SECURITY SPECIALIST

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is: To perform assignments designed to further progress applicable analytical and evaluative skills and techniques. The complexity of the work will gradually increase throughout the training path, leading to requiring greater independent judgment and decision ability.

**Qualifications:**
This is a GG-07 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-07 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Entry/Developmental" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-07 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. This position is a developmental position and will be filled at the GG-07 level with promotion potential to the GG-11. The individual selected for this position may be promoted to the target level without further competition upon meeting any legal and regulatory requirements. 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: Knowledge of a wide range of technical knowledge and methods to incorporate final assessments for difficult but well precedented projects. Knowledge of the rules, procedures, policies and operations that govern SCI security access management are needed in order to correctly process and control access to a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). Knowledge of requirements needed for processing foreign nationals is essential in order to accomplish and complete their entry into the facility accurately and expeditiously. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. OR EDUCATION: Applicant must have one full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade levels specified in the table, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9 and GS-11. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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 the rules, procedures, policies and operations that govern SCI security access management are needed in order to correctly process and control access to a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). Knowledge of requirements needed for processing foreign nationals is essential in order to accomplish and complete their entry into the facility accurately and expeditiously. 2. Incumbent, through considerable training and experience, is required to have the skill necessary to perform a full range of SCI security access duties needed in order to correctly apply the process and control access to a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). 3. Knowledge to know the appropriate badge to issue, based on an individual's clearance, is crucial. Understanding and cognizance of the rules for individual's need to be escorted is essential. Familiarity with Microsoft Office and similar basic software programs. 4. Incumbent must have an understanding of how the automated information systems and procedures interrelate in order to use the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS), Computer Account and Resource Management System(CARMS) database and Access Control System (ACS). CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: 1. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. 2. The work performed in this position is primarily performed in an office environment setting and in some classroom and conference room areas which there is normally adequate lighting, heating and ventilation. Work is performed primarily while sitting, however, some walking, standing, bending and lifting of light objects is required. 3. Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification conferral 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 AFI36-2645, 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.