WHAT IS THE (FMSS) FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICESDIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions
Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
(5) Facilities Management and Security Services Operations East
1 Vacancy (MA0137) Andover, MA
3 Vacancies (TN0005) Memphis, TN
1 Vacancy (NY6466) Cheektowaga, NY
The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.
Operational Oversight of IRS Facilities' Physical Security: Manages a full range of security deliverables for assigned facilities including maintaining and tracking equipment, equipment inspections, repairs, and operating statuses; independently conducting recurring and special security assessments including Facility Security Level (FSL) Risk Assessment and Addendums following Federal Protective Service (FPS) and Interagency Security Committee (ISC) requirements for assigned facilities, reporting on recurring assessments, and implementing corrective actions when required; responding to a broad range of requests from executives, managers, and employees from all IRS business areas regarding such matters as resolving discrepancies in building accesses and overseeing responses by others to routine service requests. At this level, responsibilities typically include multiple assigned facilities with varying levels of complexity including FSL IV and/or V facilities. Reviews Situational Awareness Management Center (SAMC) incidents reports to ensure the appropriate security countermeasures have been implemented to safeguard buildings, property, and IRS personnel. Duties also include conducting annual and/or periodic contract assessments and physical equipment inventories.
Credentialing and Access Management Oversight: Oversees verification of Personal Identification Verification (PIV) cards and ensures cards are programmed with correct facility access and that employee security files contain necessary documentation to support the issuance of the card with such authorizations. May oversee the Separating Employee Clearances (SEC) program, ensuring that IRS property is properly accounted for and returned. Ensures POD access for contractors is based on a policy requirements and access that expires on the ending date of the current contract on which they are employed, ensuring logical access is removed timely and the access card is retrieved. Coordinates with FMSS HQ Access and ID Management to ensure all credentialing and access processes being used in supported facilities are current and accurate.
Project Management: Specialist is responsible for security system design and scope of work (SOW) creation that includes designing, procuring, and managing the installation of physical security countermeasures that are appropriate and that are installed in a manner that complies with all guiding directives. Projects often include high-dollar or state-of-the-art systems. Estimates and verifies the amount of funding required for the completed installation of security countermeasures, attends all project related meetings. Provides security expertise to vendors, customers, and lower graded employees. Administers security equipment manufacturers warranties and maintenance contracts and the associated budgets. Contributes to budget projection process for acquiring and maintaining both national and locally procured maintenance contracts. Implements the budget for security section projects and provides input and guidance on budgetary requirements.
Emergency Preparedness and Planning: Personally prepares and/or assists security chiefs or lower graded employees in the preparation of Occupant Emergency Plans (OEP). Conducts Emergency Evacuation (EED) and Shelter-in-Place (SIP) briefs and drills, as well as Active shooter/active threat training for assigned PODs. Conducts emergency management procedures as they relate to physical security involvement of incident management during an emergency, to include Continuity of Operations (COOP) events. Performs first responder coordination for incident management, and other critical operations as it relates to emergency planning for their assigned POD locations. Provides an appropriate response to emergencies and significant incidents, ensuring significant events are reported to appropriate authorities.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Starting at $86,962 Per Year (GS 12)
