Physical Security Specialist

Physical Security Specialist

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), within the Physical Security (NNT) organization of Security and Continuity of Operations (NN), Chief Administrative Office.

A successful candidate will perform a wide variety of analytical, planning, advisory, operational, and evaluative work in planning, developing, implementing, overseeing, and evaluating a physical security program.

As a Physical Security Specialist, you will :

• Serve as a source of authoritative information and guidance on physical security for all BPA organizational elements.
• Participate in the development of a BPA-wide physical security and compliance management strategy.
• Manage an armed security services contract which aligns with state requirements as well as DHS and DOE requirements.
• Represent Physical Security, Security and Continuity of Operations, the office of BPA's Chief Administrator, and the BPA as a subject matter expert for the overall Security and Continuity of Operations program.
• Respond to incidents involving unauthorized access to and misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, espionage, sabotage, or loss of equipment, facilities, and materials.
• Lead the development of a BPA-wide physical security awareness and training program.

Key Requirements :

Conditions of Employment :

Specialized Experience Requirements :

A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as : 1) Analyzing, evaluating, planning and executing a physical security program that is risk informed and fully integrated with the security and continuity of operations of an organization; 2) Ensuring that a physical security program meets regulatory requirements (e.g. Executive Orders, laws, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), and Critical Infrastructure Protections (CIP) standards); 3) Administering a physical security program involving the implementation of protecting infrastructure, personnel, and assets.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration.