Security Specialist — Lab Security & Compliance Expert

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS); Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA APHIS in Fort Collins seeks a Security Specialist in the ERCS Division of DASAT to oversee laboratory security controls under 7 CFR Part 331 and 9 CFR Part 121. You will provide technical assistance and enforce security practices across staff and partners.

You will also develop security guidance, analyze incident data, and disseminate findings to support policy and operational decisions in emergency response contexts.

Qualifications

• GS-12 level requires one year of specialized experience with security program responsibilities.
• Experience includes reviewing security and incident response plans for laboratories or facilities.
• Experience providing security consultation to stakeholders and analyzing security data.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert on security for laboratories under select agent regulations.
• Communicate and promote technical assistance to internal and external partners.
• Enforce laboratory security practices and disseminate security standards to staff.
• Develop recommendations to enhance physical security and emergency preparedness.
• Disseminate results through reports, SOPs, guidance, and publications.
• Maintain relationships with officials and regulated entities; communicate complex info clearly.
• Use automated systems to document, track, and analyze security information and evaluations.

Skills

On-site security inspections

Security plans review

Data analysis

Security guidance creation

Stakeholder communication

Emergency preparedness

Job description

USDA APHIS in Fort Collins seeks a Security Specialist in the ERCS Division of DASAT to oversee laboratory security controls under 7 CFR Part 331 and 9 CFR Part 121. You will provide technical assistance and enforce security practices across staff and partners.

You will also develop security guidance, analyze incident data, and disseminate findings to support policy and operational decisions in emergency response contexts.