Security Specialist

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. Incumbent serves as a Security Specialist responsible for the enterprise business management under the general guidance of the Director. Incumbent is responsible for accomplishing a wide-variety of security administration functions. Incumbent may work directly with the DHRA Centers/Offices' leadership or designated personnel in implementing certain aspects of security administration functions.

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Duties

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As a Security Specialist at the GS-0080-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Develops, promulgates, and ensures compliance with DHRA wide policies and procedures relating to Information Security, Physical Security, Industrial Security, and Antiterrorism Security programs.
• Implements, and monitors policies, instructions, procedures, control systems, and methods regarding the classification, declassification, and protection of classified national defense information originated or controlled by DHRA.
• Conducts Information and Physical security inspections/surveys, manage centralized physical security initiatives, oversight of physical security projects, and coordination with appropriate local, State, Federal and DoD agency and military services.
• Reviews designs and inspects facilities where classified material will be located and evaluates the effectiveness of existing security practices. Assures that organization personnel are adhering to established policies and practices.
• Assists in resolving complex security related problems to include conflicts in regulatory requirements and ensuring security regulations and policies are enforced.
• Assists in conducing terrorist vulnerability assessments, risk and critically assessments, and accomplishing other objectives under the Antiterrorism Force Protection (AT/FP) Program.

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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: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible per the agency policy.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:

• Developing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures related to Information Security, Physical Security, and Antiterrorism Security to protect personnel, assets, and classified national defense information;
• Leading security inspections and vulnerability assessments across various facilities, identifying compliance gaps, and providing recommendations for improvements to enhance security measures and safeguard sensitive information;
• Advising senior leadership on security-related matters, including regulatory compliance, risk management, and the integration of physical security, personnel protection, and emergency planning initiatives to mitigate security threats. (Experience must be reflected in resume).

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

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

• Developing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures related to Information Security, Physical Security, and Antiterrorism Security to protect personnel, assets, and classified national defense information;
• Leading security inspections and vulnerability assessments across various facilities, identifying compliance gaps, and providing recommendations for improvements to enhance security measures and safeguard sensitive information;
• Advising senior leadership on security-related matters, including regulatory compliance, risk management, and the integration of physical security, personnel protection, and emergency planning initiatives to mitigate security threats. (Experience must be reflected in resume).

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 not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:

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

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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