Program Support Specialist

To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying. You qualify for the GS-13 level (starting salary $117,962.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level performing duties such as: Evaluating operations and making recommendations for existing processes and procedures to accomplish program objectives. Serving as a contraction officer’s representative (COR) and overseeing contract procurement and billing functions such as payment of monthly bills and ensuring contracts are properly funded. Conducting facility inspections required under Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and assisting with risk management at various facilities. Serving as a liaison by providing data, inspection reports to management and responding to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet “time-in-grade” requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50, “Notice of Personnel Action” that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to comply. The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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.
Joining the Secret Service, Office of Human Resources, Safety, Health and Environmental Programs Division will allow you the opportunity to ensure that SAF, Safety and Environmental policies are implemented to support operations and conserve resources. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.