Assistant Security Manager
What you'd do
The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located within the Office of Protective Services (OPS), Undersecretary of Administration, Smithsonian Institution (SI). OPS is responsible for overseeing, a large museum/complex security program, and leading and providing protection throughout SI.
Major duties
The Assistant Security Manager personally and through subordinate administrative staff and subordinate security supervisors assists in managing the physical security program for an assigned museum security unit within the Office of Protection Services. In this position, you will: Provide assistance with the acquisition, installation, inspection, and repair of new or existing security equipment and/or devices. Assist the Security Manager in directing activities concerned with security and emergency planning programs at assigned SI buildings. Develop and assess materials that will be used for preparing briefings and point papers for the Security Manager. Gather data for the planning and programming for long and short-range security programs and projects.
What you need to qualify
Experience: GS-09 - You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: assisting with the acquisition, inspection and maintenance of various security devices and equipment; evaluating organizational performance through various reports, briefings and analysis; assisting with the development and implementation of security and emergency management programs to further enhance the safety of the agency and/or organization; and managing short and long-term security projects OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related OR Combination of Education and Experience: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications. For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. GS-11 - You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: managing the acquisition, inspection and maintenance of various security devices and equipment; evaluating organizational performance through various reports, briefings and analysis; leading the development and implementation of security and emergency management programs to further enhance the safety of the agency and/or organization; and managing short and long-term security projects OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related OR Combination of Education and Experience: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications. For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual 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. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.
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