SECURITY SPECIALIST

Duties
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DUTY 1: Responsible for the overall planning, implementation, oversight, and centralized control of a coordinated USFJ/5AFforce protection and antiterrorism for USFJ/5 AF sub unified command program. Involves all measures related to physical security and operational security for all 5 AF weapons systems, facilities, arms/munitions storage activities, and installations and personnel, both in a home station and deployed environment.

DUTY 2: Reviews subordinate unit practices and activities to ensure compliance with directives and integration with other security and related programs. Serves as focal point to coordinate, deconflict, and integrate various force protection staff initiatives, policies, and activities within USFJ/5 AF.

DUTY 3: Serves as the USFJ/5AF Security Forces authority and expert on all matters involving force protection and antiterrorism requirements, policy, procedures, and program status. Serves as regional consultant to the USFJ Commander, Vice Commander, headquarters staff, and subordinate units and commanders on force protection.

DUTY 4: Plans, conducts, directs the conduct of, or coordinates on security site studies, projects, assessments, surveys, and assistance visits of, and concerning, installation, unit, or deployed force protection and antiterrorism activities. Activities assessed may encompass all security specialties.

DUTY 5: Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, panels, etc. at MAJCOM, USCINCPAC, USAF, DoD, or other federal agency levels as the command force protection and antiterrorism technical authority. Serves as a member or principal advisor of USFJ/5 AF force protection groups and boards to include the Force Protection Board and Threat Working Group.

DUTY 6: Ensures supervisory and management continuity within the USFJ/NAF staff. Attends required meetings, monitors staff work, and provides guidance and assistance to division staff members. May be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is 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 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
• 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
• Employees and family members requiring medical/dental care in the overseas location are responsible for obtaining/paying for care. Access for these members to military medical/dental treatment facilities is on space-available/reimbursable basis only.
• 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.

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, 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 in the specialized field of force protection and antiterrorism, and physical and operations security. Possesses a comprehensive, authoritative knowledge of Executive Orders; legislation; DoD, USAF, and PACAF policy requirements, which are used to formulate a comprehensive, integrated USFJ command force protection program which meets regulatory requirements and reduces command specific vulnerabilities, and allows for the application of innovative and new security theories and concepts to provide overall all enhanced security of USFJ installations, resources, and personnel.

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:

1. Extensive knowledge of a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principals, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices to independently manage assigned program area.
2. Knowledge of USFJ/5AF mission, functions, and structure to the unit level to ensure effective implementation oversight of program plans and processes.
3. Thorough knowledge of security forces programs and governing policies, directives, instructions, procedures.
4. Comprehensive knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to conduct surveys/studies, accomplish projects, and effectively evaluate results for the effective management and completion of programs.
5. Skill in oral and written communication methods and techniques at various levels and venues.
6. Ability to effectively manage and organize various program activities and tasks, singularly and together, and familiar with administrative requirements of USAF.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:
1. This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
2. A pre-employment physical examination will be required if hired from CONUS
3. Incumbent must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance
4. This position is emergency-essential (e-e). In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the e-e duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent or the designated alternate, may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. This meets the criteria of an emergency essential position and requires that the incumbent, or the designated alternate, be removed from any military recall status.

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

*******************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS*******************

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty . Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . 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 here 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.

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 here 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.

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

Disabled veteran leave 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 here .

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