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SECURITY SPECIALIST

Department of the Navy
Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
HQ U.S. Pacific Command

Summary

You will serve as a Security Specialist in the Headquarters Security Branch, HQ Commandant of HEADQUARTERS US INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Salary
$52,680 - $83,774 per year

GS-07 ($52,680 - $68,485) GS-09 ($64,438 - $83,774)

Pay scale & grade
GS 7 - 9
Promotion potential
9
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Not required
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
DE-13035964-26-ENS
Control number
880463300

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will review and processes various security related documents used for requesting access to controlled and restricted areas, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and customer needs.
  • You will research, interprets, analyzes and applies all appropriate security related policies and regulations.
  • You will work closely with appointed J-code security managers and action officers to ensure visitors and all personnel are authorized access and issued appropriate access control badges commensurate to visitor’s security clearance eligibility.
  • You will troubleshoot all discrepancies and anomalies associated with the Integrated Physical Security System (IPSS).
  • You will correct, log and report all discrepancies/anomalies to the Integrated Physical Security System (IPSS) manager, Access Control Supervisor, Physical Security Specialist and Chief of Security.
  • You will implement security programs in conjunction with the Special Security Office (SSO) to ensure Top Secret/SCI access control badges and courier badges are issued in accordance with all DoD, DoN and HQ US PACOM policies and procedures.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • This position is considered Key/Emergency-Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of combat operations or the availability of combat-essential systems.
  • This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  • This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

Qualifications

GS-09:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
1) Reviewing and validating visitor authorization requests and issuing badges or credentials for entry into controlled or restricted facilities.
2) Monitoring and assessing physical security operations by observing facility access points, responding to alarm activations and coordinating with security personnel.
3) Maintaining security documentation, verifying required authorization materials, and entering and updating information in security databases.4) Coordinating visitor control activities by working with security managers and internal staff to ensure personnel and visitors meet all requirements prior to entering secure facilities.

GS-07
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
1) Assisting with access control operations by reviewing visitor requests, verifying identification documents, and preparing passes for entry into controlled or restricted facilities.
2) Supporting physical security operations by monitoring building entrances and surveillance systems, observing suspicious activity and reporting security concerns or alarms activations to appropriate security personnel.
3) Assisting with processing of security documentation by collecting required forms, entering information into security databases, and ensuring required documentation is complete.
4) Providing administrative support to a security office by maintaining security files, updating records in a security system and preparing routine reports or correspondence related to security operations.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

For GS-09
A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

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

For GS-07
A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

1 full year of graduate level education

or

Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. PCS is not authorized.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category or higher. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Accountability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Decision Making
  • Flexibility
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Learning
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Reasoning
  • Self-Management
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Teamwork

Written Communication
Oral Communication
Accountability
Personnel Security
Physical Security

This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire, Structured Resume Review

The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

You will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Veterans' preference will apply. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference will be listed at the top of the pre-defined category for which they are placed. If selected, you will be required to provide supporting documentation. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories:

Best Qualified - Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for announced position.
Highly Qualified -Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for announced position.
Qualified - Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for announced position.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

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Agency contact information

Department of Navy EIC
Email
doneic@us.navy.mil
Address
HEADQUARTERS US INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND
HQ US Pacific Command
Honolulu, HI 96701
US

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