SECURITY SPECIALIST

Summary

You will serve as a SECURITY SPECIALIST in the EXECUTIVE STAFF (N0) of COMHELSEACOMBATWING LANT.

Duties

• You will administer a personnel security program that includes initiation and adjudication of security clearance investigations.
• You will ensure personnel have proper eligibility and need-to­know granting access based on position sensitivity and mission requirements.
• You will maintain personnel security records using DoD systems such as the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS), Defense Information System for Security (DISS), and Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP).
• You will administer a continuous evaluation program, to report, review, and track personnel security issues affecting eligibility and access.
• You will provide anti-terrorism, force protection, emergency management, physical security support and training for issues affecting command facilities and personnel.
• You will safeguard classified material by providing procedural guidance on access, marking, reproduction, dissemination, safeguarding, accountability, and destruction of classified material.
• You will administer a physical security program by planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, reviewing, and evaluating measures and procedures for the protection of Wing assets and facilities.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-09) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience and possess thorough knowledge of a wide range of security disciplines to include information, personnel. physical, and industrial. Experience in independently reviewing, analyzing, and resolving difficult and complex security problems. Experience and possess thorough knowledge of U.S. security organization and DoD and DoN security policies and directives. Experience and possess knowledge of accepted security principles, concepts, policies, practices, and methods of security administration in the areas of personnel, physical, information and industrial security to complete assignments and determine the impact of variables such as access control, entry restrictions, and equipment availability. Experience and possess knowledge of information systems security, JPAS. DISS, Contractor Verification System (CVS), communications security, special programs, and special security to develop guidelines for applying general criteria covering system access and reporting requirements. Experience and possess knowledge of criteria, equipment, and techniques related to personnel security, standardized applications, and established policy variations such as clearance level required to determine eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information and in developing local plans and instructions. Experience planning, coordinating, and conducting activities and inspections to ensure the security of classified and sensitive information, property, and/or material is secure from unauthorized disclosure, theft, or sabotage. Experience coordinating and conducting briefings and training of subordinates and other security personnel related to the interpretation of established regulations, policies, and procedures or in advising CHSCWL security personnel on new developments and security advances. Experience operating computers to prepare reports, spreadsheets, briefings, security education, training, and awareness material, and other required documentation. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

How to apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: 1. Click the Apply Online button. 2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. 3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. 4. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. 5. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. 6. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. 7. Set aside at least 2 hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. 8. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information For more general information, system requirements and to request assistance regarding the USA Hire Assessments, review the following resources: https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.