Security Assistant (Office Automation)

Summary

This position is located in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), in Manhattan, KS. The position is located in the Security unit and the incumbent is responsible for providing technical support to a variety of administrative operational security activities.

Duties

• Serves as a first point-of-contact for the Visitor Center, providing information, directing calls and visitors to the appropriate personnel/location, and using tact, courtesy, alertness, and good judgment.
• Greet and process NBAF visitors and/or new employees using the proper procedures and system.
• Coordinate with the Visitor Center Administrator, sponsor, and guard force to process visit requests and ensure only pre-approved and authorized personnel are permitted onsite.
• Work closely with the Visitor Center Administrator with the badging system for NBAF employees and visitors.
• Maintain the automated database that includes information concerning the accountability, control and destruction of badges.
• Visitor Center administrative tasks, including filing and maintaining accurate visitor and access-control records

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Direct Deposit
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the
• Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the
• Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Motor Vehicle or Commercial Driver's License Required.
• Occasional driving of Government vehicles is required.
• Drug Test Required.
• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
• Selectee must submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and random testing thereafter.
• Final appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results for illegal drug use.
• Vaccine(s) Required Financial Disclosure Required.
• If selected, you will be required to submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date, and annually thereafter.
• Selectee is subject to financial Disclosure Requirements in accordance with 5 CFR, Part 2635, Sub part E regarding business or personal transactions with applicants, borrowers, or business contacts who have or who are seeking business with this Agency.
• SAC and full background investigation required for positions working with BSL-3 (or higher) agents, or in BSL-3/BSL-4 facilities.
• Department of Justice (DOJ) Security Risk Assessment (SRA) approval is required.
• National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) clearance is required.
• Immunizations may be required.
• Respirator fitting and certification is required.

Required Documents

• The following documents are required for your applicant package to be complete. Encrypted documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration. Resume that includes:
• Information: name, address, contact information; Education; Work
• Experience related to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, grade (if applicable); other qualifications.
• Resume cannot exceed 2 pages.
• If education is required or being used to qualify, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts.
• An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application if it includes your name and the necessary course information; however, if you are selected, official transcripts will be required prior to entering on duty.
• Education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university.
• If any education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the
• U.S. Department of
• Education as equivalent to
• U.S. education standards. There are private organizations that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service. For a list of private organizations that evaluate education, visit the
• NACES website. All transcripts must be in
• English or include an
• English translation. Current and former
• Federal employees: Most recent non-award Notification of Personnel
• Action (SF-50) showing you are/were in the competitive service, highest grade held (or promotion potential) on a permanent basis, position title, series and grade
• AND Most recent performance appraisal (dated within 18 months) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. A performance plan is not an acceptable substitute. Current permanent
• FSA County employees must submit your most recent non-award Notification of Personnel
• Action (SF-50) showing your highest grade (or promotion potential) held on a permanent basis, position title, series and grade
• AND most recent performance appraisal (dated within 18 months) per above. Veteran Hiring
• Authorities: VEOA, VRA and 30% Disabled
• Veterans: DD214, Certificate of Release from Active
• Duty, that shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions.
• If currently on active duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.
• Veteran's preference must be verified prior to appointment.
• If claiming 10-point veteran's preference you must provide the
• DD214 or certification requirements (see above), plus the proof of entitlement of this preference as listed on the
• SF-15 Application for 10-point
• Veterans' Preference. The
• SF-15 should be included but is not required. Failure to submit these documents could result in the determination that there is insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point preference. Land Management Workforce Flexibility
• Act: Copies of Notification of Personnel
• Action(s) (SF-50) showing the employee served in eligible appointment(s) for a period(s) of more than 24 mos w/o a break between appointments of two+ years. Include initial hire actions, extensions, conversions and separation
• SF-50s for each period.
• Submit performance rating(s) showing acceptable performance for each period counted towards eligibility signed by supervisor(s).
• If documentation does not exist for one or more periods, submit a statement from supervisor(s) indicating acceptable performance.
• Applicants who do not have performance documentation for any period shall provide a reason why the documentation is not available and statement that performance for all periods was at an acceptable level.
• A, Persons with Disabilities
• Appointment: Letter from a physician, local, state or federal rehabilitation office citing eligibility under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u). Surplus or displaced employees eligible for
• CTAP, RPL, or
• ICTAP priority must provide: proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), current performance appraisal with rating of at least "Fully
• Successful" or equivalent, and your most recent
• SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330.
• If claiming eligibility under a special hiring authority or an interchange agreement with another merit system not listed above, see the requirements for that authority and submit the required supporting documentation.
• Go to USAJOBS Hiring Path for Special Authorities or Special Hiring
• Authority for more information.