SECURITY SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a security specialist, providing information, industrial, and personnel security program functions in support of 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-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes 1) Performing moderately difficult and complex assignments consisting of well-precedented tasks in the application of occupational principles, methods, and techniques.

2) Using judgment in interpreting and adapting guidelines, such as agency policies, regulations, precedents, and work directions for application to specific cases or problems.

3) Assists in formulating program goals, plans, policy implementation guidelines, procedures, and work plans dealing with the development and operation of wing-wide information security programs and activities.

4) Using principles, concepts, and theories of Air Force Information Protection Program, and the standard practices, methods, and techniques of the occupation to perform difficult, but well-precedented information security assignments.

OR EDUCATION: a 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 in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your official transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: I have a combination of experience and education.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your official transcripts with your application.???????

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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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 information, industrial, and personnel security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas. 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 improve the security program for the installation. 4.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately. 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. Major Duties:

DUTY 1: Implements and administers the Information Security Program for the installation.

Implements DOD, USAF, and MAJCOM policies and develops local procedures for the classification and protection of classified national defense and other sensitive information originated or controlled by installation activities.

DUTY 2: Administers the Industrial Security Program. Reviews solicitation and contract documents to ensure they include the appropriate security clauses and language.

DUTY 3: Implements and administers the Personnel Security Program for the installation. Establishes local procedures for processing requests for security clearances for military and civilian personnel.

Initiates and reviews all requests for personnel security investigations consistent with directives.

DUTY 4: Assists base unit and staff agency security managers in implementing security education and motivation programs.

Advises security managers of security training requirements, changes in security procedures, publication of security directives, and enhancements designed to increase security awareness.