Detection Systems Specialist

About the company

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Technical Operations, Aviation and Airspace Security Division, will allow you to provide a technically secure environment for the President and Vice President, as well as the other prominent individual. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation Veterans' preference does not apply. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

Your tasks

The selectee will serve as a Detection Systems Specialist in the Office of Technical Operations, Aviation and Airspace Security Division. Typical work assignments include: Overseeing and monitoring air traffic using integrated radar data and computerized flight information. Operating various radar and air surveillance detection systems. Providing airborne track updates to operations center staff and ground security via clear communications to enhance situational awareness. Coordinating the planning of surveillance and communication for all aspects of airspace security.

Requirements

To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying. Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-11 level (starting salary $85,447) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level performing duties such as: Monitoring air traffic and operating radar and air surveillance detection systems; Assisting with preparing activity reports; Coordinating airspace security matters with internal and external stakeholders OR You have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related, from an accredited college or university that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform this work. (NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) to support your claim). OR You have a combination of specialized experience (less than one year) and graduate education (beyond 2 years of graduate education), that when combined equals 100% of the qualification requirement. Note: Only graduate education in excess of two years (generally 36 semester hours) may be used in this calculation. (NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) and your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet the experience to support your claim). You qualify for the GS-12 level (starting salary $102,415) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level performing duties such as: Coordinating surveillance operations using radar and sensors to monitor airspace and ensure safety; Operating and maintaining complex detection systems that require accurate manual control and coordination; Delivering updates on surveillance operations to team members, management, and external partners; Developing operational plans for detection systems (e.g., screening, surveillance, or sensor technologies). You qualify for the GS-13 level (starting salary $121,785) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level performing duties such as: Developing and implementing acquisition strategies that align with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements. Monitoring contractor activities and developing assessment programs that comply with contract specifications and federal regulations. Training, evaluating and certifying personnel for independent operation at elevated levels of responsibility. Evaluating cost and funding requirements for a program including life-cycle cost estimates. The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

If you are qualifying for a position by substituting education or training for experience, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

U.S. Citizenship is required. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire Assessment, if required. If selected for this position, you will be required to: Obtain and maintain a top-secret Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. Undergo and pass a Full Scope Polygraph prior to onboarding. This position requires frequent travel aboard commercial and/or military aircraft. 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 Federal service. 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.