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Announcement #880013700

Physical Security Specialist

Nuclear Regulatory Commission · Rockville, Maryland
Federal employeesIndividuals with disabilitiesMilitary spousesPeace Corps & AmeriCorpsOpen to the publicVeteransTelework eligible

What you'd do

This position is located in Office of Chief Human Capital Officer, Division of Facilities & Security, Security Management and Operations Branch. The supervisor is Denis Brady. This position is not subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is not subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.

Major duties

The successful candidate will perform the full range of Physical Security Specialist duties. Such duties include but are not limited to: Reviews and evaluates facility security plans for adequacy, disapproving those that fail to adhere to NRC Security Program requirements. Coordinates and conducts comprehensive facility security surveys (initial, special, periodic and (termination) to determine adequacy of procedures, security measures and systems in effect. Provides day-to-day personal and telephonic advice and assistance on intricate and varied facilities security matters to NRC personnel, contractors, licensees and others, in order to assure their implementation of NRC facilities security policies in an efficient and effective manner. Monitors the direction of and provides guidance as needed for NRC's special requirements to protect personnel (and local law enforcement personnel, when appropriate) to support special meetings and hearings (e.g., ASLBP, public meetings) at various nation-wide locations; and assures reimbursement for work, contract compliance and preparation of related budget projections. Prepares and develops facilities security policies, standards and procedures for NRC's security program with a major objective of safeguarding National Security Information, Restricted Data, and sensitive unclassified information. These policies, standards and procedures apply to NRC Headquarters and Regional Offices, NRC contractors, NRC licensees and others affected by U.S. national policies and regulations developed by DFS. Maintains cognizance of new statutes, Executive Orders, directives and Presidential decisions that impact or may impact on the NRC Facilities Security Program. Analyzes and evaluates the impact on the NRC Security Program and operations and prepares appropriate revisions to NRC facilities security directives and other security publications. Staffs facilities security directives and interprets and explains impact for other NRC program offices

What you need to qualify

In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: Demonstrated ability to serve as a project lead providing oversight for enterprise-level federal security infrastructure projects and lifecycle Federal Identity, Credential and Access Management (FICAM) initiatives, including directing complex system transitions, technology upgrades, and end-of-life platform replacements. Proven expertise guiding technical requirements, engineering design, installation, and deployment of integrated electronic security networks, including Physical Access Control Systems (PACS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) infrastructure across multiple facilities. Competency interpreting, developing, and implementing facility security policies and standard operating criteria aligned with Interagency Security Committee (ISC) standards and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Management Directive 12.1. Demonstrated mastery of managing enterprise identity credentialing programs under General Services Administration (GSA) USAccess policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with federal identity mandates. Experienced in utilizing institutional security policies to establish operational frameworks for safeguarding classified and sensitive unclassified matter, evaluating complex facility security postures, and directing comprehensive risk mitigation strategies. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Interdisciplinary knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of physical security, Interagency Security Committee standards, Federal Identity, Credential and Access Management (FICAM), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) policy and best practices for the protection of Federal facilities. The ability to engage in data/information analysis and decision making regarding: physical security assessments; operational issues for complex security programs and systems such as physical access controls (PACS) for Federal Identity, Credential and Access Management (FICAM) compliance and closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems, intrusion detection systems (IDS) and/or designing security systems for co-located and distant facilities. Knowledge of industry standards and (Federal) regulatory requirements, policies, practices, and programs applicable to facility security, information security, and security operations. Experience in responding to facility emergencies and performing safety and security related duties. The ability to plan and conduct complex and innovative security activities including investigations, root cause analysis, interviews, and safety exercises. Including the ability to develop and implement successful approaches to problem solving and conflict resolution with multiple internal and external stakeholders. The ability to communicate complex technical issues, especially those associated with Federal facility security plans, physical security and access controls, clearly, both orally and in writing. A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate must be addressed in your resume. Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to the specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria. PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

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