Department: Department of the Interior
Location(s): Salt Lake City, Utah
Salary Range: $88621 - $115213 Per Year
Job Summary: Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Information about Salt Lake City and the surrounding area can be found here. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.
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Qualifications: Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified: 1) The incumbent must be a graduate (or become a graduate with the first available opportunity after entrance on duty) of the Federal Law Enforcement Center Physical Security Training Program or other credentialed federal government or U.S. military physical security courses. Allowable substitutions are professional certifications awarded by entities such as the American Society for Industrial Security or similar accreditation organizations. 2) The incumbent is required to complete 40 hours of annual security-related training. Training must be conducted in accordance with the intent to enhance the skills of security professionals, afford them opportunities for professional growth, and improve the quality of the services they provide. This requirement may be satisfied by attending a security conference/workshop or other security-related training courses. The incumbent is required to successfully complete this security training as soon as possible but no later than one year after being appointed to the Physical Security Specialist position. 3) The incumbent is subject to drug testing. 4) The incumbent may be subject to 24-hour call back. 5) The incumbent must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position. In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. To qualify at the GS-12 level you must meet the following: Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level comparable in difficulty and complexity to perform the duties of a Physical Security Specialist. Qualifying specialized experience includes: assessing and/or developing security plans, policies and procedures to ensure appropriate security and protection is available for a safe and secure working environment; installing, testing and/or managing security and protective systems such as Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card equipment and programs, Physical Access Control Systems (PACS), Video Surveillance Systems (VSS), duress alarms and/or employee notification systems; performing scheduled and/or unscheduled inspections of facilities and personnel to evaluate current security measures meet required protocol to ensure protection from safety violations; providing updates, guidance, training and/or advice to leadership, employees and/or contractors related to security matters ensuring awareness of any potential risks or dangers. Please note there are no educational substitutions at this grade level. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. Physical Demands: The incumbent's work is sedentary in nature and generally completed in an office environment. The field work for inspections, evaluations, monitoring, and training requires standing, stooping, bending, and climbing ladders and stairs and may involve walking over uneven terrain. Work Environment: The work is performed mostly in an indoor office environment. Field work may occur under adverse weather conditions involving extreme temperatures, slippery surfaces, dust, smoke, noise, noxious fumes, etc.
How to Apply: THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS THROUGH USAJOBS. Your application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time by 12/29/2025. If you need assistance in applying on-line, please contact Bridgette Gifford at (801) 539-4061 or BLM_UT_HR_RECRUITMENT@BLM.GOV. If applying on-line poses a hardship for you (i.e. you do not have access to the Internet) you must contact us prior to the closing date of the announcement for an alternative method of applying. PLEASE NOTE: If you have access to a public library, State Job Service Office, etc., you should use these resources to apply online. You must follow the steps described below to complete the application process: YOU MUST HAVE OR CREATE A PROFILE IN USAJOBS. Your profile must contain a current resume for submission. See Required Documents section for what to include in your resume. INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION COULD RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. The USAJOBS Resume Builder was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information needed. The Resume Builder is an available tool when you login to your USAJOBS account. Review the Appointment Eligibility Criteria: The eligibility section of the application process is designed to allow you to choose how you wish to be considered for this vacancy announcement. You must provide proof of your eligibility to be considered. You must submit a resume and also complete the online application and assessment questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. The eligibility portion of the application process is designed to allow you to choose how you wish to be considered for this announcement. You may choose more than one eligibility. You must provide proof of your eligibility. You must provide the supporting documentation to support your claim to be considered. You may choose more than one eligibility in this section. To view the assessment questionnaire, click here:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12846921 To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (Welcome | Login.gov), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to. FOLLOW UP. Check your application status before the announcement closes. It is your responsibility to ensure that a complete application (including a resume, on-line questionnaire, and applicable supplemental documentation) is received by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 12/29/2025. NOTE: Technical problems may take at least 1 business day to resolve; therefore, you are highly encouraged to complete the application process prior to the closing date.
Application Deadline: 2025-12-29