SECURITY SPECIALIST - Defense Information Systems Agency
Fort Meade, MD
About the Job
Summary If you want to do interesting and challenging work and to make a contribution to national defense, DISA is a great place for you. Responsibilities Provides technical advice, policy clarification, assistance and direction to Security Managers, Special Security Representatives and Program Security Officers. Reviews and analyzes Fixed Facility Checklist completion, self-inspection reports, work requirements, and requests for concept approvals. Develops, plans and implements physical security policies and procedures affecting programs and operations. Reviews documentation to ensure compliance with applicable directives on security alarms, alarm tests and security violations. Evaluates security programs and develops solutions to security problems. Plans and conducts security assistance visits, inspections and reviews of supported facilities to ensure all physical security practices and compliance requirements are met. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For GS-13, one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-12 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized Experience is defined as: evaluating and making recommendations for the implementation of highly sensitive information physical security policies and procedures to ensure the protection of an organization's personnel, material, and equipment; overseeing implementation of accreditation requirements of multiple construction projects as well as the maintenance of physical security standards post-construction. Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Education is not substitutable for specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information Moving costs MAY be paid. Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here. Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination. A one year probationary period may be required. This position is not covered by a bargaining unit. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. This is a Drug Testing position. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov). In accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Manual 3305.13-M, "DoD Security Accreditation and Certification," this position has been identified as a Defense Security Position (DSP). Individuals occupying positions designated as DSPs are required to meet certification requirements of the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) program. As such, the individual selected for this position must obtain and/or maintain a Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC). Individuals who do not meet the applicable SPeD certification requirements must obtain it within two years after the first duty day in this position. Upon appointment to this position, the selectee must also sign a statement acknowledging the SFPC requirements, as a condition to occupy the position, and agree to permit the DoD to access and monitor the certification qualifications associated with this position. Additional information about the SPeD Program can be found at: http://www.cdse.edu/certification/sped_what.html Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf.) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a displaced Federal Civil Service employee and attain a rating of at least 90, you may be entitled to receive special priority selection under the ICTAP. For more information on ICTAP, click here ICTAP Guidance. NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible. Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.
Source : Defense Information Systems Agency