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The primary purpose of this position is SECURITY SPECIALIST, GS-0080-12, to serve as a Special Access Program (SAP) security specialist, providing physical, industrial, personnel, operational, communications and information security management disciplines in support of the 388th Fighter Wing and 419th Fighter Wing.

Duties

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- Initiate action to integrate organizational, wing, Air Force, and national security objectives while researching, interpreting, analyzing and applying National, Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), USAF, and Major Command (MAJCOM) policies which protect

classified information as well as national defense and other sensitive information originated or controlled by the wing and associated personnel.

- Establish and assist other personnel in the development of security procedures.

- Establish local procedure for processing requests for access to classified information for military, civilian, and contractor personnel assigned

to the wing and supported organizations.

- Review solicitation and contract documents to ensure they include the appropriate security clauses and language and Contract Security Classification

Specifications (DD Form 254) for technical accuracy and sufficiency of classification guidance prior to approval.

-Implement organizational, National, DoD, IC, USAF, MAJCOM, and Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) policies and directives for the construction,

protection, and operation of all SAP and SCI facilities for force protection and anti-terrorism.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position will require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. A valid driver's license is required for the position
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection
• This position has been designated as Key/Emergency Essential (E-E). In the event of a crisis, selectee must perform the Key-E-E duties until relieved. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization
• This position may require travel
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
• A pre-employment physical examination will be required
• The employee may be required to frequently travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments in austere or dangerous environments

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience: Knowledge of a wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices to review, independently analyze, and resolve difficult and complex security problems; applies policy direction to contractors and government/military officials, and develop guidance for applying security policy, procedures, techniques, equipment, and methods to a variety of work situations and various levels or degrees of security controls. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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:

1. Knowledge of all security disciplines (Information, Industrial, Personnel, Physical, Communications)

to effectively develop, implement, administer, manage, and evaluate collateral, SAP, and SCI security programs.

2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

3. Knowledge of SCI and SAP security principles, practices and policies related to information security protection.

4. Knowledge of required security training concepts, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing

and operating internal security programs. Skill in developing written policies and procedures.

5. Skill to communicate clearly, concisely, accurately and effectively, both orally and in writing.

6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a medium sized organization.

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion, such as prolonged walking, standing, stooping, and

crawling. These duties are performed while conducting various inspections in areas such as aircraft hangers and parking ramps, storage warehouses, and vaults or to support recovery of classified material involved in major accidents such as an aircraft crash. Performance of work may take place in areas with limited access spaces, uneven terrain, or construction sites and many include the use of ladders. The work will require some abilities

of physical agility and strength to work in confined spaces and to move or lift moderately heavy objects 50lbs or less. Employee may be tasked to deploy during exercises or real world contingencies to support the unit's operations. Deployed locations may be austere bases with various physical demands associated with maintaining living and working conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The primary work is performed in an office setting.

Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) 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. 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.

This position is world-wide deployable, in support of one or more wing unit type codes (UTCs). Employee must maintain medical, physical, and personal readiness to deploy in support of world-wide taskings to both western non-western areas of responsibility. Travel may be short notice and last up to 180 days.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Hill Air Force Base provides worldwide engineering and logistics management for the F-16 Fighting Falcon, A-10 Thunderbolt II, and the Minuteman III ICBM, and performs depot maintenance of the F-16, A-10, and C-130 Hercules aircraft. The base is located between Ogden and Salt Lake City. The area is known for year round activities, including skiing, hiking, boating, extreme sports, fishing and hunting, with four distinct seasons, low humidity and moderate snow fall in the valley.

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