- Position Title
- Physical Security Specialist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NPS-IRA-25-12666639-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, May 7, 2025 to Monday, May 12, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
2.
When you applied to this job, did you have any engagement with a National Park Service (NPS) Recruiter?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Personnel Security Specialist position. Please answer the following questions pertaining to your experience and qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Personnel Security Specialist work at the GS-11 level or equivalent.
INSTRUCTIONS: For each of the following task statements, use the A through E scale described below to select the skill level that you currently possess in that task. Please note that your application package must clearly show how you possess the experience and skill level. This is especially critical for each D or E response you select. If your application does not support your responses, your score will be lowered, or you will be found not qualified.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Provide technical expertise overseeing alarms, cameras, keys and other means for the physical security of agency's buildings, equipment and property.
3.
Inspects and tests current fire and intrusion alarm systems in park buildings and serves as the coordinator for installing systems, troubleshooting malfunctions, and the replacement of alarm equipment.
4.
Oversees the implementation and enforcement of all agency fire suppression and fire prevention policies and procedures outlined in the park structural fire management plan (SFMP).
5.
Creates emergency operations guides, such as occupant emergency plans, Emergency Operations Plans, Severe Weather Plans, and other emergency standard operating procedures (SOP's) and conducts training for all employees on the plans.
6.
Participates in local emergency management unified command structures; directly or indirectly manages disaster supply caches.
7.
Assists in developing and maintaining agency emergency management and continuation of operations plans.
8.
Coordinates and ensure a consistent, service-wide approach to assessing injuries and developing damages for incidents that threaten or injure agency resources.
9.
Prepare the development of scopes of work, market research, plans, proposals, specifications and estimates.
10.
Writes physical security plans, emergency plans, active shooter plans, structural fire plans, and other emergency standard operating procedures.
11.
Writes scopes of work, formulates service and new construction contracts for physical security and structural fire detection/suppression systems and environmental cleanup projects.
12.
Prepare written technically complex documents, such as guidelines, complex narrative reports, letters and memoranda pertaining to safety or occupational health programs.
13.
Develop the physical security plan for the agency by conducting assessments and provide resolutions for any issues identified.
14.
Rapidly adapts to changing situations in planning and coordinating numerous work projects.
15.
Performs frequent rescheduling and reassignment of duties during changing work situations.
16.
When confronted with novel, complex, and unprecedented problems, researches patterns, reaches out to subject matter experts, and develops new and/or unique approaches and techniques to achieve program completion.
17.
Apply agency principles, laws, regulations, codes, standards, concepts and practices.
18.
Possess knowledge and understanding of the organization's operational laws, regulations, procedures and policies.
19.
Identifies philanthropic opportunities for agency partners.
20.
Schedules and keeps track of major project milestones and persons responsible.
21.
Communicates with various stakeholders such as federal agencies, and contractors to ensure that projects stay on time and on budget.
22.
As Contracting Officer Representative, monitors and ensures compliance with contract provisions, approves the services and work of contractors.
23.
As a collateral duty safety officer (CDSO) performs safety inspections, attends various safety meetings with different entities.
24.
Establishes and maintains effective teamwork by inspiring, motivating and guiding others toward goal accomplishment.
25.
Serve as agency representative when interacting with other federal and state government agencies, and organizations.
26.
Demonstrate tact and cooperative efforts at conflict resolution to identify and correct physical security deficiencies.
Verification Statement
27.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.