: Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicable. For additional info, refer to the Office of Personnel Management and U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For additional info, refer to the U.S. Network for Education Information. Additional Information You may be required to serve an initial probationary period. Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and you may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive. Current agency employees may be eligible to receive a referral bonus for recruitment of this position. For information visit: Referral Bonus Awards. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses are authorized with the exception of the Guaranteed Home Sale Provision or first-post-of-duty relocation expenses are authorized, as applicable. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), signed into law December 2017, suspends the moving expense deduction and the exclusion from income of qualified employer reimbursements of moving expenses that was allowed under previous tax laws. Employer reimbursements for moving costs are now generally taxed at the same rate as ordinary income. If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may request consideration for a Superior Qualifications Appointment. For information, visit: OPM Fact Sheet. Related non-Federal experience or related experience as retired members of the uniformed services may be credited towards computing entitlement to leave accrual, at managerial discretion, providing that experience meets certain criteria. This provision allows new employees to earn annual leave at a higher rate than would otherwise be allowed. (5 Code of Federal Regulations, 630). For additional information, please visit: Creditable Service for Annual Leave DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including applicant rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ This position is designated as a NON-CRITICAL SENSITIVE National Security position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated National Security Background Investigation (T5 or T5R or T3 or T3R or equivalent - specific level depends on risk level component of position designation) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment. You will be scored and placed onto a register, from which selections will be made as the workforce demands. Both permanent and temporary positions are filled from this register as well as full-time, part-time and intermittent work schedules. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify registration with the Selective Service System or that the applicant is exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Go to: https://www.sss.gov This is a non-bargaining unit position. Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.