THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a SECURITY SPECIALIST (T5), Position Description Number T6002600 and is part of the AL 187TH Fighter Wing, National Guard.
ORGANIZATION: 187TH FW, MONTGOMERY, AL
SELECTING OFFICIAL: LTC R. STIMPSON
1. Executes the SAP information security program. Participates as a security professional in the development, testing, fielding, and protection of advanced and special access program technologies. Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies security guidelines as directed from various sources for local application. Implements security plans and procedures, to include standard operating procedures, system security, program test, treaty preparation, deployment, and operations security (OPSEC) plans for personnel and facilities that support advanced or special programs and sensitive compartmented information (SCI) material. Conducts and documents regular self-inspections of SAP facilities and operations. Assists a higher-graded specialist to assess the SAP security posture and set goals and courses of action to correct deficiencies.
2. Executes the SAP personnel security program. Ensures execution of local procedures in assigned program areas and facilities for processing requests for security accesses for military, civilian, and contractor personnel. As assigned, initiates and reviews requests for personnel security investigations consistent with directives. Supports special access program manager and higher-graded specialists in developing classification guidance and making personnel security decisions. Properly screens and verifies requests for program access and ensures that all necessary forms and documentation have been completed before processing for access. Analyze each request to determine validity and eligibility for access in accordance with SAP policies.
3. Executes the SAP industrial security program for fighter and bomber aircraft, facilities, and personnel assigned to the Wing. Administers the Industrial Security Program for SAP-related actions in assigned program areas or facilities through the use of DoD, USAF and MAJCOM directives and procedures. Reviews contractor-related security actions for the protection of special access program information and other sensitive information originated or controlled by the DoD and other agencies. Reviews solicitation and contract documents to ensure they include the appropriate security clauses and verbiage. Assists with and recommends input of security requirements for Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS) or Statements of Objectives (SOO). May conduct industrial security inspections of integrated contractor work areas for adherence to classified contractual efforts in accordance with the Visitor Group Security Agreement (VGSA) and the National Industrial Security Program Manual (NISPOM). Reviews DD Form 254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specifications for technical accuracy and sufficiency of classification guidance prior to approval. Reviews personnel security clearance investigations and Special Access Program nomination request applications for derogatory information or potentially disqualifying information and makes recommendations for approval/disapproval for program access as appropriate.
4. Executes the SAP physical security program. Implements DoD, USAF, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), and MAJCOM policies and directives for the construction, protection, and operation of all advanced programs facilities. Assists with accreditation packages to include fixed facility checklists, facility and alarm diagrams, inspectable space determinations, and other essential physical security documents for approval by approval agencies. Selects and applies risk-management techniques and designs security compensatory measures to mitigate vulnerabilities within assigned security program areas or facilities. Works closely with counterparts from civil engineering, communications, users, and industry to ensure timely and proper accreditation of program vaults. Performs or assists with initial and annual physical security inspections of all SAP vaults. Defines protection requirements for various classified items at home station, deployments and ensures personnel are cognizant of security measures. Participates in installation-level pre-deployment planning. Performs site surveys and writes deployment plans. Ensures compliance with Emanations Security (EMSEC) and Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned
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May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
Qualifications
*INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT: THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS AN INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT FOR AN UNSPECIFIED PERIOD OF TIME. THE INCUMBENT MAY BE TERMINATED UPON RECEIVING A 30 DAY NOTICE. SHOULD THIS POSITION BECOME PERMANENT, THE INDIVIDUAL MAY BE CONVERTED TO PERMANENT STATUS WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION (AND UPON RECOMMENDATION OF SUPERVISOR AND APPROVING AUTHORITY).
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1 year equivalent to at least GS-7 experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience, as indicated in the table, are not required by this standard to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements
Knowledge Required By the Position:
The work of this position requires a practical knowledge of commonly applied security principles, concepts, and methodologies that are typical at Level 1-6. At this level employees perform limited independent work using commonly applied security principles in two or more areas of security specialization. Incumbent assist higher graded specialists to ensure compliance with security classification and protection requirements for assigned security program areas and one or more assigned Special Access Program Facilities.
Education
master's or equivalent graduate degree
or
2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
or
LL.B. or J.D., if related
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents: SF-50 and DD 214s are required if claiming Veteran's Preference.
OTHER TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE GS-0560 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Veterans' Preference Program's point criteria is ALWAYS applied in the position's job vacancy announcement, along with the position's specific GS-0560 grade qualification factors, in order to ensure clearly defined well-qualified applicants.
2. The Priority Placement Program's criteria is ALWAYS processed and cleared PRIOR to advertising Internal and External positions, via Job Vacancy Announcements.
3. Prior to Title 5 Excepted Service appointment, an applicant must have a current completed/cleared drug test.
4. Prior to Title 5 Excepted Service appointment, must possess a valid state driver's license to operate government motor vehicles, for the state in which the applicant/employee lives or is principally employed, in accordance with Service specific Vehicle Operations Directives.
5. Must possess or be able to obtain the proper clearance type and level within one year of appointment according to DoD Personnel Security Program Management Directives.
6. As a basis of continued Title 5 Excepted Service employment/appointment to a GS-0560 position, the employee must complete all Financial Management Program education and training.
7. As a basis of continued Title 5 Excepted Service employment/appointment to a GS-0560 position, the employee must meet the DoD directed civilian financial management certifications for the Budget Analysis position within two years of initial hire date or promotion appointment date.
8. As a basis of continued Title 5 Excepted Service employment/appointment in the GS-0560 Budget Analysis position, the employee must complete the requisite quantity of CETs every two years to sustain the achieved certification level.
9. The NG Title 5 Excepted Service Budget Analysis employee must complete all required Financial Management Certification continuing education and training hours; and, the employee, along with his or her applicable supervisor, must document and manage the employee's Individual Development Plan.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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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