SECURITY SPECIALIST

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: Manage all physical and personnel security functions within the USAF Distributed Mission Operations Center (DMOC) for 705 Combat Training Squadron (CTS). DMOC's MAJCOM-approved mission statement. The incumbent represents Air Combat Command, 505 Command & Control Wing, and other DoW (US services) and allied security organizations.

Major duties

DUTIES:

• DUTY 1: Serves as the Security Manager for the high side and collateral security functions at 705 CTS, Distributed Mission Operations Center (DMOC) including four contractor organizations and temporary duty personnel in the DMOC with emphasis on information protection, personnel, and physical security, and industrial security measures.
• DUTY 2: Assist in the management of the unit's Information Protection Program in compliance with appropriate local and higher headquarters directives including the physical security and industrial security programs for assigned personnel and contractor agencies
• DUTY 3: Serves as the 705 CTS/DMOC advisor on security matters at the high and collateral classified level which includes communications security (COMSEC) and protocols.
• DUTY 4: Coordinate and assist the unit and contractor security staff on proposed new programs and projects for integration into the current DMOC facility and security infrastructure.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: Expert Knowledge of a wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices to review, independently analyze, and resolve difficult and complex security problems; apply policy direction to contractors and government/military personnel, and develop guidance for applying security policy, procedures, techniques, equipment, and methods to a variety of work situations and various levels or degrees of security controls. Knowledge of a broad range of security program relationships, and expertise in Information, Industrial, and Personnel security to effectively implement and administer applicable security programs.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of DoW and USAF policies and procedures governing Information, Industrial, and Personnel Security programs.
2. Knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs.
3. Skill in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and to improve the security program for the organization.
4. Ability to clearly, concisely, and accurately communicate orally and in writing.
5. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.