PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

SummaryClick on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.The primary purpose of this position is to manage and direct AFMC Weapons Systems Security and Physical Security Protection (WSS/PSP) programs, with primary focus on assigned responsibilities relating to planning and managing standards for Protection Level (PL).Learn more about this agencyDutiesHelpRepresents AFMC security staff as the command's lead technical security office for meetings with senior DoD officials, Air Staff, MAJCOMs, Center-level staff, and other senior AFMC management.Plans, organizes, and oversees the physical security, integrated defense to include the Integrated Base Defense Security Systems (IBDSS), Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS), Directed Energy, Counter Rocket Artillery Mortar (C-RAM) programs and activities of AFMC Security Forces, ensuring that the office complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets Air Force Material Command needs.Establishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for the command staff and subordinate SF organizations falling under AFMC control as necessary to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment, promote team building, implement quality improvement or in response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements.Responsible for the overall planning, implementation, oversight, and centralized control of a coordinated AFMC force protection, antiterrorism, and C-RAM (when applicable) command program.May be required to support the Crisis Action Team (CAT) and/or the Continuity of Operations (COOP) activities. RequirementsHelpConditions of employmentU.S. Citizenship is requiredMales must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory GuidanceIf 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 posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement ProgramRelocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organizationSelectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the positionEmployee must maintain current certificationsThis is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testingEmployee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidaysShift work and emergency overtime may be requiredDisclosure of Political AppointmentsThis announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.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.This position may require travelSelectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial periodWork may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraftEmployee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends and may be subject to recall i.e., Crisis Action Team (CAT) and/or the Continuity of Operations (COOP) activitiesThis position requires a DoD Security Certification. The Physical Security Certification conferral is required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment dateThis is a Centrally Managed position under the Security Career FieldQualificationsExperience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in providing assistance with or independently advise, supervise, manage, direct, implement and otherwise administer specific activities and functions of a security program, resolving issues and conducting planning, cost, threat, risk analysis, assist with providing guidance and direction regarding a multitude of security requirements, interpreting higher level directives, and developing local supplements.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.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:Expert Knowledge of Presidential Decision Directives, Executive Orders, United States Codes, Direction, National Security Agency Policies, Central Intelligence Directives (DCIDs), DoD, HQ USAF, and MAJCOM security policies relating to protection of Air Force Systems.Expert knowledge of wide range of security systems, concepts, principles and practices. Knowledge of industrial, information, Personnel Security, Tactical Deception, OPSEC, Program Protection, Force Protection, Physical Security, and Special Access efforts.Expert knowledge of Integrated Base Defense Security Systems (IBDSS), Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS), Directed Energy Systems, Counter Rocket Artillery Mortar (C-RAM), and Installation Access Control Point (IACP) programs and processes.Knowledge of the investigation processes and procedures of suspected security incidents and violations.Expert knowledge of analytical methods of determining and evaluating threats to integrated Base Defense programs.Ability to effectively write and orally communicate security information to various audiences at the executive level.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.EducationARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.Additional informationThis is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.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.HelpA 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