Lead Physical Security Specialist

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (DOHHS); Atlanta (GA); Sur place; USD 95 000 - 123 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, GA seeks a Lead Physical Security Specialist. The role ensures identity and access controls meet federal standards, oversees credentialing programs, and maintains the integrity of security systems.

Requirements include one year of specialized experience at GS-11 level, knowledge of PIV card issuance, PACS, and security protocols. This is a full-time, onsite position with up to 25% travel. Drug testing is required.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized (GS-11) experience in risk controls related to personnel security, credentialing, and access management.
• Guidance on PIV Card Issuance facilities (PCIF) operations and coordination with divisions nationwide.
• Oversight of database management, physical access control systems (PACS), records administration, information security protocols, and PIV enrollment/issuance processes.

Responsabilités

• Ensure identity and access activities comply with federal security standards and organizational requirements.
• Plan and oversee credentialing operations to maintain effective PIV services and resolve operational issues.
• Maintain integrity and operational effectiveness of credentialing systems through compliance monitoring and coordination with technical personnel.

Connaissances

Risk controls

PIV card issuance

Access management

Outils

PACS (Physical Access Control Systems)

Description du poste

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Safety, Security, and Asset Management, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 50 applications have been received or on the closing date, whichever is first.
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Overview

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Accepting applications
This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location
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Atlanta, GA
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Work site options

Telework eligible Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Remote job No

Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Salary $94,654 – $123,052 per year

Pay scale & grade GS 12

Promotion potential None

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time

Travel Required 25% or less – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series 0080 Security Administration

Supervisory status No

Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes

Security clearance Other

Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type Suitability/Fitness
National security

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number HHS-CDC-IMP-27-13068867

Control number 890822800

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Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Clarification from the agency

Open to Current HHS/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) career and career-conditional employees only including Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) eligibles and Public Health Service (PHS) officers and candidates.

Duties

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WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As a Lead Physical Security Specialist, you will:

• Ensure identity and access activities comply with applicable federal security standards, policies, and organizational requirements.
• Plan and oversee credentialing operations to maintain effective PIV services and resolve operational issues affecting program delivery.
• Maintain the integrity and operational effectiveness of credentialing systems and processes through compliance monitoring, system controls, and coordination with technical personnel.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service – http://www.sss.gov
• Suitable for federal employment
• Meet time in grade restrictions by the closing date of the announcement
• Appointment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date.
• A financial disclosure statement may be required.
• This is a Drug Testing Designated position. Appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative applicant drug test result and be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post‑accident drug testing upon hiring.
• Probationary (or trial) period may be required.

Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Minimum Qualifications: You must have one year of specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS‑11 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following:

• Prioritizing and implementing risk controls related to personnel security, credentialing, logical and Physical access management.
• Providing technical guidance on operations of PIV Card Issuance facilities (PCIF) and conduct coordination with operating divisions across the country.
• Providing oversight of database management, physical access control systems (PACS), records administration, information security protocols and PIV card enrollment and issuance processes.

Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee’s position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee’s supervisor or an SF‑50 or SF‑52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the “percentage of times” the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee’s official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.

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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part‑time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited.

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Education

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov.

Additional information

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon multiple factors, including funds availability. If authorized, certain incentives may require you to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a period of up to 3 years. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Incentives may include the following: moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentive; student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, creditable service for annual leave for prior non‑federal work experience or prior uniformed military service, etc.

Bargaining Unit Position: No

Research position: No

Drug Screening Required: Yes

Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans – https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/

Special Hiring Authorities for Military Spouses – https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/

People With Disabilities (Schedule A) – https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Individuals_with_Disabilities

Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP/ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an CTAP/ICTAP eligible see http://opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap. To be well‑qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position.

Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non‑political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. 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 that to the Human Resources Office.

Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.

In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 14, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug‑Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs, on or off duty, by Federal employees is inconsistent not only with the law‑abiding behavior expected of all citizens, but also with the special trust placed in such employees as servants of the public.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this announcement. Evaluation will be based on your application materials (such as your resume and supporting documents), your responses to the application questionnaire, and the results of all required assessments.

Resume Requirement

Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages in length.

Minimum Qualification Question

As part of the application process, you must answer a minimum qualification question addressing whether you meet the Specialized Experience required for this position, as described in this announcement.

Your response must be supported by the experience documented in your resume. If your resume does not demonstrate the required Specialized Experience, you may be found not qualified.

Assessment Process

USA Hire Technical Assessment

You are required to complete a USA Hire technical assessment to evaluate the job‑related knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position.

The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

HR Resume Review

Human Resource (HR) Specialists will review your resume to determine whether you meet the required Specialized Experience.

Applicants who successfully pass the assessment(s) may be referred to the Hiring Manager for consideration.

You must complete all required steps in the process, including submitting an application and resume and participating in the assessments, to be considered for this position.

For PHS Commissioned Corps (CC) Officers: PHS Commissioned Corps (CC) Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the commissioned Corps may apply online to this announcement. Candidates will be referred as CC personnel and not as candidates for conversion to a permanent career or career‑conditional appointment.

For Noncompetitive Applicants: All qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring agency.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

• Accountability

• Attention to Detail

• Customer Service

• Customer Service

• Decision Making

• Decision Making

• Flexibility

• Influencing/Negotiating

• Integrity/Honesty

• Interpersonal Skills

• Learning

• Reading Comprehension

• Reasoning

• Self‑Management

• Stress Tolerance

• Teamwork

To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13068867

Required documents

Required Documents

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Package which includes:

• Resume must not exceed two (2) pages and must support responses to the online application. Failure to submit a resume and all required documentation identified in this announcement may result in removal from further consideration. Use of the USAJOBS Resume Builder is encouraged to ensure all required information is included. Resumes must include duties, accomplishments, related skills, and start and end dates (month/day/year) for each position. Full‑time employment will be assumed unless otherwise indicated; part‑time experience will be prorated. Incomplete information may affect eligibility or rating.
• A complete online application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13068867)
• SF‑50 (Notification of Personnel Action) – documentation supporting eligibility. If submitting a copy of your SF‑50, or equivalent, submit one that shows the effective date of your current position, the full performance level, career or career conditional tenure and status in the competitive service.
• Other required supporting documents.

Other Supporting Documents: (Only Submit if applicable to you.)

• College transcripts,if qualifying all or in part based on education

• CTAP

• RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement

• SF‑50, showing positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to be placed through RPL, etc

• Latest performance appraisal including rating

• Documentation from your agency showing current promotion potential

• PHS Commissioned Corps (CC) Officers must provide a copy of your current personnel order or other supporting documentation to be referred as CC.

• Documentation supporting eligibility for non‑competitive appointment, (severely disabled, eligible veterans, certain military spouses, etc.)

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Official documents are not required at this time; copies are sufficient; may be requested upon selection.

Agency contact information

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Office of Safety, Security, and Asset Management

1600 Clifton Rd NE

Atlanta, GA 30333

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Next steps

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement.

You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).

You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans’ preference, disability, etc.).

HHS has a Critical Preparedness and Response Mission: we protect the American people from health threats, research emerging diseases, and mobilize public health programs with domestic and international partners. HHS’ 24/7 Secretary’s Operations Center (SOC) unites highly trained experts, well established processes, and state‑of-the‑art technology to coordinate resources and information as HHS responds to emergencies worldwide.

Every HHS employee has a role in supporting public health emergency management, whether through voluntary temporary assignments to emergency responses or sustaining other HHS programs and activities while colleagues respond.

In addition to their everyday work, HHS offers employees the opportunity to contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
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