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Ramstein, Germany
Top Secret Polygraph Unspecified
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Duties
The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the Senior Security Technical Expert and Security SpecialistProgram Manager for the Information Security Program at Ramstein Air Base (RAB), including over 75 GeographicalSeparated Units, MAJCOMS (USAFE-AFAFRICA and SPACE-EURAF), NAF (3 AF), multiple wings (86 AW, 435AGOW, 406 AEW, 521 AMOW), USSF, 31 tenant organizations, and U.S. international coalition partners (NATOAir Component, AFLEM, MPEP) servicing 16,000 personnel and 250 appointed security representatives.Additionally, serves as the Chief, Information Protection in incumbent's absence to ensure administration of the WingInformation Protection (IP) Program and its requirements and resources. Implements Personnel, Information,Industrial Security, Operations Security, and Counter Insider Threat Programs for the installation and unique servicedpopulation in support of DAF's air, space, and cyber warfare operations mission. Serves as the AW/CC andAW/DCOMs principal advisor on collateral security matters, defining risk and mitigation strategies.
DUTY #1: Serves as Information Security Program Manager executing and enforcing all operational, functional, and mission assurance aspects of the information protection program while serving as the installation subject matter expert (SME) and technical authority for the Installation Information Security Program.
DUTY #2: Implements and administers the Information Security Program for the installation.
DUTY #3: Serves as the primary risk assessment/risk management advisor to multiple-level senior leaders and subordinate commanders on the full spectrum of Information Security matters.
DUTY #4: Develops and delivers Security Awareness and Education Programs to satisfy security education and training requirements for all assigned organizations, assists security managers in implementing security education and motivation programs and provides advice and assistance to supervisors, commander, and other personnel.
DUTY #5: Serving as Primary Security Specialist Program Manager, communicates and integrates the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans, and work products and services.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
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-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying knowledge of a wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices to review, independently analyze, and resolve difficult and complex security problems; applying 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.
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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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:
Knowledge of a wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices to review, independently analyze, and resolve difficult and complex security problems; applies 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. Knowledge of a broad range of security program relationships, and proficiency in Information, Industrial, Personnel, Physical and Operation Security, Controlled Unclassified Information, and Counter-Insider Threat to effectively implement and administer applicable security programs and/or coordinate with other specialized security programs. Expert knowledge of training concepts, programs, practices, and procedures to develop security education programs, and assist managers in developing and establishing an operating internal security program. Knowledge of security classification methods, concepts, and eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information to review plans for proposed or new projects, organizations, and/or missions to assure the presence of adequate planning for information security and other controls. Skill in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve installation security programs. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately. Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
Other significant facts pertaining to this position are:
1. Work may occasisnally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle
to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
2. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
3. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction 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. This position is a designated national security position.
5. 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.
6. The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.
Other significant facts pertaining to this position are:
1. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle
to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
2. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
3. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction 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. This position is a designated national security position.
5. 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.
6. The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the
position.
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
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program.
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.
Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. NOTE: Current federal civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
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.
Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the Senior Security Technical Expert and Security SpecialistProgram Manager for the Information Security Program at Ramstein Air Base (RAB), including over 75 GeographicalSeparated Units, MAJCOMS (USAFE-AFAFRICA and SPACE-EURAF), NAF (3 AF), multiple wings (86 AW, 435AGOW, 406 AEW, 521 AMOW), USSF, 31 tenant organizations, and U.S. international coalition partners (NATOAir Component, AFLEM, MPEP) servicing 16,000 personnel and 250 appointed security representatives.Additionally, serves as the Chief, Information Protection in incumbent's absence to ensure administration of the WingInformation Protection (IP) Program and its requirements and resources. Implements Personnel, Information,Industrial Security, Operations Security, and Counter Insider Threat Programs for the installation and unique servicedpopulation in support of DAF's air, space, and cyber warfare operations mission. Serves as the AW/CC andAW/DCOMs principal advisor on collateral security matters, defining risk and mitigation strategies.
DUTY #1: Serves as Information Security Program Manager executing and enforcing all operational, functional, and mission assurance aspects of the information protection program while serving as the installation subject matter expert (SME) and technical authority for the Installation Information Security Program.
DUTY #2: Implements and administers the Information Security Program for the installation.
DUTY #3: Serves as the primary risk assessment/risk management advisor to multiple-level senior leaders and subordinate commanders on the full spectrum of Information Security matters.
DUTY #4: Develops and delivers Security Awareness and Education Programs to satisfy security education and training requirements for all assigned organizations, assists security managers in implementing security education and motivation programs and provides advice and assistance to supervisors, commander, and other personnel.
DUTY #5: Serving as Primary Security Specialist Program Manager, communicates and integrates the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans, and work products and services.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a OCONUS 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
- This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
- 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
- A pre-employment physical examination may be required.
- Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) conferrals are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD
- The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.
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-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying knowledge of a wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices to review, independently analyze, and resolve difficult and complex security problems; applying 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.
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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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:
Other significant facts pertaining to this position are:
1. Work may occasisnally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle
to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
2. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
3. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction 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. This position is a designated national security position.
5. 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.
6. The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.
Other significant facts pertaining to this position are:
1. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle
to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
2. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
3. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction 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. This position is a designated national security position.
5. 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.
6. The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the
position.
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
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program.
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.
Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. NOTE: Current federal civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
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.
Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
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