Senior Physical Security Inspector
Rockville, Maryland
Employer: Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Industry: Security Administration
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Summary
This position is located in the Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response, Division of Security Operations, Security Performance Evaluations Branch.
The supervisor is Jefferson Clark.
This position is in the Bargaining Unit with the National Treasury Employees Union, Chapter 208.
This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements.
This position is subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
All NRC Employees are encouraged to apply. Based on the staffing needs of the agency/area of consideration, additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement.
Duties
The successful candidate will perform the full range of Senior Physical Security Inspector duties.
Such duties include but are not limited to:
1. Serving as a senior headquarters-based inspector for the physical security of operating power reactors and fuel cycle facilities. Leads, plans, conducts, reports, and integrates findings associated with physical security inspections in accordance with the NRC Inspection Manual.
2. Functioning as an expert for issues involving the oversight and assessment of the Baseline Inspection Program (BIP) and physical security programs, relating to the security of operating commercial power reactors and fuel cycle facilities.
3. Implementing policies and procedures for the BIP and advises the Branch Chief and other NRC management on the need for new or revised security and safeguards policies, procedures and inspection program activities.
4. Providing technical support to security and safeguards licensing and inspection programs for NRC headquarters staff and NRC regional offices. Assesses the need for regulatory changes to ensure consistency with NRC policies and inspection for protecting public health, safety, and the environment and ensuring the common defense and security; to reduce unnecessary regulatory burden, and to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
1. Demonstrated knowledge of physical protection systems, processes, techniques, equipment, small arms weapons, explosive devices, and procedures.
(Describe your specific knowledge of physical protection systems such as intrusion detection systems, alarm assessment systems, access control systems, vehicle barrier systems, small arms weapons and explosive devices. Describe your specific experience in applying your knowledge of these systems, processes, weapons, and devices based on their capabilities and weaknesses.)
2. Demonstrated ability to perform field and program assessments of plant security systems/processes to evaluate their effectiveness and to identify potential vulnerabilities in protecting against the design basis threat.
(Describe your specific knowledge and experience conducting vulnerability assessments of established security systems and processes at sensitive facilities such as nuclear power plants. Describe your specific knowledge and experience in conducting integrated assessments of response force capabilities, defensive strategies, weapons capabilities, response tactics, training, and conduct of table-top drills and force-on-force exercises.)
3. Demonstrated ability to perform a wide range of regulatory-related functions, such as significance determination, enforcement, allegation review, etc., while applying an understanding of nuclear power plant significance or risk. Safety and risk significance of the underlying issues and depth/complexity of the application of the regulatory function are of particular emphasis.
4. Demonstrated ability in oral and written communications. Emphasis is placed upon specific examples that highlight the importance, level of challenge, and extent of interest in the communication including external parties, ability to work within a team including encouraging/gaining consensus on technically complex issues in a diplomatic manner, ability to provide effective formal briefings and presentations, and experience with a wide range of audiences such as peers, management, outside organizations, public officials, and the public itself on high profile issues.
5. Demonstrated ability to work independently and with self-initiative in providing 1) leadership for others (guidance to ensure appropriate focus/scope of activities, guidance in the correct resolution of difficult or complex problems, or coordination of complex projects); 2) contributing to the professional development of others; AND 3) compelling process and organizational effectiveness improvement in one's own organization. Emphasis is placed on specific examples that demonstrate the level of challenge and complexity, the resulting value added/outcomes, and the applicant's own personal contribution to these efforts.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: expert knowledge, training, and experience in safeguards and security principles and practices. Demonstrated ability and current experience in analyzing complex nuclear security operations to determine their technical feasibility or vulnerability, and ability to judge adequacy of protective measures and/or defensive strategies.
A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume.
Education
There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series.
Additional information
The duty location of this position is Rockville, MD. In general, employees are expected to be in the office at a minimum of 4 days per pay period**. Telework schedules, including full-time telework, are approved, on a case-by-case basis. If selected, telework will be determined in accordance with Agency policy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement, if applicable.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to any vacancy questions to determine your level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements. If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager.
Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.
You may preview questions for this vacancy.
Required Documents
If you are an NRC employee, you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available. Additionally, you must also submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
NOTE: Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to any vacancy questions, and if necessary, documents which prove your eligibility to apply. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, please ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
All supplemental documents can now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents:
1. Use the "USAJOBs" feature to download documents from your USAJOBs portfolio; or
2. use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded:
.gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc; or
3. use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to 1-571-258-4052.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
We strongly encourage you to complete your USAJOBS profile before you submit your application for this position.
Please read the entire announcement. Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this position.
The NRC requires that applicants submit resumes built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool. The Resume Builder tool is activated upon selecting "Build New Resume" under the "Resumes" section of your USAJOBS account.
Resumes uploaded to your USAJOBS jobseeker account that have not been built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool WILL NOT be accepted and you WILL NOT be allowed to further advance through the NRC application process.
To ensure you are using the correct resume type when applying to our vacancies, please make sure that the resume you are using during the application process is listed with a format type of "USAJOBS Resume" and a source type of "Built with USAJOBS Resume Builder. Verifying this information on your USAJOBS resume before applying will ensure the successful submission of your application to the NRC job vacancy.
Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated. Requests for extensions WILL NOT be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Human Resources Specialist during business hours BEFORE the closing date of the announcement and speak to someone who can provide assistance for your online submission.
You must answer any job specific vacancy questions. You will be rated based on your responses to any vacancy questions and especially the information provided in your resume. Breadth, recency, and length of experience in the field; training, awards, and commendations; past and current performance; and community or outside professional activities will be considered to determine your level of knowledge, skill or ability for this position. Abbreviated responses to the vacancy questions, such as "significant experience" or "see resume" do not provide enough information and should not be used. You will not be considered for this position if you leave any of the vacancy questions unanswered.
To begin the application process, select the "Apply On-line" button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.
Agency contact information
Kristine A. Darang
Phone
610-337-6977
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
Kristine.Darang@nrc.gov
Address
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of Human Resources
Washington, District of Columbia 20555
United States
Next steps
You may check the status of your application at any time after the announcement closes by logging onto USAJOBs and selecting "Application Status."
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This position is located in the Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response, Division of Security Operations, Security Performance Evaluations Branch.
The supervisor is Jefferson Clark.
This position is in the Bargaining Unit with the National Treasury Employees Union, Chapter 208.
This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements.
This position is subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements
This job is open to
- Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
Clarification from the agency
All NRC Employees are encouraged to apply. Based on the staffing needs of the agency/area of consideration, additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement.
Duties
The successful candidate will perform the full range of Senior Physical Security Inspector duties.
Such duties include but are not limited to:
1. Serving as a senior headquarters-based inspector for the physical security of operating power reactors and fuel cycle facilities. Leads, plans, conducts, reports, and integrates findings associated with physical security inspections in accordance with the NRC Inspection Manual.
2. Functioning as an expert for issues involving the oversight and assessment of the Baseline Inspection Program (BIP) and physical security programs, relating to the security of operating commercial power reactors and fuel cycle facilities.
3. Implementing policies and procedures for the BIP and advises the Branch Chief and other NRC management on the need for new or revised security and safeguards policies, procedures and inspection program activities.
4. Providing technical support to security and safeguards licensing and inspection programs for NRC headquarters staff and NRC regional offices. Assesses the need for regulatory changes to ensure consistency with NRC policies and inspection for protecting public health, safety, and the environment and ensuring the common defense and security; to reduce unnecessary regulatory burden, and to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- This is a Drug Testing position.
- Must be able to meet/maintain security & suitability requirements.
You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
1. Demonstrated knowledge of physical protection systems, processes, techniques, equipment, small arms weapons, explosive devices, and procedures.
(Describe your specific knowledge of physical protection systems such as intrusion detection systems, alarm assessment systems, access control systems, vehicle barrier systems, small arms weapons and explosive devices. Describe your specific experience in applying your knowledge of these systems, processes, weapons, and devices based on their capabilities and weaknesses.)
2. Demonstrated ability to perform field and program assessments of plant security systems/processes to evaluate their effectiveness and to identify potential vulnerabilities in protecting against the design basis threat.
(Describe your specific knowledge and experience conducting vulnerability assessments of established security systems and processes at sensitive facilities such as nuclear power plants. Describe your specific knowledge and experience in conducting integrated assessments of response force capabilities, defensive strategies, weapons capabilities, response tactics, training, and conduct of table-top drills and force-on-force exercises.)
3. Demonstrated ability to perform a wide range of regulatory-related functions, such as significance determination, enforcement, allegation review, etc., while applying an understanding of nuclear power plant significance or risk. Safety and risk significance of the underlying issues and depth/complexity of the application of the regulatory function are of particular emphasis.
4. Demonstrated ability in oral and written communications. Emphasis is placed upon specific examples that highlight the importance, level of challenge, and extent of interest in the communication including external parties, ability to work within a team including encouraging/gaining consensus on technically complex issues in a diplomatic manner, ability to provide effective formal briefings and presentations, and experience with a wide range of audiences such as peers, management, outside organizations, public officials, and the public itself on high profile issues.
5. Demonstrated ability to work independently and with self-initiative in providing 1) leadership for others (guidance to ensure appropriate focus/scope of activities, guidance in the correct resolution of difficult or complex problems, or coordination of complex projects); 2) contributing to the professional development of others; AND 3) compelling process and organizational effectiveness improvement in one's own organization. Emphasis is placed on specific examples that demonstrate the level of challenge and complexity, the resulting value added/outcomes, and the applicant's own personal contribution to these efforts.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: expert knowledge, training, and experience in safeguards and security principles and practices. Demonstrated ability and current experience in analyzing complex nuclear security operations to determine their technical feasibility or vulnerability, and ability to judge adequacy of protective measures and/or defensive strategies.
A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume.
Education
There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series.
Additional information
The duty location of this position is Rockville, MD. In general, employees are expected to be in the office at a minimum of 4 days per pay period**. Telework schedules, including full-time telework, are approved, on a case-by-case basis. If selected, telework will be determined in accordance with Agency policy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement, if applicable.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to any vacancy questions to determine your level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements. If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager.
Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.
You may preview questions for this vacancy.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. - Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
If you are an NRC employee, you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available. Additionally, you must also submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
NOTE: Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to any vacancy questions, and if necessary, documents which prove your eligibility to apply. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, please ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
All supplemental documents can now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents:
1. Use the "USAJOBs" feature to download documents from your USAJOBs portfolio; or
2. use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded:
.gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc; or
3. use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to 1-571-258-4052.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. - How to Apply
We strongly encourage you to complete your USAJOBS profile before you submit your application for this position.
Please read the entire announcement. Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this position.
The NRC requires that applicants submit resumes built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool. The Resume Builder tool is activated upon selecting "Build New Resume" under the "Resumes" section of your USAJOBS account.
Resumes uploaded to your USAJOBS jobseeker account that have not been built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool WILL NOT be accepted and you WILL NOT be allowed to further advance through the NRC application process.
To ensure you are using the correct resume type when applying to our vacancies, please make sure that the resume you are using during the application process is listed with a format type of "USAJOBS Resume" and a source type of "Built with USAJOBS Resume Builder. Verifying this information on your USAJOBS resume before applying will ensure the successful submission of your application to the NRC job vacancy.
Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated. Requests for extensions WILL NOT be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Human Resources Specialist during business hours BEFORE the closing date of the announcement and speak to someone who can provide assistance for your online submission.
You must answer any job specific vacancy questions. You will be rated based on your responses to any vacancy questions and especially the information provided in your resume. Breadth, recency, and length of experience in the field; training, awards, and commendations; past and current performance; and community or outside professional activities will be considered to determine your level of knowledge, skill or ability for this position. Abbreviated responses to the vacancy questions, such as "significant experience" or "see resume" do not provide enough information and should not be used. You will not be considered for this position if you leave any of the vacancy questions unanswered.
To begin the application process, select the "Apply On-line" button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.
Agency contact information
Kristine A. Darang
Phone
610-337-6977
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
Kristine.Darang@nrc.gov
Address
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of Human Resources
Washington, District of Columbia 20555
United States
Next steps
You may check the status of your application at any time after the announcement closes by logging onto USAJOBs and selecting "Application Status." - Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
Required Documents
If you are an NRC employee, you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available. Additionally, you must also submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
NOTE: Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to any vacancy questions, and if necessary, documents which prove your eligibility to apply. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, please ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
All supplemental documents can now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents:
1. Use the "USAJOBs" feature to download documents from your USAJOBs portfolio; or
2. use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded:
.gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc; or
3. use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to 1-571-258-4052.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
We strongly encourage you to complete your USAJOBS profile before you submit your application for this position.
Please read the entire announcement. Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this position.
The NRC requires that applicants submit resumes built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool. The Resume Builder tool is activated upon selecting "Build New Resume" under the "Resumes" section of your USAJOBS account.
Resumes uploaded to your USAJOBS jobseeker account that have not been built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool WILL NOT be accepted and you WILL NOT be allowed to further advance through the NRC application process.
To ensure you are using the correct resume type when applying to our vacancies, please make sure that the resume you are using during the application process is listed with a format type of "USAJOBS Resume" and a source type of "Built with USAJOBS Resume Builder. Verifying this information on your USAJOBS resume before applying will ensure the successful submission of your application to the NRC job vacancy.
Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated. Requests for extensions WILL NOT be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Human Resources Specialist during business hours BEFORE the closing date of the announcement and speak to someone who can provide assistance for your online submission.
You must answer any job specific vacancy questions. You will be rated based on your responses to any vacancy questions and especially the information provided in your resume. Breadth, recency, and length of experience in the field; training, awards, and commendations; past and current performance; and community or outside professional activities will be considered to determine your level of knowledge, skill or ability for this position. Abbreviated responses to the vacancy questions, such as "significant experience" or "see resume" do not provide enough information and should not be used. You will not be considered for this position if you leave any of the vacancy questions unanswered.
To begin the application process, select the "Apply On-line" button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.
Agency contact information
Kristine A. Darang
Phone
610-337-6977
Fax
000-000-0000
Kristine.Darang@nrc.gov
Address
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of Human Resources
Washington, District of Columbia 20555
United States
Next steps
You may check the status of your application at any time after the announcement closes by logging onto USAJOBs and selecting "Application Status."
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
Created: 2024-06-09
Reference: 794832700
Country: United States
State: Maryland
City: Rockville
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