SECURITY SPECIALIST

Summary

You will serve as an entry/developmental Security Specialist at the GG-09 grade level performing basic tasks regarding security functions and tasks involving the implementation or execution of security programs with the objective of detecting and preventing security problems which might endanger the activity or service, its sensitive operations, or its classified information.

Duties

• You will carry out all assignments necessary to implement security throughout the activity to meet Department of Navy and national security program requirements.
• You will learn to identify gaps regarding personnel, information and physical security.
• You will participate in all tasks related to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) process and education.
• You will collaborate and learn to use technology in order to identify the design, and working conditions of technology to protect the physical layout of facilities in geographic area.
• You will participate in all phases of information security in order to prevent hostile intelligence penetration.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS/GG-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: Conducting investigations of personnel and physical security incidents to include initial reporting and documenting findings in accordance with policy. Identifying protection measures and operational efficiency and effectiveness for personnel, information and physical security programs in accordance with regulations and directives (ICD 704/705). Preparing security reports, correspondence, studies, and messages in final form for inclusions into files and or to customers. Executing policies and procedures required to manage Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Additional qualification information can be found from the following DON DCIPS policy website: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/Naval%20Intelligence%20Activity/Chapter%205%20-%20Employment%20and%20Placement.pdf

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree. OR Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a master's degree. OR Obtained an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to the position being filled. OR You have a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. Your percentage of the required education plus your percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent. 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: CUSTOMER SERVICE PROBLEM SOLVING READING AND INTERPRETING REGULATIONS PERSONNEL SECURITY PHYSICAL SECURITY SECURITY EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND AWARENESS This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire, Structured Interview. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility and qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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. Other Information

This position is designated as a Security Professional Education Development (SPēD) position with a Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and Physical Security certification (PSC) requirement. The SFPC and PSC is a DON baseline certification for security workforce employees that support/execute security programs that focus predominantly on the protection of, or vetting the access to, sensitive and/or classified information. The incumbent must obtain certification within 24 months of assuming the position. SPēD certification/s must be maintained and undergo renewal process every two years in accordance with SECNAVINST 5500.38. Failure to obtain and maintain this condition of employment could result in disciplinary action and/or removal from employment. May work weekdays other than Monday-Friday. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. 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. 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 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. ICTAP does not apply to Excepted Service positions. 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. All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statue, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status. For more information on the DCIPS occupational structure click here. For more information about career advancement in DCIPS click here.