SECURITY SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position Is to serve as the assistant installation/wing security specialist for anti-terrorism and force protection related physical and operations security policy and issues, managing assigned program areas, and implementing force protection policy, projects, and studies.

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 includes 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 officials, 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.

OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR a LL.M., 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-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 a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices 2 Knowledge of AF, MAJCOM, and wing missions, functions, and structure 3 Knowledge of AT/FP programs and governing policies, directives, instructions, and procedures 4 Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to conduct surveys/studies, accomplish projects, and evaluate results for the management and completion of programs 5 Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing 6 Ability to effectively manage and organize various program activities and tasks, and be familiar with administrative requirements of the wing and MAJCOM.

Knowledge of CVAMP database and how It relates to the vulnerabilities of an installation Other significant facts pertaining to this position are 1 Incumbents are required to obtain and maintain SECRET security clearance as a condition of employment 2 Work may require travel away from the normal duty station, including travel on commercial and military aircraft 3 This is drug testing designated position Incumbent will be subject to random urinalysis testing 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 the assistant wing authority and expert on all matters involving anti-terrorism and force protection requirements, policy, procedures, and program status Acts as the focal point to coordinate, deconflict, and integrate various force protection staff initiatives, policies, and activities within the wing Serves as consultant to the wing commander, vice commander, wing staff, and subordinate units and commanders on antiterrorism.

Duty 2: Responsible for the overall implementation, oversight, and centralized control of the coordinated antiterrorism program for the installation/wing Involves all measures related to physical security and operational security for all wing facilities, arms/munitions storage activities, and personnel Interprets often broad, non-specific higher headquarters directives for wing applicability and implementation.

Duty 3: Plans, conducts, directs the conduct of, or coordinates on security site studies, projects, assessments, and surveys of the installation in relationship to anti-terrorism and force protection activities.

Duty 4: In the absence of the 673 ABW ATO represents the wing commander at meetings, conferences, workshops, panels, etc , at MAJCOM and other federal agency levels as the wing force protection and antiterrorism technical authority.