SECURITY SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a security specialist for an organization with subordinate organizations below them to protect resources from espionage, terrorism, and threats of unauthorized disclosure and/or compromise of information or material considered vital to the organization's mission interests, national defense or national security.

This is a GG-12 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS).

The GG-12 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-12 level.

The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.?

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.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position.

Examples of creditable experience include: Knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles and practices in security administration and intelligence, such as would be gained through extensive graduate study or experience, and skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex work assignments or a comprehensive, intensive, practical knowledge of Information and Personnel Security.

Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

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 a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices. 2.

Knowledge of the intelligence enterprise to support and promote information sharing and strategies. 3.

Knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs. 4.

Skill in the use of analytical principles, practices, and techniques to review and evaluate security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the organization. 5.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 6. Ability to manage a small staff and carry out all phases of personnel management responsibilities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: 1.

Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP), and access to NSA work spaces, to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. A favorable suitability determination is required before appointment. 2.

Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program.

Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.

Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. 3.

Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification conferral is required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position in accordance with DOD 3305.13-M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification.

The listed certification requirements may not be deleted or modified without the written approval of the AF Security Functional Authority (SAF/AA) or their delegated security career field representative.

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. Major Duties:

DUTY 1: Serves as security program specialist executing and enforcing compliance with operational, functional, andmission assurance aspects of an integrated information security program.

Interprets Air Force (AF),Department of Defense (DoD), ODNI, NSA, MAJCOM/FOA and other federal regulations for information securityprocesses as they apply and are implemented within the organization.

DUTY 2: Executes and enforces compliance with the organization personnel security program.

Interprets AF, DoD,ODNI, NSA and national regulations and laws for Personnel Security processes as they apply and are implementedwithin the organization.

DUTY 3: Serves as the organization's representative for Industrial Security issues.

Maintains an in-depth knowledge ofmultiple customer missions in order to facilitate the protection of classified and SCI access as required by contractperformance.

DUTY 4: Administers the Physical Security Program for the organization.

Uses comprehensive knowledge of theintegrated organization's mission to advise commanders and or involved parties on securityfacilities/equipment/alarm installation, maintenance, and use.

DUTY 5: Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.