Supervisory Physical Security Specialist

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the agency Americans trust with their lives. As a global leader in public health, CDC is the nation’s premier health promotion, prevention, and preparedness agency. Whether we are protecting the American people from public health threats, researching emerging diseases, or mobilizing public health programs with our domestic and international partners, we rely on our employees to make a real difference in the health and well-being of people here and around the world.

This HHS position meets the criteria outlined in
OMB M-17-18
and is exempt from the hiring freez
e.

PHS Commissioned Corps Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps may apply online to this announcement. Candidates will be referred as (CC) personnel and not as candidates for conversion to a permanent career or career-conditional appointment.

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO), Office of Safety, Security and Asset Management (OSSAM) in Atlanta, GA.

Additional selections may be made within the same geographical location CDC-wide.

CDC Financial Disclosure —OGE form 450

Holding ourselves to a higher standard; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention inspires public confidence in its trust responsibilities and mission by maintaining high ethical principles. This position is subject to the confidential financial disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). Therefore, if selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This Information will be required annually.

CDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Position is designated for drug testing.

DUTIES:

As a Supervisory Physical Security Specialist you will:

• Perform duties pertaining to the development, coordination, direction and assessment of a nation-wide physical security and laboratory technical security program for all CDC and ATSDR facilities and personnel.
• Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Develop, implement, evaluate and improve processes and procedures to monitor the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of the organization.
• Plan, organize, participate and provide direction to a team of specialists.
• Implement measures to reduce the vulnerability of specialized facilities or operations from material theft, diversion, sabotage or terrorism.
• Conduct security surveys of buildings and facilities to include CDC laboratories and develops measures to prevent unauthorized entry.
• Develop master plans for physical security matters at CDC and ATSDR facilities.
• Serve as a Project Officer on contracts related to security matters.
• Conduct periodic training on facility security, physical security, security policies and security procedures for government employees, contractor guard force and contractor employees.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level of difficulty and responsibility in the Federal service as defined in the next paragraph.

Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position to include performing duties pertaining to developing, coordinating, directing and assessing nation-wide physical security and laboratory technical security programs for CDC and ATSDR facilities and personnel.

Documenting experience:
In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee’s position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee’s supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the percentage of times the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee’s official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Once the application process is complete, a review of the resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Your qualifications will be evaluated and rated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

1.
Model a high standard of quality and commitment to organizational
objectives.

2.
Establish and maintain relationships for the purpose of achieving
business goals.

3.
Use a variety of approaches to manage and resolve concerns,
disagreements, and conflicts.

4.
Build professional skills and competencies and improve work processes.

5.
Foster and initiate new ideas, methods and solutions.

6.
Commit to satisfying internal and external customers.

7.
Make decisions in a timely manner.

8.
Recognize each person’s differences and utilize those to increase
organizational effectiveness.

9.
Respond quickly to change and easily consider new approaches.

10.
Effectively impact the organization through persuasion and gaining the
support of others.

11.
Gain the trust of others by taking responsibility for own actions and
telling the truth.

12.
Consider and respond appropriately to the needs and feelings of people
in different situations.

13.
F
oster an inclusive
workplace where differences are valued and used to achieve the mission.

14.
Deliver clear, effective communication and take responsibility for
understanding others.

15.
Understand and utilize organizational dynamics to achieve objectives.

16.
Assess and interpret policy to support decision making.

17.
Accurately assess problems and effectively and efficiently arrive at
effective solutions.

18.
Respond professionally in stressful and difficult situations.

19.
Focus on desired results and set and achieve challenging goals.

20.
Consult others about security-related administration, policies,
equipment, and processes.

21.
Gather and analyze information to solve problems, make recommendations,
and identify threats.

22.
Negotiate and maintain relationships with security-relevant parties.

23.
Develop and implement a security program.

24.
Develop, implement, and conduct security and intelligence training.

25.
Proactively identify and act on problems and opportunities.

26.
Provide direction and leadership to help teams achieve goals &
operate cooperatively & cohesively.

27.
Demonstrate a depth of judgment, knowledge and technical skill important
for the position.

28.
Express oneself clearly in business writing.

BENEFITS:

The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at
https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits
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