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Security Specialist

Department of the Army
United States Army Installation Management Command
US ARMY INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT CMD USAG

Summary

About the Position: This position is in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Employees occupying DCIPS positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at the ST-IC-W6BMAA US ARMY INSTALLATION MGMT CMD.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$105,481 - $137,128 per year
Pay scale & grade
GG 12
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
SDST-27-13111726-DCIPS
Control number
892375600

Duties

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  • Administers industrial security requirements to protect classified work performed by cleared contractors in accordance with Army regulations and local procedures.
  • Interprets industrial security policy and advises garrison leadership and stakeholders on requirements, compliance issues, and corrective actions.
  • Conducts industrial security reviews, documents findings, and recommends actions to resolve program vulnerabilities or shortfalls.
  • Administers information security requirements to safeguard classified and sensitive information during handling, storage, transmission, and destruction.
  • Advises managers, supervisors, and personnel on personnel security requirements, procedures, and reporting responsibilities.
  • Reviews personnel security practices and documentation, identifies compliance issues, and recommends remedial actions.
  • Develops, implements, and oversees assigned intelligence-related security disciplines within the garrison Security Office.
  • Administers security policies, practices, and metrics; analyzes program issues; and develops or implements corrective actions.
  • Evaluates security program resource requirements and supports programming, budgeting, and manpower actions needed for effective operations.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, individual must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
  • Must be able to obtain and then continue to maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Special Background Investigation for the duties required.
  • This position requires the incumbent to obtain the SFPC certification within their first two years of employment. (See additional information)

Qualifications

Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

  • Current Civilian Employees of the Organization


Army DCIPS positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement.

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) administering at least one of the following security programs: industrial security, information security, or personnel security; (2) interpreting and applying security policies, procedures, and regulations; (3) conducting security reviews or inspections to identify compliance issues and recommend corrective actions; and (4) providing security guidance to managers, supervisors, and personnel. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Specialized experience is progressively responsible intelligence-related security work directly related to the position being filled.

Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector or in another government agency as long as it was at a level at least equivalent to the next lower band in the series.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
  • Industrial Security
  • Information Security
  • Personnel Security
  • Security Program Management



Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

  • This position requires a 2 year trial period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • The use of illegal drugs by Federal employees, whether on duty or off duty, is contrary to the efficiency of the service. The legalization and/or decriminalization of marijuana by some states has no impact on Federal law. The use and/or possession of marijuana remains illegal for Federal employees.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Incumbent (or Selectee) is required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training and obtain the required certification/recertification for this position as outlined in DoD Publication 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, dated 19 December 2005 (incorporating Change 1, 15 May 2008).
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is an Intelligence (General) position aligned under the Operational Support Career Management Directorate.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • No relocation and/or hiring incentives authorized.
  • This position has been identified for the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification Program. This is the
    Department of Defense (DoD) Security Certification Program directed by DoD Instruction 3305.13. It is approved by the Assistant
    Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs for use in the Army via the following memorandum: Memorandum, Assistant
    Secretary of Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, dated 8 September 2015, subject: Security Professional Education Development
    (SPeD) Certification Program. The SPeD certification is DoD's initiative to professionalize the security workforce by establishing a
    common set of competencies for security practitioners that promotes interoperability, facilitates professional development and training,
    and develops a workforce of certified security professionals. This position requires the incumbent to obtain the SFPC certification within
    their first two years of employment.
  • Current Department of the Army employees serving in U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC), including its Major Subordinate Commands may apply.

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.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

United States Army Installation Management Command

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
ST-IC-W6BMAA US ARMY INSTALLATION MGMT CMD
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Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613
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