SECURITY SPECIALIST

Summary

You will serve as a SECURITY SPECIALIST in the CORPORATE OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT, SECURITY DIVISION, SOUTHAST REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER (SERMC).

Duties

• You will receipt, control, safeguard and route all internally and externally generated classified material.
• You will ensure proper control of classified material received/dispatched by the command utilizing knowledge of the DOD and DON security regulations and procedures.
• You will interpret security classification guides and apply them to classified documents.
• You will assist with assessment of adequate protection of critical information (vessel schedules, critical maintenance procedures, etc.) during planning, preparation, execution, and post-execution phases of command operations or activities.
• You will prepare written and oral reports of conditions found and recommend appropriate action where security requirements are not being observed.
• You will coordinate with the Defense Security Service for inspecting and evaluating security programs of private contractor facilities including access control plans, physical security, force protection and antiterrorism plans, security systems, etc.
• You will review the completion of Contract Security Classification Specifications regarding the nature of classified contract to identify the level/kind of secure work to be performed and the extent of security/access to Navy vessels and/or assets.
• You will assist the SERMC Physical Security Manager and contractor Facility Security Officer to coordinate, establish and maintain effective Antiterrorism/Force Protection program between SERMC, Awarded contractors and Ship's Force.
• You will assist with the planning and administration of the Command's Physical Security, Loss Prevention, Crime Prevention and Antiterrorism Programs to provide protection for all personnel, supporting equipment and maintenance/logistical facilities.
• You will assist with reviewing and analyzing investigative documents (financial statement, court documents, criminal records, etc.) for the processing of security clearances.
• You will use the full range of functions, including advanced processes, or one or more word-processing software and/or desktop publishing applications to produce a variety of documents.
• You will receipt, control, safeguard and route all internally and externally generated classified material.
• You will use Defense Information System for Security (DISS) to verify security clearance status, submit incident reports, to request research/recertification and/or upgrade (RRU) actions, correspond with various security clearance.
• You will access the DISS, and the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (E-QIP) system.

Qualifications

To qualify for the GS-11, 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 applying security regulations and policies affecting government employment to applicants and employees. Experience with criteria and information applied in the security clearance adjudication process. Experience applying DOD, DON, and Southeast Regional Maintenance Center (SERMC) security regulations and procedures for classified material control and accountability to ensure proper control of classified material received/dispatched by the command. Experience utilizing audit and inspection techniques to determine acceptability of programs, procedures, policies, etc. Experience with microcomputer use and database files for storage and retrieval of files, records, reports, etc. Experience preparing evaluations and directives. 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

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. GS-11 Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree related to position being filled. OR Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree related to position being filled. OR Possession of an LL.M. that is related to this position being filled. OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. How You Will Be Evaluated

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire and Structured Interview. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Other Information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clerance. Upon position requiring continuous or intermittent TS access, position will be designated a TDP.