SECURITY SPECIALIST

Duties

Duty 1- Focal point for NASIC's New Hire Personnel Security Program. Individual is the focal point for security control, dissemination and production of NASIC's New Hire Personnel Security program for SCI affiliation.

Duty 2 - Initiates security clearance and investigative requirements for inbound personnel. Coordinates actions associated with Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Consolidated Adjudications Facility (CAF), base medical, legal, personnel and security entities assuring compliance with Air Force and DoD policy.

Duty 3 - Tracks and notifies NASIC Civilian / Military personnel of clearance records and requirements. Responsible for establishing and maintaining suspense logs and databases for action items relative to personnel clearance status and reporting notifications.

Duty 4 - Customer Service. Advises and provides security information to NASIC personnel POCs regarding investigations, clearance status, reporting responsibilities, cohabitation changes and various timelines for accesses.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• Position is designated special-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• 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.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Flexibility with work schedules is mandatory.
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
• Employee must maintain current certifications.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume.
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position.
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• 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.

Qualifications

This is a GG-07 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-07 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Entry/Developmental" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-07 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.

This position is a developmental position and will be filled at the GG-07 level with promotion potential to the GG-11. The individual selected for this position may be promoted to the target level without further competition upon meeting any legal and regulatory requirements.

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: Knowledge of a wide range of technical knowledge and methods to incorporate final assessments for difficult but well precedented projects. Knowledge of the rules, procedures, policies and operations that govern SCI security access management are needed in order to correctly process and control access to a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). Knowledge of requirements needed for processing foreign nationals is essential in order to accomplish and complete their entry into the facility accurately and expeditiously. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

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EDUCATION: Applicant must have one full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade levels specified in the table, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9 and GS-11. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your 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 the rules, procedures, policies and operations that govern SCI security access management are needed in order to correctly process and control access to a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). Knowledge of requirements needed for processing foreign nationals is essential in order to accomplish and complete their entry into the facility accurately and expeditiously.

2. Incumbent, through considerable training and experience, is required to have the skill necessary to perform a full range of SCI security access duties needed in order to correctly apply the process and control access to a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF).

3. Knowledge to know the appropriate badge to issue, based on an individual's clearance, is crucial. Understanding and cognizance of the rules for individual's need to be escorted is essential. Familiarity with Microsoft Office and similar basic software programs.

4. Incumbent must have an understanding of how the automated information systems and procedures interrelate in order to use the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS), Computer Account and Resource Management System(CARMS) database and Access Control System (ACS).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED:

1. 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.

2. The work performed in this position is primarily performed in an office environment setting and in some classroom and conference room areas which there is normally adequate lighting, heating and ventilation. Work is performed primarily while sitting, however, some walking, standing, bending and lifting of light objects is required.

3. Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification conferral 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 and AFI36-2645, 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.

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:
This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service.

DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

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Additional information

*Most recent SF50 must be submitted if current Federal Employee.

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.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval)

Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.