Founded in 2007, Markon is a nationally recognized consulting firm headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. With employees in seven states and overseas, we support the intelligence community, defense and civilian sectors, as well as commercial clients. Markon is committed to advancing clients through project management and business improvement services offered in a premiere, highly personal environment.

Join our winning team! We empower our employees to make decisions and encourage them to take on leadership roles. New ideas from employees are also encouraged. Markon is a place where you can truly demonstrate your capabilities to your full potential. We are consistently named a Washington Post Top Workplace and Best Place to Work in Virginia because we put our employees first. Markon offers an exceptional benefits package that ranks in the top tier of our industry.

Markon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Description:

Markon is seeking a Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) to support one of our customers at a major campus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide basic physical security in accordance with Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) policies and Intelligence Community Standard (ICS) 705-1, -Physical and Technical Standards for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities).
• Conduct surveillance and understand the construction trades to closely monitor all construction activities and materials to ensure the security integrity of the building.
• Inspect, detect and report any unauthorized technical penetrations and thwart implanted clandestine technical collection devices.

• Work closely with the assigned Government Site Security Manager (SSM) to ensure all established security policies and procedures are followed.
• Supplement site security access controls implement screening and inspection procedures and monitor uncleared construction personnel in accordance with the Construction Security Plan (CSP).
• Conduct inspections of Protected Distribution System (PDS) and report any anomalies to the SSM.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum High School diploma or GED required.
• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.
• Minimum of three years' experience in the construction industry with knowledge of two or more of the following disciplines:
  • Carpentry (rough-in, finish)
  • Electricity
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC
  • Sheet Metal
  • Welding
  • Dry Wall
  • Masonry

• Knowledge of construction safety, construction project cycles, and common nomenclature of material/equipment.
• Read, speak and, understand English language fluently.
• Ability to complete written reports and forms.
• Provide excellent customer service skills.

Physical Requirements: The Construction Surveillance Technician must have the ability to:

• Able to stand for 8 hours or longer per day.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions including extreme heat, extreme cold, humidity, and various other adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• This position may require lifting (up to 20 lbs.), standing, walking, siting, and bending throughout the workday.
• Must be able to walk across uneven surfaces, climb ladders, and able to frequently go up and down stairs.
• Must be able to work all shifts and weekends to meet the customers' requirements.

• Must be able to make logical, mentally competent, and safe decisions when working on a construction site.