Supervisory Physical Security Specialist (Assistant Branch Chief)

This Supervisory Physical Security Specialist (Assistant Branch Chief) position is with Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (Department of Agriculture) in Phoenix, AZ. This position is in the Emergency Regulatory and Compliance Services (MRPBS), Emergency Management Safety and Security Division (EMSSD), Security Branch. The incumbent plans, organizes, directs, and reviews a wide range of security functions and prevention of workplace violence for APHIS employees, property, and facilities nationwide and overseas. Key duties: • The duties may include, but are not limited to: • The incumbent serves as an Agency expert and point of contact pertaining to the APHIS Security Program. • Conducts investigations related to external threats to agency employees. • Conducts security assessments and threat assessments related to APHIS facilities, programs, and personnel. • Assists with the firearms qualification program for the Veterinary Services Tick Inspector program. • Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring security policy and procedures intended to safeguard the physical security of APHIS employees. • Provides safety and security briefings for programs within APHIS. • Assists with the implementation of a security awareness program to be implemented on an Agency-wide basis. Qualifications: Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Monitored a variety of intrusion detection systems and devices used in planning and implementing protective methods and security procedures. Utilizing the ability to effectively liaison with outside agencies and enlist and coordinate assistance from these agencies. Effectively planning, organizing, conducting, and concluding complex and sensitive investigations. Quickly gathering, synthesizing, and analyzing data to make recommendations, and provide leadership in matters and functions pertaining to Agency security. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.