Security Assistant (Office Automation)

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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. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in Grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. Specialized Experience: FOR THE GS-06 LEVEL: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. Qualifying experience for GS-06 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-05 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience helping greet and process visitors or new employees by checking IDs and following basic access steps. Using a credential or data system to enter or look up simple screening or badge information. Assisting with handing out, tracking, and collecting badges following established procedures. Keeping security files and records organized and properly stored. Using Microsoft Office programs to complete basic tasks and communicate. FOR THE GS-07 LEVEL: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. Qualifying experience for GS-07 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-06 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience independently checking IDs, confirming approvals, and issuing correct badges for visitors and employees. Updating and maintaining the credentialing database, including running reports and tracking badge status. Serving as the main point of contact in the visitor center and coordinating with security guards as needed. Keeping required security records, updating documentation, and preparing incident details when necessary. Using Microsoft Office to manage data, communicate, and complete daily tasks. Identifying and resolving routine access or badge issues All applicants must be able to type 40 words per minute. Physical Demands: Work is primarily sedentary, involving some walking, standing, bending, and carrying light items, and sitting for long periods of time. Lifting supplies and equipment weighing up to 35-40 pounds with appropriate support is required. Other Considerations To comply with USDA personnel security requirements and requirements of the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP) for access to information and areas with Biological Select Agents and Toxins (BSAT), including Tier One Select Agents at NBAF, the incumbent must meet the following: Pre-employment and random testing of substances of abuse; Participation in and adherence to the facility's Occupational Health Program; Participation in and adherence to the facility's Personal Reliability Program; The ability to obtain/maintain favorably adjudicated Background Investigations or Security clearances (required by USDA); The ability to obtain/maintain a favorable Security Risk Assessment (required by FSAP). This is a Public Trust Position and requires that the incumbent be a United States Citizen. As a condition of employment, the requirements listed above must be met. The mission of NBAF includes research, diagnosis and training for animal diseases foreign to the United States (U.S.) for the purpose of protecting American agriculture and domestic food sources from their potentially devastating effects. NBAF is vital to successfully protecting U.S. agriculture from the intentional or non-intentional introduction of foreign animal diseases such as Foot-and-Mouth disease. The position supports the biocontainment facilities and may require entry into biosafety level (BSL) 3, 3 enhanced, 3 Ag and BSL-4 labs. The incumbent must demonstrate the physical and psychological capability to conduct normal duties that are appropriate to their position. To prevent the transmission of disease out of biocontainment and retention of the position, the incumbent must meet the following medical standards in a pre-employment medical examination conducted after the receipt of a preliminary job offer and on a periodic basis: Abilit

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