Clarification from the agency

This position is open to all on-onboard (permanent/temporary/indefinite) Title 32 NG Employees, M-Day and DSG within the NYNG.

As a Security Specialist, GS-0080-11, you will serve as Chief, Special Security Office for the state. Administers the Special Security Office (SSO) and all SCI-associated security programs and measures. Provide detailed research and analysis on physical, computer, and personnel security. This position requires a comprehensive working knowledge of intelligence support operations, procedures, and practices.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• 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 within one year of appointment.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

Military Grades: Enlisted Only

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: All Series GS-0080 personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for that level. Each applicant must have the education and validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade for one of the seven organizational program disciplines and its applicable Security Series career level, as cited on page two. Applicants must have the experiences, education, or training that demonstrates the ability to follow directions, to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Defined as progressively responsible work that demonstrates the candidate's full competency (Knowledge, Skill, Ability, and Behaviors) to perform tasks and responsibilities as described in the pertinent position description. It includes military administration, military security, and/or personnel management experience that prepares the applicant to perform the duties and responsibilities to achieve the required competency levels as defined by the applicable position description.

To qualify for the GS-11 journeyman career level in the Security Forces Series GS-0080, the applicant must have least 24 months experience in the Security Forces career field to include technical training schools and drill-status working experience. Security Forces and Intelligence training/experience are not required for individuals performing Chief of information Protection duties and responsibilities; Security Officer duties and responsibilities; or, Special Security Representative duties and responsibilities. Apply the following specialized competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) factors, as applicable to the seven organizational disciplines of Series GS-0080 and each discipline's requirements.

Experienced in managing and conducting security police programs at a military installation or facility to include perimeter security, ground defense, conventional weapon systems security, law enforcement, training, resource protection, information security, personnel security, industrial security, wartime information security, and security classification management. Experienced and skilled in managing, planning, organizing, and directing security police activities to support activities such as; security, resource protection, law enforcement, and information security programs. Competent in developing, managing, and coordinating contingency plans for confrontation management, post or base defense, information and personnel security and resource protection plans. Skilled in managing and coordinating the deployment of personnel and individual and unit equipment. Experienced in managing, developing, and implementing policies to ensure program effectiveness and efficient use of personnel and equipment. Skilled in coordinating detailed procedures and instructions for such functions as prevention of unauthorized entry of restricted areas and mission essential resources, use of personnel and equipment. Experienced in managing and administering security police training programs and able to conduct electronic physical security equipment plans to ensure the most efficient and economical devices are implemented to achieve required levels of security consistent with existing threat levels. Experienced and knowledge capable to manage and administer the squadron's programming and budgeting actions for initial acquisition, modification, and replacement of security police facilities, vehicles, equipment, and other resources. Experienced in managing security police personnel in emergency operations, including security, law enforcement, and air base defense; crash and disaster control activities; and civil or internal disorders. Capable of managing and analyzing security police facilities, sensor and alarm systems, vehicles, weapons, and other equipment to ensure operational effectiveness. Experienced in performing difficult technical security police functions. Very skilled in reading and assessing security and law enforcement reports and statistics. Competent in managing and evaluating security police weapons to ensure maximum effectiveness. Experienced in completing an analysis of newly developed equipment and weaponry. Have an extensive working knowledge of programming and budgeting actions for acquisition, modification and replacement of security police facilities, vehicles, and equipment. Competent in monitoring and managing security police programs through inspections, reporting systems, and observation. Experienced in completing and publishing program evaluations, such as record charting; and, analyzing the status of discipline, reports of crimes, security violations, and traffic incidents involving other military and civilian members. Experienced in managing and destroying classified material. Experienced in performing and enforcing Security Forces duties, that may include apprehending and detaining violators of laws, rules, and regulations and turning these violators over to the Federal or civil police or other law enforcement officers for arrest and posting of collateral.

How you will be evaluated

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):Information Management, Security Program Management, and Security Tools and Methods