Summary
The position is in the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, Construction and Security Management, Office of Security Management, Security Countermeasures Division, Technical Security Branch (OBO/CSM/SM/SCD/TSB) and is responsible for providing technical advice, guidance, and assistance to staff engaged in the structure and administration of the Department's overseas worldwide technical security programs and management and oversight of security and program implementation.
Duties
- Address design issues and coordinate, plan and oversee technical security to include security equipment identification, diplomatic security installation guidelines and practices, and industry standards for electrical and electronic installation.
- Serve as a member of various committees and study groups addressing responses and countermeasures to security concerns affecting the entire Foreign Service community.
- Develop and coordinate the development of standards and programs for security procedures, physical controls, technical systems, and equipment and recommend revisions to DOS security regulations and instructions accordingly.
- Prepare task requirements for contract installation teams and manage equipment procurement and installation with emphasis on quality and conformance with interagency standards and U.S. and host country building codes.
- Provide guidance to architects and project managers concerning technical security systems and develop technical security designs to incorporate into building construction plans to comply with interagency security standards and policies.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/
- Medical clearance is required.
Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
- Experience designing and installing technical security systems.
- Experience assessing construction plans for the placement and installment of physical security systems.
Education
Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.
Additional information
OBO is the single real manager for U.S. governmental diplomatic and consular property overseas and sets worldwide priorities for the planning, acquisition, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and disposal of overseas property. With an $85 billion portfolio replacement value and more than 280 locations worldwide, OBO's secure, functional, and resilient facilities enable U.S. foreign policy through building technologies, sustainability, art, and culture.
- For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov.
- If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
- Benefits
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume will be conducted and compared against your responses to the assessment questions to determine if you are qualified for this job. Note: Responses to questions that are not fully supported by the information in your resume may result in adjustments to your rating.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements, as described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement, will be assigned to one of three quality categories:
- Qualified - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must demonstrate a basic level of the required competencies (knowledge, skills and abilities) for the position.
- Well Qualified - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in some but not all of the required competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities) for the position.
- Highly Qualified - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must fully demonstrate proficiency in all of the required competencies (knowledge, skills and abilities) for the position.
- Knowledge of security practices, procedures, and systems used.
- Ability to react promptly, appropriately, and decisively in crisis situations.
- Knowledge of technical security design practices.
- Skill in installing and inspecting technical security.
- Ability to organize and lead teams.
- Ability to develop long-range strategies.
- Skill in creating budget estimates for technical security systems installations.
Agency and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP and ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never been a Federal employee, you are not CTAP or ICTAP eligible. View information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. You must be rated in the Well-Qualified category for this position and submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement to receive consideration for selection priority.
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