Summary For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 26-NDCA-12886254-MS. Responsibilities If selected for this position, you will serve as the District's Security Specialist with responsibility for planning, directing and administering a comprehensive district-wide security program. Typical work assignments will include: Planning, designing, developing and implementing the security program for the District, including document security, physical security, and emergency planning. Conducting continuing reviews, analysis and evaluation of the entire spectrum of security activities for the District and branch offices. Maintaining constant, effective appropriate liaison and coordination of all security activities with senior level personnel, industry and local safety officials. Assigning accountable property, furniture, and equipment to staff members, maintaining records and accountable property assignments up to date. Maintaining oversight of the district's accident prevention program, including ensuring annual or more frequent inspections of safety conditions, investigating and compiling data on accidents and injuries, and providing information to staff on safety standards and techniques. Directing the daily workflow and establishes priorities and work assignments for subordinate personnel. - Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Each grade has 10 step rates and new GS employees are usually hired at step one of the applicable GS grade level at which the applicant qualified. The salary range for a GS-12 in San Francisco is $111,896.00 - $145,468.00 (step 1 through step 10). Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-12: To be eligible at the GS-12 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience serving as a expert or primary point of contact on security matters, including planning, installing, and maintaining physical security systems and equipment; participating in contingency and emergency preparedness planning and coordinating with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies; managing communications security (COMSEC) material and secure communications equipment; and administering programs for the safeguarding, storage, and handling of classified and sensitive information in compliance with national and Departmental requirements. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Education Additional Information Payment of relocation expenses may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. A relocation incentive may be considered as appropriate based on qualifications. The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov. Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. EEO Statement: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. Political Appointees (Current or Former): 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 or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
