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Job SummaryJoining the Secret Service, Office of Technical Operations, Technical Security Division will allow you to support the mission by providing a variety of research, analysis, strategic planning, policy development, and communication assignments in support of the operational missions of the division. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.
QualificationsTo 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: You qualify for the GS-13 level (starting salary $121,785) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level performing duties such as: Conducts technical research, operational analysis, and advance planning activities in support of National Special Security Events and other events of national significance. Supports the development, review, and implementation of technical security, countermeasure, response, and after-action plans with USSS offices and federal, state, local, and other mission partners. Coordinates and evaluates pre-event training, tabletop exercises, field exercises, and other preparedness activities to support technical hazard response and operational readiness. GS-14: You qualify for the GS-14 level (starting salary $143,913) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level performing duties such as: Leads technical research, operational analysis, and advance planning activities in support of National Special Security Events and other events of national significance. Directs the development and delivery of complex briefings, strategic communications, reports, and other products for senior officials, interagency partners, and oversight stakeholders. Plans, coordinates, and evaluates pre-event training and exercises related to technical hazards, emergency response, continuity of operations, and operational readiness. 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). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current competitive service employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. 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. 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, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Major DutiesThe selectee will serve as a(n) Protective Events Specialist (Technical Hazards) in the Office of Technical Operations, Technical Security Division. Typical work assignments include: Conducting a variety of continuing and ad hoc administrative, technical research and analytical assignments in support of the security programs and protective operations of the Technical Security Division. Works with TSD managers, TEC, the Office of Protective Operations (OPO), Secret Service Police (SSP) and other Secret Service officials in the development, review, and implementation of various policies and programs related to security planning for NSSEs and other events of national significance. Collaborates with executive leadership in conducting high-level briefings for officials from the White House, Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, state and local partners, and/or foreign delegations. Develops and provides specific response plans and associated training exercises with outside agencies, in conjunction with the James J. Rowley Training Center (JJRTC) for all NSSEs, including but not limited to tabletop exercises, field training exercises, command and control exercises, briefings. Apply for this exciting opportunity to provide a technically secure environment for the President, Vice President, and other protectees. Employees plan for and provide protection against the full spectrum of potential threats through robust prevention, preparedness, detection, and response. This Protective Events Specialist (Technical Hazards) position starts at a base salary of $121,785.00, GS, with promotion potential to a base salary $187,093.00 GS-14 step 10.RequirementsU.S. Citizenship is required. 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 Mythbuster Page. Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. Submit to a Full-Scope polygraph examination prior to your appointment. This position requires the incumbent perform irregular shift work with adjustment in shift with little to no advance notification. Hours of work encompass fluctuating tours of duty to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime may be required as directed and the incumbent is subject to recall for extended periods. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.