THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a SECURITY SPECIALIST (FORCE PROTECTION/ANTI-TERRORISM) T32, Position Description Number PDD1692P01and is part of the AZ 162nd Wing, National Guard.
Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a SECURITY SPECIALIST (FORCE PROTECTION/ANTI-TERRORISM) T32, Position Description Number PDD1692P01and is part of the AZ 162nd Wing, National Guard.
Permanent - Note:Individual selected will receive an Indefinite Appointment and may be converted to permanent based on availability of funds or position no longer being encumbered.
This position is located at the 162nd Wing in Tucson, Arizona. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the installation/wing security specialist for force protection and anti-terrorism (FP/AT) and related physical and operations security and issues, managing assigned program areas, and implementing force protection policy, projects and studies. Advises the Wing Commander ASUS Commander on matters of anti-terrorism, oversee implementation of AF and MAJCOM policy, exercises staff program management over all anti-terrorism activities, and serves as liaison with the surrounding communities, and state officials. Due to the unique mission of the cNAF, this PD cannot be used in any other organization.
ARIZONA AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. Prior to appointment into this position, selectee must be a current member of the Arizona Air National Guard, in a military position assigned to 162nd WG.
This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guar, 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 trial period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Incumbent must possess and maintain a current state driver's license.
NOTE: Individual selected will receive an Indefinite Appointment and may be converted to permanent based on availability of funds or position no longer being encumbered.
Required: NCOA
REQUIRED: Anti- Terrorism Level II certified within 90 days
Qualifications
Military Grades: E-6/TSgt to E-8/SMSgt
Compatible Military Assignments: Must posses the AFSC of 3P071
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least 1 year equivalent to at least the next lower grade level 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.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:(
1) Serves as the Wing/Base/Installation ASUS Commander authority and expert on all matters involving anti-terrorism and force protection requirements, policy, procedures, and program statues. Acts as the focal point to coordinate, de-conflict and integrate various force protection procedures, and activities within the Wing/Base/Installation ASUS Commander. Serves as consultant to the ASUS Commander and Wing Commander, Vice Commander, wing staff, subordinate units. Geographically Separated Units (GSU's) and commanders on the force protection. Reviews subordinate unit practices and activities to ensure compliance with directives and integration with other security and related programs. Provides recommendations, briefings, updates, and staff studies across a broad range of security specialties to influence installation ASUS-level decision making and policy development. Manages and acts as the approval authority for the installation ASUS Core Vulnerability Assessment Management Program (CVAMP) database. Oversees the data entered by the CVAMP administrator for accuracy, content and entry completeness. As the ASUS Commander's delegated CVAMP representative, ensures the setting of final priorities of CVAMP entries. Conducts the vulnerabilities assessment or other force protection surveys to identify specific vulnerabilities of an installation. Reviews and tracks reports and other data produced by the CVAMP. Ensures the ASUS's force protection program activities are effectively coordinated and integrated within the installation and with other involved activities. Ensures issues and initiatives, which conflict with security requirements, are identified and resolved in a prompt and efficient manner. Stays current to effectively apply pertinent security and force protection policies, directives, and practices.
(2) Responsible for the overall implementation, oversight, and centralized control of the coordinated force protection and anti-terrorism program for the Wing/Base/Installation. ASUS. Involves all measures related to physical security and operational security for all wing facilities, arms/ammunition storage activities, and personnel. Employee interprets often broad, non-specific higher headquarters' directives for ASUS applicability and implementation. When U.S., DOD, Unified Commands, MAJCOM, and USAF directives are not specific, formulates ASUS wing force protection procedures, and policies based on unique command and operational needs. On a regular basis, accomplishes assignments requiring application of concepts to security problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted security measures or procedures.
(3) Plans, conducts, directs the conduct of, or coordinates on security site studies, projects, assessments, and surveys of the installation ASUS in relationship to and force protection and anti-terrorism activates. Works with Civil Engineering (CE) to assess and sign off on all construction projects on the base to ascertain that Force Protection/Anti-terrorism (FP/AT) construction standards met. Activities assessed may encompass all security specialties. Employee analyzes data to identify physical and operations security or compliance or noncompliance, vulnerabilities, trends, strengths, and benchmarks. Determines, formulates, coordinates, and implements specific ASUS wing guidance and actions to correct security deficiencies, overcome vague or competing requirements, promote the growth of sound security procedures, and justify major fiscal expenditures and procurement of needed security aids and equipment, manpower and infrastructure.
(4) Represents the ASUS Wing Commander at meetings, conferences, workshops, panels, etc., at MAJCOM and other deferral agency levels as the ASUS wing technical authority. Serves as a member and acts as the chairperson for various boards and working groups to include the Force Protection Board and Threat Working Group. Determines the need for, organizes, and conducts meetings, conferences, and workshops at the ASUS installation, wing, or subordinate unit level to discuss and resolve specific force protection issues or problems, or highlight new security policies, procedures, and requirements. Also, interacts and meets with other agencies and local authorities such as personnel from the local Homeland Defense Office, FBI, local army posts, naval stations, civil authorities, fire department, hospitals, and airports to provide a forum for the cross-flow of information and work together on community issues and threats.
(5) Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
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).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
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):
1. Knowledge of a wide range of security specialties to include physical, personal, and operational security to identify and resolve conflicting and complex policy and program objectives, and procedures within the security functional area.
2. Knowledge in the specialized field of force protection and anti-terrorism, and physical and operations security.
3. Ability to articulate effectively and provide advice and recommendations to supervisors and other security experts or groups at higher and lower echelons.
4. Possess a thorough knowledge of security forces programs and governing policies, directives, instructions, and procedures.
5. Comprehensive knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to conduct surveys/studies, accomplish projects,and effectively results for the effective management and completion of programs.
6. Skill in oral and written communication methods and techniques at various levels and venues.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
To apply for this position, you MUST SUBMIT a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume must provide the following information for proper evaluation:
Name
Phone Number
Work experience related to the job for which you are applying; details to include, job title (if federal, include pay plan, series and grade), work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment, employer's name, supervisor's name and contact number, and duties performed. NOTE: Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified.
2. Other supporting documents: Applicant MUST submit their most current Report on Individual Personnel (RIP) to verify unit, rank, AFSC, and security clearance requirements.
3. Must submit NCOA certificate and Anti Terrorism II certificate (within 90 days)
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12865401A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
AZ 162nd Wing
1650 E Perimeter Way
Tucson, AZ 85706
US
Next steps
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you MUST SUBMIT a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume must provide the following information for proper evaluation:
Name
Phone Number
Work experience related to the job for which you are applying; details to include, job title (if federal, include pay plan, series and grade), work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment, employer's name, supervisor's name and contact number, and duties performed. NOTE: Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified.
2. Other supporting documents: Applicant MUST submit their most current Report on Individual Personnel (RIP) to verify unit, rank, AFSC, and security clearance requirements.
3. Must submit NCOA certificate and Anti Terrorism II certificate (within 90 days)
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12865401A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
AZ 162nd Wing
1650 E Perimeter Way
Tucson, AZ 85706
US
Next steps
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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
