Defense Media Activity
Personnel Security Specialist
Defense Media Activity, Fort George G Meade, Maryland, United States, 20755
Summary
This position is part of the Defense Media Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures, standards, and training for the agency personnel security mission.
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As a Personnel Security Specialist at the GS-0080-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:
Responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures, standards, and training for the organization personnel security mission. Identifies, researches, evaluates, and segregates workable alternatives to complex policy challenges, and establishes the most workable solutions, and implements acceptable policy decisions impacting upon agency. Provides authoritative information and assistance to an agency official by advising personnel security policies and related matters and the impact of personnel security requirements on organizational missions. Formulating and issuing personnel security investigative requirements. Advising on procedures for adverse security determinations and employee rights and representing agency personnel security matters. Participate in security seminars for DMA and personnel security workshops. Prepares newsletter items and other training materials Evaluates controversial or sensitive issues not covered in existing security directives (or precedents in existence) and implements acceptable solutions to unique situations.
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Conditions of employment
Must be a U.S. citizen Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply) Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Work Schedule: Full Time Overtime: Occasionally Tour of Duty: Set Schedule Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Financial Disclosure: Not Required Telework Eligibility: This position is NOT telework eligible Must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain a top secret/SCI security clearance. Must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test, and periodic testing thereafter. This position requires 25% travel of the time (CONUS/OCONUS). This position is emergency-essential (E-E). In the event of a crisis, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent, or the designated alternate, may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively; therefore, the position is designated "key" which requires the incumbent or designated alternative, to be screened from military recall.
Qualifications
You may qualify at the
GS-13 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the
GS-12
grade level in the Federal service:
Developing and applying security policy, procedures, techniques, equipment, and methods to a variety of work situations and various levels or degrees of security controls. Identifying and resolving highly complex and sensitive security issues, analyzing and researching these challenges, developing innovative solutions, and communicating these solutions effectively to all stakeholders. Ensuring that all releases, handling, markings, safeguarding and storage, and destruction of sensitive but unclassified information, classified information, restricted data, and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) are in accordance with national security policy.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
NOTE:
All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
Additional information
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA):
To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs : This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities : For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/)
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.
For more information, please visit
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d
Other Notes:
This position has been identified for the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification Program. This is the Department of Defense (DoD) Security Certification Program directed by DoD Instruction 3305.13. The SPeD certification is DoD's initiative to professionalize the security workforce by establishing a common set of competencies for security practitioners that promotes interoperability, facilitates professional development and training, and develops a workforce of certified security professionals. This position requires the incumbent to obtain the SFPC certification within their first two years of employment. Subsequent SPeD certifications are required with the requirement to complete one per year each consecutive year thereafter in the order mandated by the SPeD certification sequence and/or as mandated by the position supervisor and/or organization leadership.
Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
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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.
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This position is part of the Defense Media Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures, standards, and training for the agency personnel security mission.
Duties
Help
As a Personnel Security Specialist at the GS-0080-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:
Responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures, standards, and training for the organization personnel security mission. Identifies, researches, evaluates, and segregates workable alternatives to complex policy challenges, and establishes the most workable solutions, and implements acceptable policy decisions impacting upon agency. Provides authoritative information and assistance to an agency official by advising personnel security policies and related matters and the impact of personnel security requirements on organizational missions. Formulating and issuing personnel security investigative requirements. Advising on procedures for adverse security determinations and employee rights and representing agency personnel security matters. Participate in security seminars for DMA and personnel security workshops. Prepares newsletter items and other training materials Evaluates controversial or sensitive issues not covered in existing security directives (or precedents in existence) and implements acceptable solutions to unique situations.
Requirements
Help
Conditions of employment
Must be a U.S. citizen Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply) Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Work Schedule: Full Time Overtime: Occasionally Tour of Duty: Set Schedule Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Financial Disclosure: Not Required Telework Eligibility: This position is NOT telework eligible Must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain a top secret/SCI security clearance. Must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test, and periodic testing thereafter. This position requires 25% travel of the time (CONUS/OCONUS). This position is emergency-essential (E-E). In the event of a crisis, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent, or the designated alternate, may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively; therefore, the position is designated "key" which requires the incumbent or designated alternative, to be screened from military recall.
Qualifications
You may qualify at the
GS-13 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the
GS-12
grade level in the Federal service:
Developing and applying security policy, procedures, techniques, equipment, and methods to a variety of work situations and various levels or degrees of security controls. Identifying and resolving highly complex and sensitive security issues, analyzing and researching these challenges, developing innovative solutions, and communicating these solutions effectively to all stakeholders. Ensuring that all releases, handling, markings, safeguarding and storage, and destruction of sensitive but unclassified information, classified information, restricted data, and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) are in accordance with national security policy.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
NOTE:
All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
Additional information
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA):
To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs : This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities : For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/)
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.
For more information, please visit
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d
Other Notes:
This position has been identified for the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification Program. This is the Department of Defense (DoD) Security Certification Program directed by DoD Instruction 3305.13. The SPeD certification is DoD's initiative to professionalize the security workforce by establishing a common set of competencies for security practitioners that promotes interoperability, facilitates professional development and training, and develops a workforce of certified security professionals. This position requires the incumbent to obtain the SFPC certification within their first two years of employment. Subsequent SPeD certifications are required with the requirement to complete one per year each consecutive year thereafter in the order mandated by the SPeD certification sequence and/or as mandated by the position supervisor and/or organization leadership.
Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
Expand Hide additional information
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.
Benefits
Help
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.