Duties

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• The Incumbent will perform initial facility screening related duties by asking agency approved Pre-Screening questions regarding COVID-19, conduct a No Touch Thermometer check, and follow directions provided per standard operating procedures and directives. The incumbent must always wear a face mask and safety vest when performing assigned duties. The incumbent will verify access and ensure individuals that can proceed into the main building are issued a pass and provided a face mask, unless the individual(s) are already wearing or in possession of one.
• Incumbent will maintain accurate radio/alarm and incident logs at assigned duty location to include dates, observations times, and results of communications and activities to identify, enhance and improve physical security of the facility.
• Provides pedestrian and vehicle traffic control at designated locations of the Beckley VAMC or specified CBOCs identified above in addition to monitoring facility access control and directing 2 where to gain access if necessary. The Incumbent maintains situational awareness while monitoring and controlling ingress/egress to VA property ensuring people accessing the facility have a genuine need to do so by verifying appointments or employment.
• When conducting screening duties and a medical emergency is observed, a screener will contact the VA Police Communication Center and request appropriate medical assistance.
• Directs and controls pedestrian and vehicle traffic flow, during peak periods of congestion to avoid traffic back-ups and to maintain safety of vehicles and pedestrians. Requests VA Police assistance when necessary if traffic back-up has potential to interfere with public roadways.
• Provide pedestrian and vehicle traffic control in a manner to ensure the traffic is being directed in a safe manner. The incumbent when conducting traffic control will be required to wear a face mask and would be required to wear a reflective safety vest.
• May perform duties by operating a golf cart or Government approved vehicle by escorting a person to the Admissions and/or Emergency Department for care.
• Incumbent provides quality customer service to the public and others. The incumbent will present a professional telephone and radio presence and offer a cooperative demeanor to all s/he is in contact with. This includes contacts with supervisors, co-workers and other employees. Keep conversations with visitors to the facility cordial and brief. Incumbent shall not allow personal conversations or activity interrupt screening or traffic control duties. Incumbent uses customer service skills in providing directions, handing out maps, and/or agency approved flyers.
• Uses and responds to radio communications as necessary.
• Incumbent will have access to VA computer systems for the purpose of checking e-mails, conduct on-line training, and other taskings associated to their job. The incumbent is responsible for the safeguarding and security of that information.
• The incumbent will be required to rotate shifts, assignments and days off. During emergencies or unusual situations, the incumbent is required to respond to or remain at the Medical Center upon request of the supervisor. Incumbent could be assigned to work any of the established tours of duty and is subject to work periodically out of their ordinary scheduled tour of duty to fill in for those individuals whose tour is not covered.
• At the direction of the Chief of Police, may be required to secure the gates of the facility during an emergency. Performs other related duties as assigned.

NOTE: This is a TERM appointment (not-to-exceed 13 months). Term appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments of limited duration (more than 1 year but not more than 4). Term employees are eligible to earn leave and generally have the same benefits as permanent employees including health and life insurance, within-grade increases and Federal Employees Retirement System and Thrift Savings Plan coverage. Term appointments may be extended without further competition (up to the 4 year maximum). The appointment to a Term position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment.

Work Schedule: Various tours available, typically consisting of 8 hour shifts during the day
Position Description Title/PD#: Security Clerk/ 20024T
Physical Requirements: Work requires physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, bending and similar activities and occasional lifting and carrying of objects of 25 pounds or less such as temporary traffic signs and traffic cones. Callback and emergency posts are frequently required. Additionally, callback and emergency posts may be required during periods of increased National Threat Levels or other local incidents.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

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  Documents Accepted:
  

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (Schedule A)
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • OF-306
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-15
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

  
  Documents Required:
  

  • Resume

  
  Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
  
  Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
  
  Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
  
  To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/24/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11828797.
  
  1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
  
  2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
  
  NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  
  To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

  
  

  Agency contact information

  VHA National Recruitment Center

  Phone

  (844)456-5208

  Email

  VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov

  Address

  Beckley VA Medical Center
  200 Veterans Avenue
  Beckley, WV 25801
  US

  Next steps

  After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (COVID-19 - VA 006) in-accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) and 5 CFR 337.205(b)(1)-(4).