Supervisory Physical Security Specialist presso Department of Housing and Urban Development

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Duties

Making a Difference: HUD's Mission HUD's mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD is working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers; meet the need for quality affordable rental homes; utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life; build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination and transform the way HUD does business. This position is located in the Office of Administration, where you can ignite your career in public policy and information management with the only federal agency dedicated to ending homelessness and building strong, inclusive communities across America. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) gives the most vulnerable Americans the opportunity to thrive and succeed. HUD's Office of Administration (OA) propels that mission by giving HUD programs what they need to work faster, smarter, and better. The following are the duties of this position at the GS-15. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. As a Supervisory Physical Security Specialist, you will: -Manage and direct the security and protection services for the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Deputy Secretary. -Serve as a technical expert and directs the development, implementation, and operation of a program to protect and ensure the safety and security of the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, visiting dignitaries, or others from an entire spectrum of threats. -Lead and direct crisis management planning, execution, and other emergency situations. -Provide planning advice and recommendations on new policy, resolution of complex vulnerabilities, crisis management, and threat response. -Oversee the Protective Services detail in conducting advance protection surveys for individuals who, because of their position, are vital to the continuity of U.S. Government and to national security.

Requirements

The official duty station for this position will be in Washington, District of Columbia. Failure to report to duty at this location may be grounds for a disciplinary action, including removal. Key Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. A one year probationary period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period. A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. Pass a pre-employment physical examination. This position requires the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle. A valid driver's license is required for the position. Required to be able to obtain and maintain Special Deputation as a U.S. Marshal, through the U.S. Marshal's Service. Complete or have previously completed the Federal Law Enforcement Training Course (FLETC) or State Law Enforcement Training Course and will be required to re-certify in the FLETC law enforcement training course on an annual basis. Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory. Please refer to Additional Information Section for additional Conditions of Employment.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: For the GS-15 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: Serving as a technical authority on executive protection for Cabinet-level officials or equivalent high level official, including establishing policy and strategy for protective operations and security programs; AND Directing and overseeing all facets of protective service operations, including staffing, training, readiness, and operational execution of a protective detail; AND Coordinating and leading protective intelligence functions, ensuring integration of intelligence into operational planning and threat mitigation; AND Providing leadership and supervision over subordinate managers, including oversight of preparedness for executive protection of high-level officials.; AND Executing supervisory responsibilities for subordinate staff and managers, including time and attendance certification, mandatory training compliance, performance management, and employee development, as well as addressing conduct and discipline matters in accordance with agency policy. Specialized Experience: For the GS-14 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: Supervising or leading protective service operations in support of a Cabinet-level Secretary or equivalent high-level official, including serving as a technical leader for subordinates; AND Conducting and directing protective intelligence investigations involving threats against senior officials, ensuring results inform operational security decisions; AND Advising senior executives and high-level officials on the outcomes of security investigations; AND Managing and overseeing core security program functions, including human resources coordination, in addition to detail-related operational requirements. Experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. Additionally, you must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Maximum Entry Age This is a law enforcement position with a maximum entry age requirement of 36 years of age. This requirement does not apply to preference-eligible Veterans or individuals with enough previous experience in non-military Federal positions covered by special law enforcement retirement to complete 20 years of creditable service by the last day of the month in which they turn 57 if hired for this position. Individuals with some, but not enough experience in non-military Federal positions covered by special law enforcement retirement to complete 20 years of service by the last day of the month in which they turn 57 if hired for this position, may request consideration for a waiver to the age requirement. Mandatory Retirement Age The mandatory retirement age is 57 for individuals serving in Federal civilian law enforcement officer positions. However, an individual may remain in a Federal LEO position: Until the day they turn 60 if they receive advanced approval from the Agency head (or designee) or After age 57 until they complete 20 years of non-military Federal service in a position covered by special law enforcement retirement, if they were hired with a waiver based, in part, on having some prior Federal law enforcement experience covered by special law enforcement retirement. Employees covered by the Federal Employee Retirement System can generally retire at age 50 with 20 years of Federal civilian service covered by special law enforcement retirement or at any age with 25 years of covered service. Physical/ Medical Requirements As a pre-employment requirement and ongoing condition of employment, this law enforcement position requires that selectees meet the physical/ medical requirements of the position, including those who are exempt from the maximum entry age requirement or for which a maximum age waiver is approved.

Other Information

OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Relocation expenses will not be paid. Relocation incentive will not be paid. Recruitment incentive will not be paid. This is a non-bargaining unit position. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). HUD offers alternative and flexible work schedules. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for similar positions across HUD. During the online application process, you will be asked to specify if you would like your application information shared with other hiring managers in the Program Office listed in this announcement or in other HUD Program Offices. Opting to share your application information will not impact your application for this announcement, nor will it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED): HUD employees are subject to a number of government-wide and HUD specific ethics laws and regulations, including restrictions on working in a real estate related business, and having Section 8 tenants, along with other prohibited interests and activities. To review applicable ethics rules and HUD specific restrictions, please visit https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/general_counsel/ethics. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations 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. 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 Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire