Physical Security Specialist

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-11) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience 1) Analyzing, evaluating, planning and executing a physical security program that is risk informed and fully integrated with the security and continuity of operations of an organization; (2) ensuring that a physical security program meets regulatory requirements (e.g. Executive Orders, laws, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), and Critical Infrastructure Protections (CIP) standards); (3) administering a physical security program involving the implementation of protecting infrastructure, personnel, and assets. “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.
This position is located in the Physical Security (NNT) organization of Security and Continuity of Operations (NN), Chief Administrative Office (N), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). The purpose of this position is to perform a wide variety of analytical, planning, advisory, operational, and evaluative work in planning, developing, implementing, overseeing, and evaluating a physical security program.