KEY REQUIREMENTS



• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Suitable adjudication of background/Security Investigation is required.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• A probationary/trial period may be required.
• This position is not in a bargining unit.

•  Develop and implement policies and programs to assess and enhance security and safety systems throughout the interior and exterior of the building.
•  Perform formal and critical physical security inspections; prepare reports; present briefs; perform other functions to identify vulnerabilities; perform risk assessment on terrorist threat levels; and prescribe appropriate security measures in accordance with Interagency Security Committee (ISC).
•  Serve as primary security awareness training instructor conducting annual physical security training for all agency employees.
•  Assist the Facility Manager in planning for new construction or renovating existing space to include developing a physical security construction plan.
•  Coordinate the posting and deployment of contract guard staff with the division director, the management company and security vendor. Ensure adequate back up services are in place and plans for over-time and/or special needs.
•  Conduct reviews and coordinate physical security procedures and operations with Regional Offices, management company representatives and building owners in all leased spaces occupied by agency staff.

You must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

To qualify at the CU-12 level, you must have one full year specialized experience equivalent to the CU/GS-11 in the federal service. Specialized experience is experience serving as an authority on physical security methods for a large facility; analyzing building blueprints and floor plans to determine security requirements; providing guidance on security related policies; utilizing various electronic security systems; and preparing written material.

You cannot qualify for this position using education. You must provide specific details in your resume as to how your work experience meets the specialized experience for this position. Please include the month and year that you began and ended, and hours worked per week for each position held. Failure to provide specific details in your resume will result in an ineligible rating due to not meeting the specialized experience.

You must meet the qualifications for this position by the closing date of this announcement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of sensitive compartmented intelligence program security requirements established in basic and Executive laws, Executive Orders, national policy statements and security regulations governing physical security and personnel security.

2. Skill in evaluating, developing and making recommendations concerning security plans and proposals for multi-and-inter-agency collaborative security projects, and/or implementing national and departmental regulatory guidelines for programs.

3. Knowledge of Interagency Security Committee rules and regulatory guidance in order to evaluate security procedures and processes.

4. Ability to execute plans with a variety of personnel to control state-of-the-art security equipment and devices.

5. Ability to communicate effectively in writing to produce correspondence and various documents. 

6. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing in order to provide security related briefings/trainings, assist visitors, agency staff and the general public.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

-First, your application package will be reviewed for completeness (resume, completed assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation).  You will not be considered if you fail to submit all the required documents as outlined in this vacancy announcement. 

-Second, if you have a complete application package, your RESUME will be reviewed to determine if you meet the basic qualifications and specialized experience requirements (see "Qualification and Evaluations" section).  You must provide specific details in your resume as to how your experience meets the specialized experience. 

-Third, if you are determined to be qualified for the position, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the assessment questions.  The numerical rating you received is based on your responses to the questions.  If upon review it is determined that your resume and supporting documentation do not support your responses to the questions, your numerical rating may be adjusted and you may be excluded from consideration for this position.

NCUA participates in all Federal Benefits programs including but not limited to: Leave, Health Benefits, Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Long Term Care and Flexible Spending Account.

OTHER INFORMATION:

SALARY: Pay will be set using NCUA's Compensation policy. The salary range shown is NCUA's National Pay Rate (NPR) which includes a locality rate of  21.87 percent for the Alexandria, VA geographical area.

NCUA IS A COMPETITIVE SERVICE AGENCY.

YOUR APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59:59 P.M. EST ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
To apply for this position, click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts to create or log in to your USAJOBS account.
1. Submit your resume.
2. Complete the online questionnaire.
3. Submit all required documents (see "Required Documents" section).
4. Click the "Submit My Answers" button at the end of the process.

YOUR RESUME MUST provide specific details as to how your experience meets the specialized experience. Failure to provide details will result in an ineligible rating. YOUR RESUME MUST support your responses to the online questionnaire. Failure to provide support may result in a lower or ineligible rating.

Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov/.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID 762466. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, View Occupational Questionnaire

2. Print the 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire http://www.opm.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

PLEASE REVIEW THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS SECTION CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THESE DIRECTIONS TO ENSURE YOUR APPLICATION IS COMPLETE. PLEASE NOTE:

1. After you have answered the online questionnaire, you will be prompted to submit required documents.

2. You have three options for submitting your documentation: you can upload documents from your USAJOBS account; upload documents from your personal computer; or fax documents. Please follow the system prompts to submit your documents.

3. Not all documents will apply to you and you only need to submit those that are applicable to your situation.

4. Each document type must be uploaded separately.

All required documents must be received by 11:59:59 PM EST on the closing date of the announcement.

TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT:

VETERANS:  If you wish to be considered under the VEOA and/ or 30% DISABLED Veteran's Authority, you must submit a copy of your Veteran's Documentation (DD-214 (Member 4 Copy), VA letter, SF-15).  Please annotate on your application the type of non-competitive appointment you are seeking.

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION: You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you meet the eligibility requirements for a special appointment such as those authorized for the severely disabled, disabled veterans, certain military spouses, and Peace Corps or Vista volunteers, etc. Please annotate on your application the type of appointment you are seeking and submit proof of your eligibility to be considered under that special appointing authority. SF-50: Current and former federal employees must submit a Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, that indicates grade, status and tenure. Please do not submit an SF-50 for a cash/time off award.

NON-COMPETITIVE PROCEDURES: If you wish to received consideration under NON-COMPETITIVE PROCEDURES, you must submit a copy of your SF-50 reflecting the effective date of your grade level to the CU-12 or higher, or an SF-50 that reflects you competed and were selected for a position with the target grade level of CU-12 or higher on a permanent basis in the competitive service.

ICTAP/CTAP: Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof of their eligibility:
 •Copy of agency notice;
•Most recent performance rating; and
•SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location.

To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must receive an 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. For additional information, click http://www.opm.gov/ctap/.

DISABILITY:  You can apply for a non competitive appointment if you meet the eligibility requirements. You must submit proof or your disability and a certification of job readiness. If you are a veteran with a disability, you should contact a Department of Veterans Affairs vocational rehabilitation counselor for proof of disability and certification of job readiness.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

You will receive an email that your resume has been received from the USAJOBS website. You can check the status of your application by logging back into your USAJOBS account.