What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Specialist-Direct Hire Authority position at US Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide?
Duties
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- Implement and administers the SAP Information Security Program; Serves as a Security Professional for the testing, fielding and protection of advanced and Special Access Program resources and technologies.
- Implement and administers the Personnel Security Program.
- Implement and administers SAP Industrial Security Program.
- Implement and administers the physical security program.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Must be able to obtain/maintain Special Access Program and Sensitive Compartmented Information access eligibility
- Some temporary duty (TDY) travel may be required
- The incumbent will be subject to random drug testing
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- Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification 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.
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 located here
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 in the Federal Service. Specialized experiences include developing and implementing security plans and procedures (such as Standard Operating Procedures, System Security, Program Test, Treaty preparation, deployment and OPSEC plans) for personnel and facilities that support advanced or special programs and SCI material. Oversees the maintenance of Top-Secret Control Accounts and strict accountability of all accountable material, ensures and/or provides training to personnel appointed as Top-Secret Control Officers. Lead or perform security investigations for incidents involving the actual or possible loss, compromise or inadvertent disclosure of highly classified information.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of information, industrial, physical and personnel security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas.
- Knowledge of Special Access Program (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security procedures.
- Skill in developing, analyzing and evaluating SAP security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the organization.
- Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with co-workers and customer, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
- Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines.
- Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include: applied working knowledge of a broad range of security disciplines, concepts, principles, and practices to review, independently analyze, and resolve difficult and complex security problems; apply policy direction to contractors and government/military officials, and develop guidance for applying security policy, procedures, technique equipment, and methods to a variety of work situations and various levels or degrees of security controls.
- Knowledge of a broad 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 programs.
- Knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, and procedures to develop security education programs, provide training, and assist in operating security to include knowledge of required Special Access program (SAP) and sensitive compartmented information (SCI) security procedures.
Additional information
Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits:
Paid Time Off:
- 11 Federal Holidays off per year
- Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
- 13 sick days per year (104 hours)
- Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
- 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching
- Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
- Flexible Spending Account
- Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance
- Family and Medical Leave Act
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)
- Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
- Career enhancement and promotion opportunities
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Benefits
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Required Documents
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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
Agency contact information
Air Force Test Center RecruitmentEmailAFTC.Enterprise.Recruiting@us.af.milAddressEHA DHA
550 C Street West
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
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Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
Required Documents
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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This job is open to
- The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
