Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to Civil Service Retirees from the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) or the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) who are eligible for re-employment as a Federal Annuitant; and Federal Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles.

The selectee will serve as a Technical Security Investigator (Reemployed Annuitants and ICTAP Only) in the Office of Technical Development and Applied Research, Technical Development and Applied Research. Typical work assignments include:

• Installing, monitoring, maintaining, analyzing, and evaluating the latest known technologies (e.g., state-of-the-art intrusion detection systems and devices) used by domestic and international groups to penetrate Agency sites or harm protectees.
• Assisting in protective countermeasures and related law enforcement response planning duties; tactics and techniques; and aiding senior agents with potential violations and security deficiencies.
• Assisting in analyses conducting surveys, adjusting plans and schedules, and assisting in development of alternative strategies.
• Providing advice and assistance to senior officials and representatives from other federal agencies and organizations.

As determined by the Office of Personnel Management, the duties of this position require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of fingers, wrist, elbows, shoulders, hips and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs and feet must function sufficiently in order for applicants to perform the duties satisfactorily.

Since the duties of this position are exacting and involve the responsibility for the safety of others under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any condition that would hinder full, efficient performance of the duties of this position or that would cause the individual to be a hazard to himself/herself or to others is disqualifying.

There are also specific medical requirements for this position, and any chronic disease or condition affecting the respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, digestive, nervous, endocrine, lymphatic, nervous, genitourinary, and other systems that would impair full performance of the duties of the position may also be disqualifying.

Apply for this exciting opportunity to support the integrated mission of the Secret Service. This Technical Security Investigator position starts at a base salary of $90,025 (GS-13, Step 1).

Conditions of employment

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

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 to a polygraph examination prior to your appointment.
• Possess a valid U.S. state motor vehicle operator's license and maintain a valid license while you occupy the position.
• Conduct frequent domestic and foreign travel.
• Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory. You will be ineligible to occupy this position if at any time you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless you received a pardon, or your conviction was expunged or set aside.
• Complete a pre-employment medical examination (including vision, hearing, cardiovascular and mobility of extremities) by an authorized Government physician and be determined physically fit to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties. You will be required to undergo regular physical examinations and to maintain a level of physical fitness in accordance with the standards and policies of this agency.
• Successfully complete a Mixed Basic or Reintegration Training Course as applicable.

NOTE: Maximum age limit (under 60 at the time of appointment) Initial Appointment Not-to-Exceed 4 years or 1 day before their 60th birthdate, whichever comes first.

LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT: This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, USC, Section 922(g)(91)). Candidates who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not qualified for this position. Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment (Title 18, USC, Section 1001).

Qualifications

OPM Dual Compensation Off-Set Waiver Approved for Rehires: This announcement is being used to recruit CSRS and FERS annuitants on a limited basis with a waiver of salary offset (if a dual compensation waiver is requested) under certain specified circumstances not to exceed 12/31/2028.

Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset waiver (dual compensation) are eligible for:

• Full annuity and full Federal salary.
• Annual and sick leave (not applicable for an intermittent work schedule)
• Full-time, part-time, or intermittent work schedules.
• Administratively uncontrollable overtime (AUO) pay authorized for the full time work schedules.
• Annuitants under this authority will be offered a 4-year, non-status, term appointment in the competitive service, Not-to-Exceed 4 years or 1 day before their 60th birthdate, whichever comes first.
• Appointments that continue past December 31, 2028, may be subjected to salary off-set (reduced) if the OPM dual compensation salary off-set waiver is not renewed.

Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset waiver (dual compensation) are NOT eligible for:

• Additional retirement coverage (other than Social Security coverage).
• TSP Contributions.
• Annual, sick leave or holiday pay (applicable to an intermittent work schedule only).

• Planning and leading a technical staff and work involving at least one of the following areas: physical security, intrusion detection, access control, video assessment, surveillance systems, technical surveillance countermeasures, chemical, biological and radiological hazard countermeasures, fire protection, network security, cyber security.
• Providing technical guidance for investigative and surveillance purposes.
• Providing or developing programs related to any of the above specific subject matter areas.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the duties of the position. Upon review, your resume and/or supporting documents need to reflect one year of specialized experience, in order to be considered. If one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade level cannot be identified in your resume, you will be considered not qualified.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered qualified, you must meet the specialized experience and OPM's Individual Occupational Requirements as listed in the qualifications section.

Interviews may be required for this position. Failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration.

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.