Physical Security Specialist

Duties

• This position is designated a national security position.
• This is a key position, and the duties of this position meet all requirements as a category 4 designation.
• This is an Emergency Essential position.
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Superior Qualifications may be considered = advance in hire.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• This position has been identified as a designated position under the Air Force Drug Testing Plan. Incumbent of this position is subject to random drug testing.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• This position requires a Department of Defense Security Professional Certification. The DoD Physical Security Certification (PSC) is required within 2 years of the established employee EOD.
• This is a Mission Essential 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 broadband NH-01, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-04 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include applying knowledge of a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices. Knowledge of the intelligence enterprise to support and promote information sharing and strategies. Knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs. Knowledge in the use of analytical principles, practices, and techniques to review and evaluate security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the organization. Knowledge of how to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

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EDUCATION: 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree

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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. 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. Practical knowledge of commonly applied security concepts, principles, and practices to review, analyze, and resolve moderately complex security problems.

2. Knowledge of DoD and Air Force antiterrorism and force protection doctrine, policies, and instructions to coordinate objectives and develop plans for interrelated security programs.

3. Knowledge of a broad range of security program relationships to make recommendations allowing for differing program requirements, and multiple security objectives.

4. Skill in gathering, assembling, and analyzing facts; drawing conclusions; devising solutions to problems; identifying changes and trends; and preparing and presenting information to leadership.

5. Ability to prioritize and recommend resourcing strategies for the correction or mitigation of AT vulnerabilities on the installation.

6. Ability to assist evaluation teams in developing realistic and relevant scenarios to exercise and validate the AT program.


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.

Evaluation