Hybrid Public Safety Assistant (OA) (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees) at Department of Transportation

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Duties

The Public Safety Assistant (Office Automation): Issues parking permits to staff, faculty, Midshipman, and other personnel visiting the Academy. Validates registration documents to ensure validity and current operational status. Verifies criminal history background with federal and state databases to enhance the security posture of the campus. Processes students for initial issuance and receipt of PIV-I cards, reissues PIV-I cards on an as needed basis. Maintains a database on all students, and programs PIV-I credentials for access into restricted areas. Issues PIV cards to government employees as required Receives, routes, and processes all incoming correspondence and action documents; reads all incoming correspondence, screens all items to be handled personally, and forwards remainder to department staff for action. Prepares correspondence, reports, and records in final form from rough draft; ensures correct punctuation, capitalization, spelling, grammar, and conformance to style. Receives, reviews, corrects, and maintains contract security guards’ duty schedules, daily logs, daily reports, citations, and other associated files. Provides documents to the Director for review and action if required. The ideal candidate will possess a variety of technical and procedural support duties relative to law enforcement operations, physical security, and personal security. The candidate will be proficient in computer operations, maintenance of database files, providing customer service, and organizing and filing reports according to government record keeping requirements.

Requirements

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements. To qualify for the GS-07, you must have at least one year of equal or equivalent experience equal to the GS-06, which includes: Experience using IT equipment, automated systems, or databases, and maintaining both digital and physical files. Experience in customer service or public-facing roles, utilizing effective communication skills when interfacing with the local community. Experience in record keeping, including preparing, organizing, and maintaining reports or tracking internal processes and actions. 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: Program Knowledge: Understanding public safety programs: Knowledge of safety protocols, emergency preparedness, and regulations. Proficiency with office automation tools: Skilled in using software (e.g., Microsoft Office) for reporting, data entry, and document management. Documentation and reporting: Ability to manage and maintain accurate safety records and incident reports. Communication: Written communication: Clear and concise drafting of reports, emails, and safety documentation. Verbal communication: Effective interaction with staff, students, and external stakeholders. Interpersonal skills: Professional communication with diverse groups to ensure safety information is understood. Use of office automation in communication: Leveraging office tools for efficient communication and information sharing. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Other Information

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, [email protected]. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.