SECURITY SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a security specialist, administering and providing personnel security program functions in support of the organization.

This is a GG-09 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS).

The GG-09 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Entry/Developmental" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-09 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: establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

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

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 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 transcripts.

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 security concepts, principles and practices to plan and implement security procedures for personnel and industrial security programs within the organization. 2.

Knowledge of procedures, forms and information and confidentiality requirements related to sensitive personal information to request security investigations and submit to the appropriate government agency.

3. Skill in developing, analyzing and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the organization. 4.

Knowledge of what constitutes derogatory information, the supporting data required to complete adjudication determinations and understanding of clearance adjudication processes and the information/criteria required.

5.

Knowledge of one or more automated databases associated with a specific security function to recognize, locate and insert data/information; support office and security operations; and produce a variety of documents and reports.

6.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing, through clear, concise and technically accurate written materials; ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: 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.

The incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours that may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays to include overtime and workload demands.

Duty location may be between multiple work centers to facilitate flow. The employee may be required to pass a counter-intelligence polygraph test.

This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.

IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs.

Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) 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 and AFI 36-2645, Security Professional Certification and Development.

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.

Mobility: Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement. (Note: See AFI36-202 for guidance).

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:

- Performs analysis and evaluation of personnel security investigations, security information files or other data containing derogatory or sensitive information impacting on initial or continuing clearance and access eligibility.

Cases vary in complexity and incumbent is responsible for taking all administrative and adjudicative actions necessary to effect final agency clearance/access determinations.

- Resolves a wide variety of complex security clearance problems that require choosing alternative responses through coordination with unit security managers, at 55 Wing, Air Combat Command (ACC), Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Agency (AFISRA) in support of Air Force Central Adjudication Facility (AFCAF), Defense Security Service (DSS), and Office of Personnel Management (OPM), higher headquarters.

- Implements unit security education and motivation programs.

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

- Administers the Industrial Security Program. Reviews all contract support documents to ensure they include the appropriate security clauses and language.

Ensures all personnel are properly cleared, vetted and provided access IA W prescribed guidelines; issues Consolidated Access Cards (CACs) as required.