SECURITY SPECIALIST.

Duties

DUTY 1: Serves as manager and administrator of wing's emergency war order information security program.

DUTY 2: Serves as Assistant Top Secret Control Officer (TSCO).

DUTY 3: Alternate Positive Control Material (PCM) Custodian.

DUTY 4: Alternate Wing Single Integrated Operational Plan (SIOP) Program Manager.

DUTY 5: Serves as Fortezza responsible officer (FRO) controlling secret and unclassified Fortezza cards and associated documentation through comprehensive understanding and interpretation of Air Force Instructions, Joint instructions and local operating procedures.

DUTY 6: Serves as Secure Voice Responsible Officer (SVRO) controlling OSS secure voice equipment including secure telephone units and DMS communication equipment as outlined by Air Force instructions.

DUTY 7: Serves as 341 OSS/OSK Equipment custodian in charge of inventorying and controlling all pieces of OSS equipment including, but not limited to, all secure voice equipment and a base-unique NSA-approved Top Secret disintegration device.

DUTY 8: Serves as 341 OSS Emergency War Orders Top Secret (TS) Local Area Network (LAN) administrator.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• Employee must obtain and maintain a Top Secret SSBI security clearance with SIOP/ESII access.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• This is a Testing Designated Position (TOP). The employee is subject to random drug testing as a part of the SIOP program.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
• Employee must maintain current certifications.
• Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) conferral is required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position in accordance with...
• DOD 3305.13-M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification and AFI 36-2645, Security Professional Certification and Development.
• Employee must be able to be certified under the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP).
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue...
• Uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
• Superior Qualifications and Leave Accrual incentives will be considered.
  
  

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of a wide range of security program relationships, and proficiency in information, personnel, and industrial security to effectively implement and administer applicable security programs and/or coordinate with other specialized security program. Interpret security classification methods, concepts, and eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information to review plans for proposed or new projects, organizations, and/or missions to assure the presence of adequate planning for information security and other controls. Carry out reviews of unit and/or contractor security programs, analyze and evaluate reports and conditions to recommend remedial actions.

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EDUCATION: 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.

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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Mastery of all governing COMSEC and security regulations, procedures, and local operating instructions. Expert knowledge of ICBM communication systems operation to support analysis and issue of communications security problems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of filing plans and the Air Force Records Management System. Expert knowledge of automated data processing concepts, systems capabilities, and economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned functions.
• Mastery of administrative and security procedures involved in the production and distribution of classified and cryptographic material. Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timely and economical solutions, often with little or no direction.
• Ability to plan and organize workload, and coordinate with other office agencies as needed. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, often with HHQ agencies such as USSTRATCOM and NSA.
• Ability to train others on Air Force practices and procedures in a structured classroom setting. Ability to confidently make decisions and set team priorities independent of outside direction.
• Ability to confidently make decisions and set team priorities independent of outside direction.
  
  

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click

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Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
  
  

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.