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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
**THIS IS A TEMPORARY NTE ONE YEAR APPOINTMENT**
This National Guard position is for a PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D2481000 and is part of the J2, National Guard.
03/28/2024 to 04/15/2024
$61,727 - $80,244 per year
GS 9
1 vacancy in the following location:
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No
Not required
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Temporary
Full-time
Excepted
9
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NY-12364403-AR-24-290
784006600
This position is open to all on-board (perm/temp/indef) Title 32 NG Employees, M-Day and DSG within the NYNG.
As a Personnel Security Specialist, GS-0080-09, you will serve as a Personnel Security Specialist, responsible for processing personnel security clearances and all tasks related to the adjudication of personnel suitability case files.
Military Grades: Enlisted
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-09 Intermediate career level in the Security Administration Series GS-0080, the applicant must have least 12 months experience in the security career field, to include technical training schools and drill-status working experience. Security Forces and Intelligence training experiences are not required for individuals performing Chief of information Protection duties/responsibilities; Security Officer duties/responsibilities; or, Special Security Representative duties/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.
Has basic working knowledge on how to perform Special Security Representative duties and responsibilities in a Special Security Office. Performs the day-to-day operational duties within the Special Security Office in support of all sensitive compartmented information-associated security programs and measures. Experienced in research and analysis reports on physical, information, computer, and personnel security. Experienced in conducting intelligence support operations, procedures, and practices that are necessary to accomplish intelligence functions in support of programs essential to state National Guard daily operations, training, and readiness missions. Experienced in implementing policies and procedures required to manage sensitive compartmented information programs and to protect sensitive compartmented information resources. Have competencies as a technical specialist on sensitive compartmented information security matters, as well as, other areas of classified security and classification guidance. Knowledgeable on how to maintain currency on a variety of different security program inter-relationships, requirements, regulations and guidance in order to protect sensitive compartmented information facilities and materials from espionage, sabotage, and destruction. Capable of Implementing intelligence program policies and procedures for accomplishment of sensitive compartmented information protection and security. Have experiences in researching, interpreting, analyzing and applying Presidential Executive Orders, Director Central Intelligence Directives, Defense Intelligence Agency Manuals, DoD Manuals, Air Force Manuals, Air Force Instructions, and local Operating Instructions. Experienced in complying with Sensitive Compartmented Information facilities, construction and physical requirements, standards and regulations. Experiences include implementing the Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance program and maintaining current and completed clearances for assigned personnel. Experienced in assessing Special Security Office self-inspections and knows how to present detailed and comprehensive reports with consistent follow-up work to ensure complete and quality discrepancies resolutions improve quality, timeliness, and efficiency.
Must have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma.
You must provide High School Diploma/GED or Copy of OFFICIAL transcripts/Certificate of Degree as 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.
This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
This is an Army National Guard dual status technician position which requires military membership.
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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).
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):Customer Service, Information Security, and Security
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. (Resume must have from and to dates for each position worked in. The date must be month and year. Ex: 02/2012 to 03/2013)
- Indicate your salary for each experience worked in.
- State whether each experience is full or part-time status.
- In order to qualify, your resume must reflect experience gained in the general and specialized experience listed on the announcement.
2. Other supporting documents: Most current SF-50 if you are a current or Former Federal employee.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12364403
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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