Overview -Open & closing dates 06/04/2018to06/08/2018 -Salary $61,515 to $79,972 per year -Pay scale & grade GS 11 -Work schedule Full-Time -Appointment type Permanent -Location 1 vacancy in the following location: -This job is open to -Share -Announcement number KS18D0047 -Control number 501066700 -Duties -Duties -Summary For the 6th year in a row, NASA has been ranked the best large Agency to work for in the Federal Government by the Partnership for Public Service. Performs as a Security Specialist in the Protective Services Office (PSO) of the KSC Spaceport Integration and Services Directorate. Reviews and develops new or proposed security policies, procedures, and guidelines for use by KSC employees and contractors. Responsible for implementing Agency or Center security programs, managing physical security systems, conducting security assessments and audits, applying modern physical security solutions as well as reviewing and developing new or proposed security policies, procedures, and guidelines for Center and Agency use. Applicant will be hired only at the GS-11 grade level with non-competitive promotion potential to the GS-12. Starting pay will be set at the GS-11 grade level. Identification of promotion potential in this position does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher level duties. To receive consideration, you must submit a resume and answer NASA-specific questions. The NASA questions appear after you submit your resume and are transferred to the NASA web site. If you successfully apply, USAJOBS will show your application status as 'Received'. If your status is 'Application Status Not Available', you have not successfully applied. Do not rely on a USAJOBS email to confirm successful application. Only an email from NASA confirms a successful application. If you are an individual with a disability and have questions regarding the Federal special hiring authorities for individuals with disabilities or would like to request a reasonable accommodation for the application or hiring process, please contact the Selective Placement Coordinator (SPC) at KSC by sending an email to KSC-SPPC-JobsInbox@mail.nasa.gov. As a Federal employee you are required by Federal statutes and regulations to avoid certain potential financial conflicts of interest and assignments in which it may appear that you could act partially. See 18 U.S.C. 208 & 5 C.F.R. 2635.502. Deliberate attempts to falsify your application information, such as copying portions of this job announcement into your resume, may result in you being removed from consideration for this position. -Responsibilities Performs as a Security Specialist in the Protective Services Office (PSO) of the KSC Spaceport Integration and Services Directorate. Reviews and develops new or proposed security policies, procedures, and guidelines for use by KSC employees and contractors. Manages the investigations/law enforcement programs in the protection of NASA people and property. Conducts criminal, internal, administrative and workplace violence investigations for violations of Federal and State of Florida law, along with NASA procedures, policies, and requirements. Coordinates criminal investigations with other Federal and State of Florida law enforcement agencies. Responsible for implementing Agency or Center security programs, managing physical security systems, conducting security assessments and audits, applying modern physical security solutions as well as reviewing and developing new or proposed security policies, procedures, and guidelines for Center and Agency use. Collaborate with and provide oversight and surveillance of the KSC Protective Service Contractor. Serves as a Lead Special Agent for various launches, events, spacecraft or payload ground movements, and program/tenant operations, to include conducting, planning, developing, coordinating, and managing security functions. Plans and supports the protection of VIPs, including coordinating contract security forces and local/Federal law enforcement. Supports all major KSC PSO Security functions including training and awareness, law enforcement and investigations, badging and access control, workplace violence prevention, facility and asset protection, contractor oversight, and strategic security planning. Conducts operations to detect, deter, and neutralize security violations, criminal activity and workplace violence. Serves as Duty Agent for the Protective Services Office for any protective service matters that effect KSC, on-duty and off. You shall qualify for, and maintain, NASA Federal Arrest Authority and authorization to carry a firearm in the performance of duties pursuant to 42 USC 2456(a) and 42 USC 2456 and in accordance with 14 CFR Part 1203. -No -Promotion Potential 12 -Who May Apply -This job is open toU.S. citizens and U.S. nationals -Job family (Series) -Similar jobs -Requirements -Requirements -Conditions of Employment -Position subject to random drug testing -Selectee must complete a financial disclosure statement -A one-year probationary period may be required -Selectee must pass a pre-employment physical examination -Occasional travel may be required REQUIRED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FEDERAL ARREST AUTHORITY AND FIREARMS QUALIFICATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH NASA TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION STANDARDS. REQUIRED TO MEET THE CRITERIA FOR USE OF A FIREARM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FEDERAL ARREST AUTHORITY AND MUST MEET THE STANDARD AND TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 14 CFR, CHAPTER V, PART 1203B.103, SECURITY PROGRAMS ARREST AUTHORITY, AND USE OF FORCE BY NASA SECURITY FORCE PERSONNEL. You must meet eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement. -Qualifications Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above and/or meet the education requirement or a combination of experience and education. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. One year of specialized experience: Experience leading a criminal investigations section and conducting criminal/internal investigations. Knowledge of Federal and State Statutes, criminal procedures, elements of crimes, Constitutional and case law, and experience in conducting criminal/internal investigations of felonies, misdemeanors, and violation of policies. Knowledge of methods and controls of personnel, public safety, and security operations; investigation and inspection techniques; or rules, regulations, precautions, and prevention techniques for the protection of people, data, or property. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and guidelines related to securing personnel, facilities, and information, including the requirements for handling, transporting, and protecting classified information and proper reporting of security incidents. OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related OR A combination of experience and education listed above. To calculate the combination of education and experience, determine the amount of experience you have as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level. Then determine the amount of education you have a percentage of the education required for the grade level. Only education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level is qualifying. Add the two percentages; the total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify for the grade level. -Education -Additional information Any applicant tentatively selected for this position may be required to undergo a pre-employment background investigation. Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. See 'How You Will Be Evaluated' for definition of well qualified. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP consideration must indicate their eligibility when applying for a position. The USAJOBS resume asks you to identify your ICTAP eligibility; the NASA Supplemental Information asks you to identify your CTAP eligibility. If you are selected for the position, you must be prepared to submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. In order to receive preference in hiring, you must clearly identify your claim for veterans preference on your resume. NASA's -provides the information needed to assist you in determining whether or not you can claim 5 or 10 point veterans preference. You should not submit documents to prove your eligibility for veterans preference at this time. However, you must be prepared to submit proof of veterans preference (DD-214, and, if claiming 10-point preference, SF-15 plus proof required by that form) as requested by the Human Resources Office. Veterans preference will only be considered based on what is supported For instance, if you claim 10-point preference, but are only able to document 5-point preference, you will be considered accordingly. If you fail to provide the required documents within the stated time period, we may withdraw a job offer and/or remove you from further consideration. Your USAJOBS account asks you to assign a name to each of your resumes. When you apply to a NASA position, we will show you the text of the resume you have submitted, but we do not maintain the name you have assigned to that resume. If you wish to keep track of that information, we recommend you make note of it at the time you apply. -As identical vacancies are identified, additional selections may be made. Pay may be set in accordance with the General Pay Provisions delineated in NPR 3530.1C. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and will be subject to random drug tests while occupying the position. Occasional travel may be required. The payment of relocation expenses is not authorized. -You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. NASA uses an automated system (Resumix) that matches the competencies extracted from your resume to the competencies identified by the selecting official for the position. Based on the competencies you match, you are placed in one of three categories identified as 90, 80, or 70 pt. quality categories, which are defined as: 90 pt. Category- Tentatively meets (until subsequent confirmation upon referral) the basic qualification requirements identified in the vacancy announcement and has experience in the same or similar job that has demonstrated superior proficiency in the primary requirements of the position. 80 pt. Category- Tentatively meets (until subsequent confirmation upon referral) the basic qualification requirements identified in the vacancy announcement and demonstrates satisfactory proficiency in the primary requirements of the position. 70 pt. Category- Fails to meet criteria described in the 80 pt. category. Additional application guidance is available in NASA's -. Information for Veterans: The Category Rating Process protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet qualification requirements and have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed at the top of the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. For the purpose of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), candidates rated in the top quality category are considered well-qualified -Background checks and security clearance -Security clearance -Required Documents -Required Documents NASA's application process has been specifically developed to ensure that we only ask you for the information we absolutely need to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility. In order to apply for this position, you only need to submit your resume and answer the screening questions and supplemental information. No additional documentation is accepted at the time of application. (For example you need not submit narrative 'KSA' statements; they are not required and will not be evaluated.) In this way we allow you to focus on preparing a resume that best describes your background and abilities. For assistance in preparing your resume, consult the -. Nothing further is required until requested by the Human Resources Office. At that point, we may ask you to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume. For example, we may ask you to provide academic transcripts or proof of Federal employment status. If you are claiming veterans' preference, we may ask you to submit proof of veterans preference (DD-214, and, if claiming 10-point preference, SF-15 plus proof required by that form). If you fail to provide the required documents within the stated time period, we may withdraw a job offer and/or remove you from further consideration. -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 -. 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. -Benefits -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. -. -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 to Apply -How to Apply This vacancy is being filled through NASA STARS, an automated Staffing and Recruitment System. NASA partners with USAJOBS in providing a seamless application process. Before you begin the application process, please read the vacancy announcement carefully and have all required information available. You may begin the process of submitting your resume by clicking on the 'Apply Online' link. In order to be considered, you must submit a resume completed on the USAJOBS site. When completing your USAJOBS resume, please remember that NASA limits resumes to approximately 32,000 characters including spaces. NASA does not accept resumes uploaded to USAJOBS from a second source or documents attached through USAJOBS' document attachment feature. Once you submit your resume to NASA, you will be asked to complete a short series of additional questions. You must finish the entire process in order to have a complete application package and receive consideration. Your answers will not be saved unless you finish the entire application. You may edit a previously-submitted application, if the announcement is still open. If you are unable to apply electronically for this position, submit your resume and supplemental questions to: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) -DO NOT submit your resume directly to the Center advertising this vacancy. Mailed resumes must be received by the close of business on the closing date of the announcement. Hard copy resumes requirements are provided at: -. If you are a first time applicant, we recommend that you review NASA's -to ensure that you are providing a complete resume. Failure to submit the supplemental data and a resume that contains all of the required information may result in loss of consideration for positions in which you are interested. 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