Security Specialist

Job summary

See below for important information regarding this job. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement. NOTE: This is not a Law enforcement, Police Officer or Security Guard type position.

Major duties

Develop information security policies for the protection of Special Access Prog or SCI classified information. Conduct information security inspections for compliance with requirements. Prepare internal operating procedures, and conducts annual self-inspections. Ensure supervisors are reporting potential security problems. Direct reviews of the continuing reduction of classified holdings. Brief/Debrief personnel on classified information. Respond to possible compromise of classified information. Interpret/Develop classification guidance to protect classified information. Conduct pre-screening of personnel for eligibility determination. Review personnel security clearance forms for completeness. Provide guidance to officials during information security investigations. Verify background investigation/clearance levels of personnel. Prepare and implement physical security surveys and inspections. Administer all badge/access and visit certifications for physical security of a building and visitor approval. Prepare emergency plans for the protection of personnel, property and facilities. Ensure visit certification notices are on file. Maintain liaison with other program security officers, personnel and contractors. Conduct personnel, information, and physical security training as needed. Conduct periodic security awareness training and provide instructional material to personnel who have access to classified material.

Qualification

To qualify for a Security Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in, or related to, this position. To qualify for the NH-03 level, specialized experience must be at the NH-02 or GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Providing guidance of policy and procedures relating to personnel clearance and access Developing or conducting training of information and personnel security Determining suitability of personnel for access to classified information Conducting security inspections to ensure implementation and compliance with requirements of the information security program.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Evaluations

The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies: Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility and/or score. Once the application process is complete, a manual review of your resume and supporting documentation will occur to determine if you are eligible and among the best qualified as determined by the predetermined cutoff score. Your score is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire. If you meet the minimum qualifications of this position, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire Assessment. This additional online assessment is required and must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement unless you have requested Reasonable Accommodation for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Your results will be kept on record for one year when applying for future jobs that require the same USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.