Physical Science Technician (Field Assistant)
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Posted: March 25, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Defense Logistics Agency
Department of Defense
Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves overseeing physical security at a Defense Logistics Agency site in Hawaii, including conducting inspections, training staff on security practices, and advising leaders on protecting against threats like terrorism.
It requires coordinating with various government and military groups to ensure compliance with security programs.
A good fit would be someone with experience in security planning and training, who is comfortable working in a high-stakes military environment overseas.
See below for important information regarding this job.
To qualify for a Physical Security Specialist your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position.
To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector.
Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.
Creditable specialized experience includes: Advises and assists activities on security and intelligence programs, plans and policies.
Maintains security education and awareness training and facilitates support for security initiatives. Prepares and submits physical security surveys and inspections.
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).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
ADDITIONAL OVERSEAS INFORMATION: For an explanation of the overseas entitlements, please review the information in the following link:http://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/overseas.aspx U.S.
citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement. Ordinarily Resident is defined as a U.S.
citizen who is locally resident; and, has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and, is subject to host country employment and tax laws.
The following statement MUST be on Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS and Non-Foreign OCONUS) JOAs for the selectee to be eligible for pay retention.
Failure to add this language will result in the selectee being ineligible for retained pay:Pay Retention will be extended to an eligible employee who applies through a formal recruitment program and is selected for a position at an overseas location.
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025-V536p.PDF?ver=2020-03-30-140046-310 HAWAII INFORMATION: It is highly recommended that research be done about the cost of living in Hawaii prior to applying.
For information about the cost of living and many other important items to consider visit: http://www.hvcb.org. Major Duties:
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