Security Specialist (Special Security Officer)

Full Job Description

This vacancy is for a GS-0080-13, Security Specialist (Special Security Officer) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S.

Coast Guard, COAST GUARD CYBER COMMAND in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.

Implementing Coast Guard SCI physical security policy, reviews all concepts for the establishment, relocation or disestablishment of CGCYBER SCIFs.

Reviewing requests for security clearances, evaluating the sensitivity classification of the position by approved need-to-know principles and pertinent security guidelines.

Providing security education training that enforces and implements national and command security policies and procedures for the protection of SCI.

NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and 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:

You will serve as a Security Specialist (Special Security Officer) and be responsible for managing all facets of SCI security management, to include personnel, physical, and information security for all CGCYBER Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs).

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include: Managing personnel, physical, and information security for all CGCYBER Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs).

The incumbent manages personnel, physical, and information security for all CGCYBER Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs).

Managing personnel security for more than 500 SCI positions (military, civilian, and contractor) for CGCYBER nationwide.

Developing programs and enforcement policies for CGCYBER for the protection of all SCI material. Preparing clear, concise, and well-organized reports, memos, emails, and other written materials.

Conveying information, instructions, and ideas clearly and effectively in meetings, briefings, and conversations.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.

Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision.

You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information