Security Specialist (Force Protection/Defense Critical Infrastructure)

Summary About the Position: Serves as Force Protection Specialist and Defense Critical Infrastructure (DCI) Analyst for the Risk Management Division, Provost Marshal / Protection Directorate, USARNORTH. Responsibilities Provides assistance concerning a variety of security requirements such as physical and operations security inherent in the operation of the Provost Marshal/Protection Directorate. Adapts and modifies security procedures, measures, and systems to complement changes due to technological advances as well as mission changes and relocation of elements serviced. Recommends physical security measures to protect arms, ammunition, and other Army assets against misuse, loss, or theft. Assists division chief and resource planners with drafting, planning, implementation and monitoring of FP/DCI financial resources. Assists identification and prioritization of USARNORTH related critical infrastructure at the national, strategic, and international levels. Plans, works, and produces FP/DCI based products which meet organizational priorities and requirements. Conducts analysis of DoD critical infrastructure/assets and the related civil/commercial dependencies and interdependencies, and assists in development of analytical findings and recommendations to senior decision-makers. Oversees definition, development, and identification of USARNORTH DCI and CI/KR data requirements, and serves as the USARNORTH representative on related senior level working/steering groups/boards. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who 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. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 is in this document. Specialize experience: One year of specialized experience which includes Interpreting and applying a number of intelligence and security policies, procedures, regulations, and directives that establish standards and criteria necessary to develop security programs; Knowledge of military strategic and tactical concepts, principles, and processes in order to provide advisory in all dimensions of Force Protection, Defense Critical Infrastructure, or Critical Infrastructure/Key Resources; and conduct comprehensive physical security inspections or evaluations to control and safeguard information, materials, assets, and personnel. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Requirements Analysis Risk Management Technical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone–no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. 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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Security Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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.