Supervisory Security Specialist

Summary

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY SECURITY SPECIALIST in the Security Services Branch Executive Support Office of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

• You will develop written security plans and orders and directives necessary to cover all phases of security technology uses and operations.
• You will establish objectives set goals and determine manpower and financial resources required for assigned security programs.
• You will advise Shipyard managers and contractors on security matters involving Division responsibilities and coordinates security projects and programs with affected parties within and outside of the Shipyard.
• You will analyze and evaluate security programs and procedures to assess their effectiveness.
• You will implement programs and procedures to fully comply with NAVSEA Department of Defense and Department of Navy requirements.
• You will be responsible for planning coordinating and controlling the operations of assigned programs for the Shipyard.
• You will be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance for a critical-sensitive position.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• 180 DAY WAIVER - Within the Department of Defense (DoD) the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Generally current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes dust heat ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Specialized Experience:

- Experience in investigative or interviewing techniques procedures and formats in order to elicit information and comply with reporting requirements.
- Experience dealing with personnel industrial information and NNPI security policies programs and directives to implement monitor and supervise programs.
- Experience with a variety of state-of-the-art security equipment devices technology techniques and control systems.
- Experience analyzing and resolving difficult and complex security programs including identifying problems and vulnerabilities and the ability to develop and implement effective solutions.
- Experience with military industrial security procedures and the ability to analyze and define recommendations for use of military security assets to protect nuclear ships and facilities.
- Experience with Shipyard organization operation policies practices and facilities as well as Department of the Navy and NAVSEA policies and regulations.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: and 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.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour including nights weekends and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

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.

If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process please contact the Department of Navys Employment Information Center.

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: 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 of 85 or higher. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link:

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.

Required Experience:

Manager