Security Specialist.

US Army Corps of Engineers; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a security specialist to manage personnel security actions, conduct facility security assessments, and oversee security requirements for district HQ.

The role includes overseeing contractor guard-force performance, planning security exercises, and coordinating with law-enforcement partners to ensure robust security posture.

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience GS-07: 1 year of specialized experience including reviewing admin packages, routine compliance checks, maintaining program records.
• Specialized Experience GS-09: 1 year of specialized experience including evaluating records, identifying deficiencies, assessing processes.
• Time-in-grade: for GS-07, 52 weeks at GS-05; for GS-09, 52 weeks at GS-07.

Responsibilities

• Manage personnel security actions, including clearance requests and security records.
• Conduct physical security assessments and maintain facility security plans and access controls.
• Administer information, industrial, and antiterrorism security requirements for district HQ.
• Oversee contractor guard-force performance as Contracting Officer’s Representative.
• Plan security exercises, deliver security training, and coordinate with tenants and law-enforcement partners.

Skills

Security admin

Access control

Incident reporting

Training coordination

Job description

Duties

• Manages personnel security actions, including clearance requests, position sensitivity determinations, and security records.
• Conducts physical security assessments and maintains facility security plans, access controls, and incident-reporting processes.
• Administers information, industrial, and antiterrorism security requirements for the district headquarters.
• Oversees contractor guard-force performance as the primary or alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative.
• Plans security exercises, delivers security training, and coordinates security support with tenants and law-enforcement partners.

Requirements

• Manages personnel security actions, including clearance requests, position sensitivity determinations, and security records.
• Conducts physical security assessments and maintains facility security plans, access controls, and incident-reporting processes.
• Administers information, industrial, and antiterrorism security requirements for the district headquarters.
• Oversees contractor guard-force performance as the primary or alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative.
• Plans security exercises, delivers security training, and coordinates security support with tenants and law-enforcement partners.

Qualifications

Who May Apply:

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

• Current US Army Corps of Engineers employees with competitive status
• Current Civilian Employees of the Command
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

Specialized Experience GS-07: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Reviewed administrative request packages for completeness and required supporting documentation; 2) Conducted routine compliance checks of work areas, records, or access controls using established procedures; 3) Maintained program records by entering, updating, and retrieving information from logs, files, or tracking systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

Specialized Experience GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Evaluated administrative records to identify incomplete, inconsistent, or missing information requiring follow-up; 2) Assessed program processes or work areas to identify deficiencies, vulnerabilities, or conditions requiring corrective action; 3)Analyzed program records or reports to identify recurring issues, trends, or areas requiring management attention. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

Time in Grade Requirement GS-07:

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent. For the GS-07 you must have 52 weeks at the GS-05 level.

Time in Grade Requirement GS-09:

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent. For the GS-09 you must have 52 weeks at the GS-07 level.

With regards to time-in-grade validation, if you held a position other than a GS pay plan, be sure your resume includes the pay plan and the salary you earned during the assignment. Without this information, your time-in-grade validation may not be able to be verified and will result in your not meeting the time-grade requirement for this vacancy. A further explanation of the required time in grade documentation can be found under the Required Documents section of this announcement.

Qualification requirement:

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION:

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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:

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a(n) Physical Security and Law Enforcement Career Program position aligned under the Operational Support Career Management Directorate.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make the federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.