OPERATIONS SECURITY SPECIALIST

Summary

This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command. The incumbent will be responsible for To serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and the primary point of contact to the Chief, Current Operations Division, managing the J3's operations security (OPSEC) program of U.S. Transportation Command's (USTRANSCOM) global operations.

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Duties

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As a OPERATIONS SECURITY SPECIALIST at the GS-0301-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• - Serve as the USTRANSCOM Operations Security (OPSEC) Program Manager (PM). Prepares, recommends, and manages execution of the command's OPSEC program. Develops long-range program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones to evaluate the effectiveness of the OPSEC program throughout USTRANSCOM's area of responsibility.
• USTRANSCOM OPSEC Liaison
• USTRANSCOM J2 Synchronizer
• Lead for OPSEC Training

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: Situational telework may be authorized based on operational requirements, contingent upon Agency and Supervisor approval.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work when required, which may
  include overtime and/or irregular hours
• Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position.
• 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.
• This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and cannot become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve").
• This is a Mission Essential position performing a Mission Critical Function which must continue uninterrupted
  after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• Special Sensitive: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with access to Sensitive
  Compartmented Information (SCI).
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force
  Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
• PMIAA Code: (1) Program Manager

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-GS-13 if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:

• Develop, direct and synchronize related OPSEC into operations, orders, and plans for Command level and subordinate units.
• Identifies and controls critical information, indicators of friendly force actions applicable to DoD military operations and global logistics movements, and incorporates countermeasures to reduce adversary exploitation of Command level sensitive information and vulnerabilities.
• Develop OPSEC countermeasures specific to command level operations.
• Provides intelligence integration via liaison activity ex. J2 information activities branch.
• Ensures annual OPSEC briefings and trainings to civilian and military employees at the Command level.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs : This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information:

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities : For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A

Special Hiring Authority for Veterans

Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses

Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

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Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does/Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.

You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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