{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a4256979f8a0b3d381b0ea8d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a4256979f8a0b3d381b0ea8d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a4256979f8a0b3d381b0ea8d","title":"Intelligence Specialist (Operations).","description":"DutiesParticipates as a supporting team member in routine vehicular and foot surveillance operations under direct supervision of senior operators.Independently conducts vehicular, foot, and public transportation surveillance operations against designated targets in support of CI investigations.Operates standard-issue radio communication equipment using established procedures and brevity codes with supervision.Designs communication plans, including primary, alternate, and emergency procedures, for complex multi-team operations.Ensures all operational activities strictly comply with applicable legal authorities, regulations, and ethical standards.Demonstrates foundational knowledge of foreign intelligence entity (FIE) and international terrorist organization (ITO) tradecraft and modus operandi.RequirementsConditions of employmentAppointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, individual must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.The 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968 covers this position. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for this position.This position has annual training and re-certification requirements.All INSCOM employees may be subject to extended TDY or worldwide deployments during crisis situations to perform mission essential functions as determined by management.Temporary duty (TDY) will be required 50% of the time and may be subject to extended TDY.Must be willing to undergo and successfully complete a Cl-scope polygraph examination and randomly thereafter.Must successfully complete the US Army CI Special Agent Course, Fort Huachuca, AZ, and/or be able to obtain and maintain US Army counterintelligence badge and credentials.Must successfully complete the Joint Counterintelligence Training Academy, Counterintelligence Surveillance Course or equivalent.The duties of this position require the employee to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance based on a T5 (or equivalent level) investigation with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI).QualificationsWho May Apply:Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See10-Point Other Veterans’ Rating30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans5-Point Veterans' PreferenceCurrent Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) EmployeeCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee (non-Army)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleArmy DCIPS positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement.In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts isSpecialized experience is defined as experience 1) Conducting physical surveillance operations, including vehicular, foot, and public transportation techniques with transition tactics in direct support of counterintelligence, counterterrorism, or counterespionage investigations against designated targets; 2) employing state-of-the-art technical surveillance equipment, radio communication procedures, navigation, map reading, and concealment methods during live operational missions in dynamic environments; AND 3) planning and executing counter-surveillance and surveillance detection operations, applying knowledge of foreign intelligence entity and international terrorist organization tradecraft to identify and assess hostile surveillance threats. (GG/GS-12).You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:CommunicationSurveillance DetectionSurveillanceProgressively responsible experience is that which has included intelligence-related research, analysis, collections and /or operations. This experience should have included intelligence analysis and/or production, intelligence collection and/or operations, counterintelligence, or threat support directly related to the position to be filled. This experience should demonstrate: Knowledge of intelligence processes, cycle and organizations; Knowledge of and/or ability to use research tools such as library holdings, photographs, statistics, graphics and maps; Knowledge of the systems, procedures and methods of analyzing, compiling, reporting and disseminating intelligence data; and/or Knowledge of organization(s) for and methods of collecting and analyzing intelligence data.EducationThis job does not have an education qualification requirement.Additional informationCOE CON'T: In accordance with DoDM 8140.03 and supplemental Army guidance, the employee must obtain and maintain the following requirements for each Cyber work role (except Data, AI, and/or Software Engineering) at the assigned proficiency level: 1) Foundational qualification requirements within 9 months, 2) Resident qualification requirements within 12 months, 3) 20hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) per work role code (which can overlap).This position requires a 2 year trial period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.Direct Deposit of Pay is required.Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the This is a Security and Intelligence Career Field positionSalary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.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.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.Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. 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Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for this position.This position has annual training and re-certification requirements.All INSCOM employees may be subject to extended TDY or worldwide deployments during crisis situations to perform mission essential functions as determined by management.Temporary duty (TDY) will be required 50% of the time and may be subject to extended TDY.Must be willing to undergo and successfully complete a Cl-scope polygraph examination and randomly thereafter.Must successfully complete the US Army CI Special Agent Course, Fort Huachuca, AZ, and/or be able to obtain and maintain US Army counterintelligence badge and credentials.Must successfully complete the Joint Counterintelligence Training Academy, Counterintelligence Surveillance Course or equivalent.The duties of this position require the employee to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance based on a T5 (or equivalent level) investigation with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI).QualificationsWho May Apply:Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See10-Point Other Veterans’ Rating30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans5-Point Veterans' PreferenceCurrent Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) EmployeeCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee (non-Army)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleArmy DCIPS positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement.In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts isSpecialized experience is defined as experience 1) Conducting physical surveillance operations, including vehicular, foot, and public transportation techniques with transition tactics in direct support of counterintelligence, counterterrorism, or counterespionage investigations against designated targets; 2) employing state-of-the-art technical surveillance equipment, radio communication procedures, navigation, map reading, and concealment methods during live operational missions in dynamic environments; AND 3) planning and executing counter-surveillance and surveillance detection operations, applying knowledge of foreign intelligence entity and international terrorist organization tradecraft to identify and assess hostile surveillance threats. (GG/GS-12).You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:CommunicationSurveillance DetectionSurveillanceProgressively responsible experience is that which has included intelligence-related research, analysis, collections and /or operations. This experience should have included intelligence analysis and/or production, intelligence collection and/or operations, counterintelligence, or threat support directly related to the position to be filled. This experience should demonstrate: Knowledge of intelligence processes, cycle and organizations; Knowledge of and/or ability to use research tools such as library holdings, photographs, statistics, graphics and maps; Knowledge of the systems, procedures and methods of analyzing, compiling, reporting and disseminating intelligence data; and/or Knowledge of organization(s) for and methods of collecting and analyzing intelligence data.EducationThis job does not have an education qualification requirement.Additional informationCOE CON'T: In accordance with DoDM 8140.03 and supplemental Army guidance, the employee must obtain and maintain the following requirements for each Cyber work role (except Data, AI, and/or Software Engineering) at the assigned proficiency level: 1) Foundational qualification requirements within 9 months, 2) Resident qualification requirements within 12 months, 3) 20hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) per work role code (which can overlap).This position requires a 2 year trial period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.Direct Deposit of Pay is required.Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the This is a Security and Intelligence Career Field positionSalary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.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.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.Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. 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