Security Specialist

This position is part of the Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office Department of Energy.

National Nuclear Security Administration Demonstration Project:
This position is covered by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Demonstration Project. The NQ-02 pay band is equivalent to the GS-09 through GS-12 grade levels. For more information on the NNSA Demonstration Project and Pay Band/Salary Tables review a Security Specialist NQ you will:

• Serve as a Security Specialist in the Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office.
• Be responsible for reviewing and evaluating industrial base and prime contractor security policies and procedures to ensure established policy is promulgated from overarching policy documents to security plans and procedures.
• Evaluate performance of industrial base and prime contractor security qualifications and operations.
• Review effectiveness and performance of security barriers alarms and assessment systems.
• Assist in the administration management planning and evaluation of oversight activities for industrial base contractors prime contractor and related government office activities relating to the identification control and protection of sensitive National Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNNP) information and equipment.
• Oversee information protection and physical security oversight for all assigned field offices including conducting Department of Energy (DOE) security surveys and surveillances; entering Safeguards and Security Information Management System data; and communicating with outside agencies as required.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. See .
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final DOE Q level security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment may be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• A one year probationary period may be required. Employees serving on probationary period may be terminated at any time during the probationary for performance conduct or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service.
• Probationary periods are required for new employees appointed to competitive service positions for the first time.
• Reinstated employees who returned to Federal service after a break in service of 30-days or more and who have not completed a probation will be required to complete a new probationary period.
• Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
• Your answers to the essay questions will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.
• This position does not support 100% remote work. You will be required to report physically to the official reporting worksite as specified in this announcement. Situational telework may be approved.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. Failure to test or a positive result on random drug tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment.
• Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.
• Resumes may not exceed two pages. Please see additional information in the How to Apply and Required Documents section of the job announcement.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidates online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level NQ-01 or GS-07 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting the following:

• Masters degree or equivalent graduate degree in a related field. (OR)
• 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a related field. (OR)
• LL.B. or J.D. if related. (OR)
• A combination of education and specialized experience. (Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at the GS-9 level.)

Please ensure that your resume does not exceed two (2) pages in length. If you submit more than two pages only the first two will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be shared with the hiring manager if you are referred.

You can find the qualification standards for the announced position on the Office of Personnel Management website.

Administrative and Management Positions: Service Experience (i.e. volunteer experience): 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.

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 (GS) position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service at the must meet time-in-grade requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Few exceptions are outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). NOTE: Current or former GS federal civilian employees applying for a position under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) must meet time-in-grade requirements.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

• Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
• Duties (be specific in describing your duties we cannot make assumptions regarding your experience)
• Employers name and address
• Supervisor name and phone number
• Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
• Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if youve held a federal position.
• Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.