Created at: October 16, 2025 01:17
Company: Bonneville Power Administration
Location: Spokane, WA, 99201
Job Description:
This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in the Physical Security (NNT) organization of Security and Continuity of Operations (NN), Chief Administrative Office (N). A successful candidate in the Physical Security Specialist position will perform a wide variety of analytical, planning, advisory, operational, and evaluative work in planning, developing, implementing, overseeing, and evaluating a physical security program.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1) Analyzing, evaluating, planning and executing a physical security program that is risk informed and fully integrated with the security and continuity of operations of an organization; (2) ensuring that a physical security program meets regulatory requirements (e.g. Executive Orders, laws, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), and Critical Infrastructure Protections (CIP) standards); (3) administering a physical security program involving the implementation of protecting infrastructure, personnel, and assets. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.
As a Physical Security Specialist, you will: Serve as a source of authoritative information and guidance on physical security for all BPA organizational elements. Participate in the development of a BPA-wide physical security and compliance management strategy. Manage an armed security services contract which aligns with state requirements as well as DHS and DOE requirements. Represent Physical Security, Security and Continuity of Operations, the office of BPA's Chief Administrator, and the BPA as a subject matter expert for the overall Security and Continuity of Operations program. Respond to incidents involving unauthorized access to and misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, espionage, sabotage, or loss of equipment, facilities, and materials. Lead the development of a BPA-wide physical security awareness and training program.