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Security Specialist

USDA APHIS | APHIS Careers
Edinburg, TX Other
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/30/2026
The Security Specialist assists the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Security Branch Chief with the planning, development, administration, and evaluation of the APHIS Security Program.Qualifications: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 time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.

FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:

- Developing and implementing facility security plans, occupant emergency plans, and continuity of operations programs.

- Managing security budget allocations and resource distribution for protective measures.

- Supporting investigations into security violations, threats, or workplace violence.

- Reviewing and formulating agency-level security policies and operating procedures.


Note: There is no education substitution for 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education:This position does not have an education qualification requirement.Employment Type: OTHER

Salary : $106,437

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