SECURITY SPECIALIST

Summary You will serve as a SECURITY SPECIALIST in the COMMAND SUPPORT SERVICES (CSS) DEPARTMENT (Code 1100), SECURITY DIVISION (Code 1110) of SOUTHEAST REG MAINTENANCE CTR SERMC. Responsibilities You will maintain all security files, instructions, directives and publications. You will use a variety of security and computer software programs (DISS, NBIS e-APP, MP ICAM, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) You will use the DISS to verify security clearance status, submit incident reports, Customer Service Requests (CSR) and Request for Actions (RFA). You will assist the SERMC Information Security Officer with analyzing the overall mission and functions of the command information security program. You will read and determine if incoming unclassified correspondence and messages require any action. Safeguard, control and route classified mail. You will use the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) to process newly assigned SERMC contractor personnel and prepare application forms for the Command Access Cards (CAC). You will participate in meetings and conferences. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the GS-9, Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience interpreting and applying security policies and regulations relating to access and protection of classified information. Experience adjudicating security clearances when clear-cut derogatory information is present in the investigative information or nature of materials. Experience maintaining all security files, instructions, directives and publications ensuring all investigative files are maintained/destroyed in accordance with regulations. Experience coordinating the objectives and plans, making accommodations in study/survey recommendations to allow for differing program requirements, develop or implement procedures and practices to cover multiple security objectives. Experiencing using a variety of security and computer software programs (JPAS, EQIP, TASS/CVS, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.). Experience reviewing classified documents for proper markings, classification and downgrades, recommends the number and kind of safes, alarms, locks and fences needed. To qualify for the GS-7, Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-5 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience maintaining all security files, instructions, directives and publications. Experience using computer software to perform office support functions. Experience demonstrating knowledge of security policies and regulations relating to access and protection of classified information. Experience assisting with reviewing classified documents for proper markings, classification and downgrades, recommends the number and kind of safes, alarms, locks and fences needed. Experiencing using a variety of security and computer software programs (JPAS, EQIP, TASS/CVS, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.). Experience assisting with adjudicating security clearances when clear-cut derogatory information is present in the investigative information or nature of materials. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: GS-09 Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree. OR Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates one year of experience. GS-07 Successful completion of at least one full year of graduate level education OR Superior academic achievement OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates one year of experience. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance. Upon position requiring continuous or intermittent TS access, position will be designated TDP. This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination.