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Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Information about Salt Lake City and the surrounding area can be found here. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities This position serves as a Physical Security Specialist for the Utah State Office. Serves as the administrator and decision maker on all state-wide physical security projects, operations and systems. Develops, applies and maintains routine processes to enhance physical security protection. Serves as the main contact and advisor for the installation, maintenance and performance of Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card systems. Creates and executes security plans ensuring the proper level of protection is provided to guarantee a secure working environment. Performs routine, unscheduled inspections of facilities and personnel to ensure protection against security violations and suggests appropriate corrective actions. Maintains and tests Video Surveillance Systems (VSS), Physical Access Control Systems (PACS), and duress alarms ensuring all are functional in the event of emergencies or increased threat levels. Conducts annual security assessments to state-wide Bureau of Land Management (BLM) facilities and sites. Acts as a Contract Officer’s Representative (COR) for contracts related to security services. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified: 1) The incumbent must be a graduate (or become a graduate with the first available opportunity after entrance on duty) of the Federal Law Enforcement Center Physical Security Training Program or other credentialed federal government or U.S. military physical security courses. Allowable substitutions are professional certifications awarded by entities such as the American Society for Industrial Security or similar accreditation organizations. 2) The incumbent is required to complete 40 hours of annual security-related training. Training must be conducted in accordance with the intent to enhance the skills of security professionals, afford them opportunities for professional growth, and improve the quality of the services they provide. This requirement may be satisfied by attending a security conference/workshop or other security-related training courses. The incumbent is required to successfully complete this security training as soon as possible but no later than one year after being appointed to the Physical Security Specialist position. 3) The incumbent is subject to drug testing. 4) The incumbent may be subject to 24-hour call back. 5) The incumbent must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position. In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. To qualify at the GS-12 level you must meet the following: Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level comparable in difficulty and complexity to perform the duties of a Physical Security Specialist. Qualifying specialized experience includes: assessing and/or developing security plans, policies and procedures to ensure appropriate security and protection is available for a safe and secure working environment; installing, testing and/or managing security and protective systems such as Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card equipment and programs, Physical Access Control Systems (PACS), Video Surveillance Systems (VSS), duress alarms and/or employee notification systems; performing scheduled and/or unscheduled inspections of facilities and personnel to evaluate current security measures meet required protocol to ensure protection from safety violations; providing updates, guidance, training and/or advice to leadership, employees and/or contractors related to security matters ensuring awareness of any potential risks or dangers. Please not there are no educational substitutions at this grade level. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. Physical Demands: The incumbent's work is sedentary in nature and generally completed in an office environment. The field work for inspections, evaluations, monitoring, and training requires standing, stooping, bending, and climbing ladders and stairs and may involve walking over uneven terrain. Work Environment: The work is performed mostly in an indoor office environment. Field work may occur under adverse weather conditions involving extreme temperatures, slippery surfaces, dust, smoke, noise, noxious fumes, etc. Education Additional Information DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee. The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment.