SECURITY SPECIALIST

Area Security Officer

You will serve as the Area Security Officer for classified programs in the Ocean Facilities Department.

You will develop and implement policies and procedures for the personnel security program within the Ocean Facilities Department.

You will review requests for security clearances and special access and request investigations.

You will conduct security training and education.

You will evaluate effectiveness of existing security practices and recommend necessary control requirements, procedures, and facilities.

Must 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.gov.

Generally, 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.

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 obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Top Secret SCI 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.

The incumbent in the position is subject to random drug tests.

The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license to travel to dispersed sites within the local commuting areas, to conduct studies at various locations, to pick up, transport and deliver mail, etc.

The incumbent must obtain, maintain and use a Government travel card.

This is a Mission Essential position. This position performs functions that are necessary to ensure the continued operations at all times.

A Security Fundamentals Professional Certification is required within two years of assuming position and must be maintained through the entire length of appointment. Declining to gain SPeD certification or loss of certification is grounds for removal.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 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. Planning and implementing special program security, program access request procedures and inspection/surveillance procedures.

2. Defining requirements and execution phases to meet mission requirements and deadlines.

3. Developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements in support of leadership team(s).

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 a broad knowledge of security disciplines to independently manage security programs;

2. Serving as a subject matter resource on specialized security programs by providing guidance to staff on access requirements, conducting security briefings, and ensuring compliance with established directives.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.