SECURITY SPECIALIST

This SECURITY SPECIALIST position is with Department of the Air Force Headquarters (Department of the Air Force) in Phoenix, AZ. This position provides the United States Air Force with a unique capability to plan, organize, coordinate and employ special operations in support of sensitive, compartmented, and special access missions directed by the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF). Key duties: • DUTY 1: Implements and administers the Information Security Program for the Command DUTY 2: Administers the Personnel Security Program. Provides policy interpretation and guidance for the Personnel Security Program for assigned organized and all entities involved in the SAP. DUTY 3: Administers the Physical Security Program. Ensures appropriate documentation and accreditation of SAP facilities are performed. DUTY 4: Administers the Industrial Security Program. Insures unit personnel conduct periodic security inspections of cleared facilities to ensure compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual, the NISPOM supplement, PSDs and PSCGs for various classified programs. DUTY 5: Administers the Security Education Program. Responsible for planning, establishing, organizing, and conducting a security education program for assigned personnel. Qualifications: This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include extensive knowledge and experience with interpreting and applying SCI policy and procedures in administrative, information, industrial, personnel, and physical security. Using professional judgement and experience, the incumbent makes determinations and decisions based on policy guidelines or projects with established objectives developed between the employee and supervisor and represents command interests in up channel discussion. Provides or obtains information on problems requiring interpretation of facts and discussion of implications often with adaptations to existing guidelines to accomplish the organization's mission. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Extensive knowledge of various security classification standards and policies to include SAP, SCI, Focal Point Program and collateral. Advanced knowledge of the information, industrial, personnel and operational security disciplines to plan and implement security programs in these areas. Advanced knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs. Demonstrated expertise in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet classified mission requirements. Demonstrated ability to communicate to high ranking officials orally, and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately. Proven ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers, high-ranking officials and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONT. This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TOP) under the Air Force Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TOP, the incumbent is to refrain from use of illegal drugs and if requested, to submit to urinalyses testing. Incumbent must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is Testing Designated Position. Position requires occasional temporary duty travel (CON US and OCON US), utilizing any or all modes of commercial and military transportation. Requires possessing and maintaining a valid State Driver's License to enable operation of government and privately owned motor vehicles. Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification, Department of Defense Security Physical Security Certification, and Special Program Security conferrals are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position in accordance with DOD 3305.13-M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification and AFI 36-2645, Security Professional Certification and Development. The listed certification requirements may not be deleted or modified without the written approval of the AF Security Functional Authority (SAF/AA) or their delegated security career field representative. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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