SECURITY SPECIALIST

Full Job Description

The primary purpose of this position is to protect the organization from espionage, terrorism, and threats of unauthorized disclosure and/or compromise of information or material considered vital to command m1ss10n interests, national defense or national security and serve as a security specialist, providing limited information, personnel, and industrial program support for the installation.

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-07, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes applied knowledge of commonly applied security principles, concepts, and methodologies in carrying out information, personnel, and physical security programs for the organization.

Applied knowledge of the methods of performing such duties as conducting inspections and investigations, collecting and analyzing information, etc., and skill in weighing the impact of variables such as critical personnel qualifications, variations in building construction characteristics, access and entry restrictions, equipment availability, and other issues that influence the course of actions taken in resolving security questions and issues, applied knowledge of security classification methods, concepts, eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information and the process for granting personnel security clearances/accesses.

OR EDUCATION: 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.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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: I.

Knowledge of security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security procedures for physical, personnel, and information security programs within the organization. 2.

Knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures and practices to assist managers in complying with established security programs. 3.

Skill in developing, analyzing, and evaluating multiple security programs (personnel, physical, and information) to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the organization. 4.

Knowledge of governing supply regulations, policies, procedures, instructions, and program requirements for performing such duties as requisitioning and issuing equipment. 5.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing, through clear, concise, and technically accurate written materials. 6.

Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers, contributing to a cooperative 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:

Monitors the overall security administration program for the organization.

Provides guidance and assistance to supervisors and managers in the areas of physical, information, personnel and limited industrial security.

Implements policies and procedures covering the safeguarding of classified information. Participates in Unit Security Managers meetings. Serves as unit security manager.

Presents security material and feedback from experiences in the organization for sharing with other unit managers who may experience similar situations. Serves as Agency's equipment and supply officer.

Implements unit security education and motivation programs.