About this role
Job Summary
Joining the U.S. Secret Service's Office of Technical Operations Directorate in either the Technical Security Division or the Aviation and Airspace Security Division will allow you to conduct and coordinate a variety of highly technical security functions at the White House and other United States Secret Service facilities.
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Qualifications
To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying. GS-13: Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level (starting base salary $90,925) if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Recommending solutions to detection regarding installation, and maintenance and lifecycle replacements. Conducting security surveys for recommendations to leadership.
Training non-technical office personnel on the proper use of electronic security systems, addressing questions and ensuring effective system operation. Developing and/or modifying database processes for storage, collection, and dissemination to improve data management and support security operations. 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.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The U.S. 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, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Major Duties
- The selectee will serve as a Security Specialist within the U.S. Secret Service's Office of Technical Operations Directorate, assigned to either the Technical Security Division or the Aviation and Airspace Security Division. Typical work assignments include: Consulting with agency personnel and contractors to review proposals, plans and specifications for property renovations and office relocation, to ensure compatibility with technical security policies and standards. Developing, enhancing and/or modifying existing database storage, collection and dissemination processes. Inspecting office electronic security systems on an annual basis for compliance with established and approved U.S. Secret Service (USSS) standards. Instructing non-technical office personnel specifically on proper usage of office electronic security systems. Apply for this exciting opportunity to ensure a secure technical environment for the President and Vice President of the United States, provide limited technical security for other protectees, and technical assistance for investigative support.
This Security Specialist position starts at a base salary of $90,925 (GS-13, Step 1) with potential to $118,204 (GS-13, Step 10). The locality adjustment will be added to the base salary of the selected location. Applicants will only be considered for one (1) location based on the duty station selected at the time of application.
Requirements
Be a U.S. citizen Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. If selected for this position, you will be required to: Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit: OPM Mythbusters Page. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. Possess a valid U.S. state motor vehicle operator's license and maintain a valid license while you occupy the position.
Submit a financial disclosure report. Dual Compensation Offset Waiver Approved for Rehires: This announcement is being used to recruit CSRS and FERS annuitants on a limited basis with a waiver of salary offset (if a dual compensation waiver is requested) under certain specified circumstances not to exceed 12/31/2028. Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset waiver (dual compensation) are eligible for: Full annuity and full Federal salary. Annual and sick leave (not applicable for an intermittent work schedule) Full-time, part-time, or intermittent work schedules.
Receive overtime (on a full schedule). Overtime hours are counted towards maximum hour limitations. New hires under this authority will be offered a 4-year, non-status, term appointment in the competitive service. Appointments that continue past December 31, 2028, may be subjected to salary offset (reduced) if the OPM dual compensation salary offset waiver is not renewed. Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset waiver (dual compensation) are NOT eligible for: Additional retirement coverage (other than Social Security coverage). TSP Contributions. Annual, sick leave or holiday pay (applicable to an intermittent work schedule only). Reemployed annuitants may only receive one appointment per job series.