Security Assistant

SECURITY ASSISTANTDepartment of the Air ForceHeadquarters, Air Force Space CommandOverview

##### Open & closing dates

09/27/2019 to 10/04/2019

##### Service

Competitive

##### Pay scale & grade

NH 2

##### Salary

$29,350 to $69,951 per year

##### Appointment type

Permanent

##### Work schedule

Full-TimeLocationFew vacancies in the following location:-Peterson AFB, CORelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleYes as determined by agency policy- DutiesSummaryClick 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 serve as a security

assistant to implement and assist with administering the

organization's security functions and programs, directing or

supporting the activities of space sustainment programs.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilities

Reviews and submits initial and periodic personnel security

investigations, and associated documentation for

appropriateness, completeness, and accuracy.

Assists in the overall management of the Information Security

Program, reviews documents as necessary to ascertain compliance

with applicable DOD regulations, AF instructions, MAJCOM

policies, and local directives.

Assists in the overall management of the Industrial Security

Program. Reviews solicitation and contract documents to ensure

they include the appropriate security clauses and language.

Interprets various DoD, AF, and other established federal

directives and applies them to local situations.

Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Supervisory statusNoPromotion PotentialNone

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0086 Security Clerical and Assistance- RequirementsConditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship is required

Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and

Regulatory Guidance

PCS expenses will not be authorized.

This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement

Program

For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo

Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet

http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html

Recruitment incentives will not be authorized

Position requires an appropriate Top Security Clearance

This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is

subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of

employment.

Disclosure of Political Appointments

Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified

information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential

compromise; must obtain and maintain the appropriate security

clearance for the position.

Employee is required to work other than normal duty hours,

evenings, weekends. Report to work during base exercises,

contingencies, emergency situations, overtime/comp time/credit

hours required to accomplish assigned duties.

The listed certification requirements may not be deleted or

modified without the written approval of the AF Security

Functional Authority (SAF/AA) or their delegated security career

field representative.

This certification requirement only applies to employees

assigned to an indexed CPD or SCPD position on or after 14

March 2016. Incumbent employees assigned on or before 13 March

2016 are not required to obtain the DoD certification(s) listed

above.

Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional

Certification and Security Program Integration Professional

Certification conferrals are required within 2 years of the

established employee EOD.

This position is a designated national security position.

The employee is required to provide security support to an

Operating Location at Schriever AFB, CO.

Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31

October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, Confidential

Financial Disclosure Report. Employee is required to attend

annual ethics and procurement integrity training.

This is a Key position. Incumbents must be removed from their

military recall status if alternatives for filling the position

during an emergency are not available.

Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 20

days per year.

Position designated Mission Essential

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:.Applicants will be rated in accordance with the

OPM Qualification Standards. Minimum eligibility requirements will

be those corresponding to the lowest GS grade referenced in the pay

band of the position being filled. The minimum qualifying experience

for an NH-2 position would equate to the qualifying experience for a

GS-05 since the pay band includes GS-05 thru 11.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of general experience at

the next lower grade NH-I or GS-04 which includes: mastery of

physical, system, information, industrial, personnel, operations

security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement

security programs in these areas. Expert ability in developing,

analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission

requirements and improve the security program for the organization.

Note: Your resume must show qualifying experience.

OR

Education: Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's

degree. This education was directly related to the work of the

position and provided me with the knowledge, skills, and ability to

do the work of this position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of

transcripts.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of

education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as

long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least

100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.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:

1. Mastery knowledge of physical, system, information, industrial,

personnel, operations security concepts, principles, and

practices to plan and implement security programs in these

areas.

2. Expert ability in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security

programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security

program for the organization.

3. Ability to establish effective professional working

relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a

cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of

the mission.

4. Ability to plan, organize work, and meets deadlines.

5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing,

clearly, concisely, with technical accuracy and to use computers

and a variety of software programs and databases, gather and

analyze a variety of program information, make sound judgments

concerning program progress, and effectively communicate

recommendations orally and in writing to higher organizational

management and contractors.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? You MUST provide

transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be

accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education.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 informationInteragency 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.Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and

term positions and if selected, a break in service of more than

three (3) calendar days may be required prior to appointment to the

position.90-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 90-day

register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 90 days after

the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as

vacancies occur.Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have

direct deposit.If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing

or speech difficulties click here.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the

qualifications above.Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and

responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your

eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may

affect your rating or consideration for employment.Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents

you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to

the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does

not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating

of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not

receive further consideration for this job.Applicants who meet the requirements for and apply as a

non-competitive eligible that meet minimal qualifications and other

requirements of this position, will be given consideration as a

non-competitive candidate and will be referred unless blocked by an

individual with priority/preference. Noncompetitive applicants do

not need to respond to the assessment questions with the A through E

responses indicating level of experience/training.Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated

further.APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and

consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection

process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant

performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceTop SecretDrug test requiredYes- Required DocumentsThe following documents are required and must be provided with

your application. Other documents may be required based on the

eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the

AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents

you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are

claiming.

Online Application - Questionnaire

Resume - For qualification determinations your resume must

contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e.,

month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your

resume does not contain this information, your application may

be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration

for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or

previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and

grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Do NOT include photographs (or links

to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate material,

inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age,

gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume.

Transcripts - if you are basing your qualifications on education

or if the position requires education, you must submit copies of

your transcripts

Registration/License - active, current registration/license if

required for the position.

If claiming VRA, VEOA or Veterans' Preference - a copy of your

DD Form 214, which must include character of service or a

Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service

dates and character of service. In addition, if claiming

10-point preference and/or 30% Disabled Veteran, you must submit

a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the

Armed Forces (or documentation of Purple Heart, if applicable)

and a SF 15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference).

Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (Includes current

Air Force employees): You are required to submit legible

copy/copies of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of

Personnel Action, (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34

must be a"1"). Additionally, if you are applying for a higher

grade (GS) and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past

year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year

time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50

which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade

requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions,

Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective

date more than one year old).

Applicants must refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility

Guide (link provided above) for a complete list of required

documents for each eligibility you identify.

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires agencies to

treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and

preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a

Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214,

assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification"

letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of

the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the

expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of

service. The "certification" must reflect the service member is

expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in

the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days

after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by,

or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of

your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your

terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of

active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service

(i.e. honorable). Further, agencies are required to verify a

qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment,

through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. Active duty

members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with

their application will be found "not eligible." Military members may

be appointed before the effective date of their military

retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:

Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees -

Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years)

showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or

statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Applicant

should not submit an appraisal that does not include this

information.

Awards for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Copies of any

award received within the last 3 years.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution

recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be

credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the

attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting

institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this

vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may

affect the overall rating.- BenefitsA 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. Learn more about federal

benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold

and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific

benefits offered.- How to ApplyThe complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET)

on 10/04/2019To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following

link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10602949To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an

account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the

prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you

click the Submit My Application button at the end of the

process.To apply for this position, you must provide a complete

Application Package which includes:

Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your

qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume,

only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest

timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is

"most recent."

It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of

all documents you submit as part of your application.

If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate

material or content, you will not be considered for this

vacancy.

For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours

worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week

and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your

resume does not contain this information, your application may

be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration

for this position.

A complete Application Questionnaire

Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section).

Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.

If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for

information regarding Alternate Application. The Vacancy ID is

10602949PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that

information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received,

accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your

documents have been processed with your application package

successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by

clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear

the virus scan.Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted

by an applicant.Agency contact informationTotal Force Service CenterPhone1-800-525-0102EmailDO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLYAddressPeterson AFB

135 Dover Street

Ste 1057

Peterson AFB, CO 80914

USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsOnce your application package is received an acknowledgement email

will be sent.If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message

acknowledging receipt of your application.Your application package

will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for

consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not

qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.To check the status of your application or return to a previous or

incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My

Applications, and click on the more information link under the

application status for this position.If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for

checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy

notifications will not be sent to you.- Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent.

Please read the following guidance.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on

the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and

gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual

orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,

membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental

status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job

applicants

Reasonable Accommodation PolicyFederal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants

with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable

accommodation for any part of the application process should follow

the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part

of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the

hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable

accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work

environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an

individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties

or receive equal access to job benefits.Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide

reasonable accommodations when:

An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an

equal opportunity to apply for a job.

An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform

the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.

An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive

equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and

office-sponsored events.

You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the

application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are

considered on a case-by-case basis.Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations

or how to contact an agency.Legal and regulatory guidance

Financial suitability

Social security number request

Privacy Act

Signature and false statements

Selective Service

New employee probationary period

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to

apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/547110000. Only resumes

submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed

at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.