SECURITY OFFICER

Summary

You will serve as a Security Officer in the Security and Fire Office (1120), Executive Support Staff (1100) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

• You will plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.
• You will manage integration and enhancement of the following activities: physical security/anti-terrorism; information and industrial security; operation security; nuclear refueling/defueling security; and technical security.
• You will review programming documents received from higher headquarters to determine effect on mission.
• You will coordinate with the NAVSEA and U.S. Fleet Forces Command (FFC) to assure proper balance consistent with requirements and available resources.
• You will advise of capabilities to accomplish objectives as set forth, indicating areas requiring assistance or revision by higher headquarters.
• You will plan, direct, and control the allocation and utilization of all authorized resources for execution of the security mission
• You will execute and monitor resource utilization and in-house and contractual expenditures.
• You will provide oversight of all facets of security functions that fall under the purview of NNSY.
• You will administer the program for classification, declassification and downgrading of classified information; prepares classification guides.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 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 directing the development, implementation, and management of an integrated Security and Fire Program with personnel and facilities located within Area of Responsibility. Experience developing, implementing, and enforcing comprehensive and integrated security & fire policies and systems to ensure physical, information, industrial, personnel, operations, nuclear refueling, fire and life safety and in the defense against terrorism and insider threat. Experience evaluating the fitness of individuals for security clearances and maintaining a work environment conductive to the attainment of security and fire objectives. Experience in emergency preparedness and participation in emergency response to support emergency preparedness as responders in order to provide opportunities to be engaged in vital capability for the shipyard or command. Experience developing a comprehensive time-phased and cost effective program designed to meet mission requirements through evaluation of current projects, security and safety. Experience directing and controlling the allocation and utilization of all authorized resources for execution of the security mission. Experience developing, implementing, and directing complex, large-scale security programs including, creating new policies, modify existing techniques, and resolving critical security issues that are not addressable by standard methods. Experience performing the full scope of supervisory duties, including planning work, setting priorities, evaluating performance, and managing a large, multi-disciplinary team of security professionals. 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.

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.