Security Specialist

DutiesYou will conduct force protection planning and advance team operations, training, threat assessments, and port/airfield assessments in support of maritime missions.You will deliver force protection subject matter training sessions to Allied and partner nation counterparts as requested.You will verify policy implementation for operational units in support of mission tasks and exercises.You will review and approve Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS) theater clearance requests.You will develop planning and methodology in support of operational mission tasking and provide recommendation for implementation.You will monitor and assess preparation of necessary documents directing security forces to embark ships and aircraft or to deploy within theater.You will monitor and provide assistance during Fleet port visits, exercises, training, assessments and operations involving deployed forces.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust 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 e-verify.govGenerally, 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.This is an overseas position.
You will be subject to and must be able to satisfy the overseas requirements of the 26Jul12 DODI 1400.25 V1230: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025v1230.pdfThis position may require travel to places within and outside the contiguous United States which could include remote or isolated sites.
You may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.If eligible for permanent change of station, the appointee will be required to sign a transportation agreement to establish a Government time in service requirement of 12 months.Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.May be required to obtain a VISA dependent on the overseas country's laws/regulations.You will be required to sign the Statement of Understanding for Overseas Employment acknowledging receipt and understanding of the statement of living and working conditions for this location.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.Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.You 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.You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.This position is considered Key/Emergency-Essential.
You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of combat operations or the availability of combat-essential systems.Incumbent is expected to travel up to one week a month to ports, airfields and other sites in EUCOM and AFRICOM.
Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Applying antiterrorism/force protection (ATFP) rules, regulations, and instructions in support of mission tasks and exercises; 2) Conducting assessments on threats and vulnerabilities; and 3) Developing and recommending appropriate mitigation countermeasures in operational and non-operational situations.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/security-administration-series-0080/ 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 No minimum education requirements.Additional Information: Employee must be deployable.
As situation warrants, employee will be required to perform duties while deployed at sea or remote work locations to support various exercise/operations.
Travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments may be required.
The incumbent may be required to deploy afloat or ashore in support of NAVEUR/NAVAF-SIXTHFLT training and operations.
As situation warrant, employee will be required to perform duties while deployed as sea on a naval vessel or remote work locations, to include an austere field location to support various exercise/operations the command may be tasked to support.
Due to the need to take part in readiness exercises, deploy aboard ships, and conduct frequent travel or deployments to austere locations, this position requires satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical as a condition of employment.
Incumbent must therefore meet and maintain requirements specified on OF 178 or equivalent (Certificate of Medical Examination.)
and travel requirements as outlined in EUCOM Instruction 4202.01 (series) and AFRICOM Instruction ACI 4200.09 (series).
Employee must meet and maintain medical readiness standards.
Failure to obtain and maintain the required medical requirements may result in removal or reassignment.
Employee must pass a medical examination and as required, receive immunizations or prophylactic medicine for overseas/deployed locations.
Failure to receive immunizations or prophylactic medicine may result in removal or reassignment.NATO SOFA Statement: If you are a dual citizen, please identify the countries of citizenship.
The NATO Status of Forces Agreement prohibits employment in the U.S.
Civilian Component in a host nation of any person who holds dual citizenship of the U.S. and the host nation.
For example: A person who holds both Italian and U.S. citizenship may not be employed in the U.S.
Civilian Component in Italy; however, that person is not prohibited by the NATO Status of Forces Agreement from employment in the U.S. civilian Component in another NATO host nation of which (s)he does not hold citizenship.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: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/Additional informationThis position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement and Alternate Placement Programs.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met.
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee.
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 option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions.
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: Tour of duty will be 36 months.
To learn more about the living and working conditions at this military installation and additional Foreign Overseas information, go to: Priority consideration will be given to military spouse preference and family member preference eligible residing in the commute area of the duty location for this position.
Commute area is defined as the geographic area surrounding the duty location in which people can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily.
Military Spouses and Family Members may apply 30 days before their anticipated arrival date.
However, they will not receive preference until arrival at the foreign location.
Additional documentation may be required prior to granting preference.
Military spouses and family members who are appointed may not extend longer than 2 months following the transfer of the sponsor from the commuting area of the foreign duty station; 2 months beyond the separation of the appointee's sponsor; or any time beyond the time employee ceases to be a family member.
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.
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As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.
Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position.
Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.
When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement.
You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:AccountabilityAttention to DetailCOMPUTER LITERACYCustomer ServiceCUSTOMER SERVICEDecision MakingFlexibilityInfluencing/NegotiatingINFLUENCING/NEGOTIATINGIntegrity/HonestyInterpersonal SkillsLearningPROBLEM SOLVINGREADING AND INTERPRETING REGULATIONSReading ComprehensionReasoningSelf-ManagementStress ToleranceTeamworkVULNERABILITIES ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies.
You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered.
You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process.
If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.
Please follow all instructions carefully.
Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.