Supervisory Security Specialist

Summary

As a Supervisory Security Specialist, you will serve as the Branch Chief for the Physical Security Branch that performs work pertaining to the administration of Physical Security Standards. Location of position: Fort Worth, TX, Lakewood, CO, Kansas City, MO, Tacoma, WA, Raleigh, NC & Washington, D.C. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Duties

Serves as the principal technical advisor to GSA officials regarding the comprehensive administration of physical and industrial security programs. Co-leads the Government Services and Facility Sector, representing GSA interests and ensuring that national implementation strategies align with policies and directives established by the Chief Security Officer. Manages and provides executive oversight for various Office of Mission Assurance (OMA) programs, specifically focusing on physical security and sector-wide initiatives. Develops and fosters innovative OMA initiatives designed to generate new technical knowledge offerings while coordinating closely with the OMA Emergency Management Office to ensure seamless security integration during natural disasters. Participates in the high-level development of work measurement systems and establishes long-range program goals. Translates industry "best practices" into actionable program improvements and high-performance work team structures. Monitors program measures and results to ensure all security objectives meet federal standards and operational requirements. Manages the strategic allocation of resources by tracking and forecasting utilization across the security program. Develops supporting program data and sophisticated business case rationales to justify staffing levels and budget requests, ensuring the Office of Mission Assurance maintains the necessary fiscal and human capital to fulfill its mission. Provides full technical and administrative supervision to a subordinate staff, including planning work, setting priorities, and evaluating performance. Identifies professional development needs and ensures employees participate in continuing education to maintain technical expertise. Proactively furthers Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) objectives by ensuring equity. Requirements

If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 5 investigation level). You must be granted this clearance before you can start the job. Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment. Serve a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative drug test result. This position requires a Special-Sensitive clearance. Due to the nature of the duties, communities and communications involved the incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Special Sensitive security clearance. This position may be required to fulfill duty requirements as needed and may involve performing tasks within a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). Qualifications

To evaluate your qualifications, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated, we recommend including the following information: Name, address, telephone number, email address; Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade); Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement. Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts. Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible. If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. The GS-14 salary range starts at $127,829 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience managing and/or coordinating a security and emergency management program. This experience must have involved the development and implementation of program policies and concepts, policy interpretation, and critical operations planning for the personnel and information security of an organization.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), and responses you provide on the application questionnaire. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. You will not be considered for the position if you fail to complete the assessment. You will be assessed on the following competencies: Oral Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Customer Service, Leadership, Planning & Evaluating, Influencing/Negotiating, Strategic Thinking, Human Capital Management. Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions. Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA's Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority. You may preview questions for this vacancy. Benefits

You will have access to many benefits including: Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans) Life insurance coverage with several options Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan) Transit and child care subsidies Flexible spending accounts Long-term care insurance Training and development Other Information

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches. If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage. Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved: · Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.