SECURITY SPECIALIST

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Government Special Access Program (SAP) Security Officer. Serves as subject the matter expert and security advisor to senior MAJCOM, NAF, and Wing leadership on USAF, DoD, and National level SAP policy and management. This expertise includes extensive working knowledge in a multitude of security disciplines to include personnel, operations, automated information systems (AIS), industrial, information, physical, and communications security.

DUTY 1: Plans, organizes, and directs the security activities of the Advanced Programs Division, ensuring Special Access Programs (SAP) and related security program functions comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet AETC organizations' needs.

DUTY 2: Implements And Administers the Information Security Program For The Advanced Programs Division HQ AETC/A3Z.

DUTY 3: Serves as the Air Education and Training Command's Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Special Security Representative (SSR) and administers the Personnel Security Program.

DUTY 4: Implements And Administers The Physical Security Program For The Advanced Programs Division HQ AETC/A3Z.

DUTY 5: Implements Security Education and Training Programs for the Advanced Programs Division HQ AETC/A3Z.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A security clearance may be required
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Student Loan Repayment may be authorized
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• This position is designated as a key position IA W AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations.

Qualifications

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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes Examples of specialized experience includes: I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 or above or equivalent pay band which includes knowledge of Developing goals and objectives that integrate organization and S5 objectives. Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies policies, procedures, and mission objectives. Establishes policies and procedures and provides oversight of the following sub-functions within the S5 Section Plans and Programs, Security Systems, Agreement/Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)/Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Mutual Aid Agreement (MAA) and other assigned programs that achieves the mission requirements of the overall branch while meeting the needs and intent of the Group Commander. NOTE: Your resume must support your response.

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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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. Thorough knowledge of a wide range of advanced concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices involved in security.
2. Extensive knowledge of security program interrelationships to coordinate the objectives and plans of two or more specialized programs to support and promote information sharing and strategies.
3. Knowledge of security procedures to handle, protect and maintain control of TS/SCI/SAP classified material and media and skill to interpret a variety of security program laws, directives, regulations, and guidance to assist staff in establishing and operating internal security programs.
4. Skill in the use of analytical principles, practices, and techniques to review, evaluate, and apply several alternatives according to the security requirements for highly specific situations, availability of materials, relationships with other protective programs, and cost/benefit considerations.
5. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately to a large range of audiences. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers, customers, and other agencies contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work requires some recurring physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping,
reaching, crawling and similar activities during inspections of SAP facilities. Performance of work may take place in attics, crawlspaces, walls, ceilings, and other limited access spaces, or in construction sites when planning and monitoring the installation of security systems as part of original or modification construction. Work may require some common characteristics and abilities of physical agility and dexterity to work in confined spaces and to move or lift moderately heavy security equipment such as computers, printers, boxes other security objects (20-70 pounds).

Work Environment
Typical working conditions are an indoor office environment. Most security inspections are conducted in an
inside environment as well. Such inspections incur regular and recurring exposure to moderate discomforts
such as working in confined spaces.

Other significant facts pertaining to this position are:
1. Position is designated critical-sensitive; employee must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
2. The employee must possess accurate knowledge and appreciation for sensitive security programs and procedures, and shall be subject to a periodic counter-intelligence scope polygraph examination and submit to additional background checks as a condition of employment and/or continued access to the SAP.
3. 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.
4. The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
5. Irregular duty hours (nights or weekends) and overtime may be required as workload demands.
6. Knowledge of SAP computer systems networking and programs such as Outlook, Access, Word, PowerPoint, and
Excel is required for performance of duties.
7. Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification conferrals are 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. 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.

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.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

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