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Naval Medical Command SECURITY SPECIALIST in Agana, Guam
Summary You will serve as a SECURITY SPECIALIST in the Directorate of Administration, Operations Management Department of US NMRTC GUAM. Responsibilities You will be responsible for directing and managing programs in support of Personnel Security (PERSEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), and Information Security (INFOSEC) Program requirements of USNH Guam and Branch Health Clinics (BHCs). You will primarily be concerned with the formulation and application of security policy, procedures, and systems and security eligibility requirements of staff for entry and retention in sensitive and non-sensitive positions. You will review, evaluate, and adjudicate reports of investigations, personnel files, and other records to determine whether to grant, deny, revoke, suspend, or restrict security clearances consistent with national security. You will establish, administer, plan, coordinate, and enforce protective measures in the initiation of appropriate investigations as required for all Top Secret, Secret, and Confidential level clearances. You will establish criteria and procedures in determining Public Trust suitability for contractor and civilian employees. You will evaluate and comply with procedures for responding to security incidents, transmitting classified documents and handling/accountability of highly sensitive information. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For GS-12 position: 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: developing, implementing, and managing programs in support of Personnel Security (PERSEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), and Information Security (INFOSEC) Program requirements including: 1) developing and implementing comprehensive Personnel Security (PERSEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), and Information Security (INFOSEC) Programs. 2) Reviewing, evaluating, and adjudicating reports of investigations, personnel files, and other records to determining whether to grant, deny, revoke, suspend, or restrict security clearances consistent with national security. 3) Administrating guidelines and directing Command components of procedures, methods and precautions of classified material. 4) establishing and implementing a comprehensive security education and training programs. 5) conducting physical security, security controls, and protective measures to safeguard personnel, equipment, facilities, and information. For GS-11 position: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: developing, implementing, and managing programs in support of Personnel Security (PERSEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), and Information Security (INFOSEC) Program requirements including: 1) developing and implementing comprehensive Personnel Security (PERSEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), and Information Security (INFOSEC) Programs. 2) Reviewing, evaluating, and adjudicating reports of investigations, personnel files, and other records to determining whether to grant, deny, revoke, suspend, or restrict security clearances consistent with national security. 3) Administrating guidelines and directing Command components of procedures, methods and precautions of classified material. 4) establishing and implementing a comprehensive security education and training programs. For GS-11 position: In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement and Alternate Placement Programs. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf Tour of duty will be 24-months. To learn more about the living and working conditions at this military installation and additional Non-Foreign Overseas information, please go to: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Overseas/Pages/default.aspx PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/