Security Assistant (Office Automation)

• Serves as a first point-of-contact for the Visitor Center providing information directing calls and visitors to the appropriate personnel/location and using tact courtesy alertness and good judgment.
• Greet and process NBAF visitors and/or new employees using the proper procedures and system.
• Coordinate with the Visitor Center Administrator sponsor and guard force to process visit requests and ensure only pre-approved and authorized personnel are permitted onsite.
• Work closely with the Visitor Center Administrator with the badging system for NBAF employees and visitors.
• Maintain the automated database that includes information concerning the accountability control and destruction of badges.
• Visitor Center administrative tasks including filing and maintaining accurate visitor and access-control records

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public 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 your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Motor Vehicle or Commercial Drivers License Required. Occasional driving of Government vehicles is required.
• Drug Test Required. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). Selectee must submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and random testing thereafter. Final appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results for illegal drug use.
• Vaccine(s) Required
• Financial Disclosure Required. If selected you will be required to submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date and annually thereafter. Selectee is subject to financial Disclosure Requirements in accordance with 5 CFR Part 2635 Sub part E regarding business or personal transactions with applicants borrowers or business contacts who have or who are seeking business with this Agency.
• SAC and full background investigation required for positions working with BSL-3 (or higher) agents or in BSL-3/BSL-4 facilities.
• Department of Justice (DOJ) Security Risk Assessment (SRA) approval is required.
• National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) clearance is required.
• Immunizations may be required.
• Respirator fitting and certification is required.

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions specialized experience and/or education as defined below.

Time in Grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.

Specialized Experience:
FOR THE GS-06 LEVEL: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. Qualifying experience for GS-06 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-05 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position specialized experience is experience helping greet and process visitors or new employees by checking IDs and following basic access steps. Using a credential or data system to enter or look up simple screening or badge information. Assisting with handing out tracking and collecting badges following established procedures. Keeping security files and records organized and properly stored. Using Microsoft Office programs to complete basic tasks and communicate.

FOR THE GS-07 LEVEL: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. Qualifying experience for GS-07 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-06 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position specialized experience is experience independently checking IDs confirming approvals and issuing correct badges for visitors and employees. Updating and maintaining the credentialing database including running reports and tracking badge status. Serving as the main point of contact in the visitor center and coordinating with security guards as needed. Keeping required security records updating documentation and preparing incident details when necessary. Using Microsoft Office to manage data communicate and complete daily tasks. Identifying and resolving routine access or badge issues

All applicants must be able to type 40 words per minute.

Physical Demands: Work is primarily sedentary involving some walking standing bending and carrying light items and sitting for long periods of time. Lifting supplies and equipment weighing up to 35-40 pounds with appropriate support is required.

Other Considerations
To comply with USDA personnel security requirements and requirements of the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP) for access to information and areas with Biological Select Agents and Toxins (BSAT) including Tier One Select Agents at NBAF the incumbent must meet the following:

• Pre-employment and random testing of substances of abuse;
• Participation in and adherence to the facilitys Occupational Health Program;
• Participation in and adherence to the facilitys Personal Reliability Program;
• The ability to obtain/maintain favorably adjudicated Background Investigations or Security clearances (required by USDA);
• The ability to obtain/maintain a favorable Security Risk Assessment (required by FSAP).

• • Ability to shower out of biocontainment one or more times per day;
  • Not have any skin condition which would prevent this;
  • Body piercings must be able to be removed prior to entry;
  • External medical assist devices must have the ability to be removed prior to entering or not impede the ability to enter biocontainment and the individual must still be able to shower out safely without assistance;
  • Ability to follow instructions regarding decontamination from biocontainment;
  • Any medical condition which could create an unsafe environment for the individual or his/her co-workers such as: insufficient control of a medical disorder which could result in sudden loss of consciousness; and inadequate vision and hearing required for safety in a laboratory environment.