Physical Security Specialist

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Management and Policy. Resumes must be no more than 2-pages in length.

You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 04/20/2026 Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Education used as part of an application package will only be considered if complete transcripts are submitted and must be from an accredited institution as recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education. To see if your institution is accredited, please follow this link: Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs.

Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Specialized Experience GS-13: Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: (1) Leading as a technical expert in projects to resolve problems in existing physical security systems and emergency management programs; (2) Conducting on-site facility security assessments and making recommendations to address security vulnerabilities and improve procedures; (3) Recommending and managing the implementation of electronic physical access control systems from design through installation, including coordinating with contractors, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure system requirements are met; and (4) Developing and implementing continuity of operations and emergency preparedness plans, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal requirements.

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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Federal experience is not required.

The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis.

To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. Major Duties:

Duties included at the full performance level GS-13 but not limited to: Plans and directs comprehensive physical security projects for offices across the country, coordinating with a facilities design team and contractor support staff.

Directs work related to long and short-term planning and achieving the mission of the Physical Security and Emergency Management program goals.

Designs, develops, evaluates, and oversees the implementation of the physical access control system at OIG offices and manages the overall project schedule.

Coordinates the preparation of technical planning documents and reports and develops detailed scope of work statements for use in contracting for goods and services.