Clarification from the agency

This is a Title 32 excepted position. This job announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for additional positions vacated during the job bid process. IAW UTNGR 690-12 dated AUG 2022, Priority will be given to all current, onboard employees of the UTNG. Military membership in the UTARNG is required. Applicants must be willing and eligible to immediately enlist in or transfer to the Utah Army National Guard.

MAJOR DUTIES: This is NOT an all-inclusive list.

• Responsible for development, publication, executing/enforcing and implementation of appropriate regulation, policy, and law related to INFOSEC.
• Develops and maintains a state-specific INFOSEC program, conducts annual INFOSEC program reviews, evaluates INFOSEC program implementation at sites and locations throughout the state.
• Establishes and maintains liaisons with national level ARNG G-2 as it pertains to INFOSEC.
• Develops and implements an effective information security education program throughout the State and provides initial, continuing, and refresher security education training to all site military, civilian, and contract employees.
• Ensure security violations, including suspected compromises or other threats to the safeguarding of classified information and the unauthorized disclosure of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) are reported and investigated IAW aforementioned regulation, policy, and law.
• Reviews, analyzes, and briefs the results of inquiries and investigations resulting from security violations to state ARNG, as well as national level ARNG G-2.
• Advise and represent the TAG on matters related to the classification, downgrading, declassification, and safeguarding of national security information.
• Maintains, accounts for, and reports the status and compliance of all secure rooms and security containers under jurisdiction of the TAG.
• Develop emergency destruction plan for classified and CUI as well as safeguarding procedures for hostile areas or during natural disasters.
• Monitor clearance eligibility, access, and SF-312, "Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA)", completion, and investigation status for site personnel using the security clearance verification system of record.
• Manages the INFOSEC Internal Controls Program.
• Compiles reporting data for submission to national level ARNG G-2, responsible for the completion of security data reports; receives, compiles, prepares, and submits annual reports IAW DoD and national level ARNG G-2 policy.
• Analyzes weaknesses identified during INFOSEC program reviews, and Department of the Army and National Guard Bureau assessments of systemic security problems in order to modify and apply recommended solutions.
• Monitors contractor compliance with all DoD and DA regulatory security requirements. Report security violations involving cleared contractors to national level ARNG G-2 and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DSCA).
• Serves as the Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO) for the State ARNG.
• Responsible for development, publication, executing/enforcing, and implementation of appropriate regulation, policy, and law related to foreign disclosure. Maintains the delegation of disclosure letter (DDL) for all state partners.
• Requests and authorizes ARNG foreign visit requests for the state.
• Reviews and makes determinations for the release of government information to foreign government representatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

Qualifications

*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.

**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.

BASIC QUALICATIONS:

• Experience collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately. Able to apply procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, using presentation and report formats.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions, to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures.
• Learned ability to assess the surrounding environment to recognize immediate risk levels.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:

1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.
2. Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position.
3. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.

If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Resume: Resumes are limited to two-pages, information. Applicants submitting a resume that exceeds the two-page limit will not be eligible for consideration.
For each relevant work experience, make sure you include:

• Job Title and Employer (including series and grade for any Federal positions)
• Start and end dates with month/year (e.g., 05/2019 - 08/2022)
• The number of hours you worked per week

Ensure work experience descriptions are aligned with the job announcement and address all required qualifications. Brief descriptions should demonstrate your ability to perform the tasks at the required level as stated in the job announcement.
When relevant or required for the position, include your possession of education/ certification/license and provide any required documentation such as transcripts, and/or details (type and date) of certifications and/or licenses.

• Education information should include:
  • Name of school/institution
  • Completion date
  • Degree type
  • Cumulative Grade point average (GPA)

When relevant, include:

• Current Security Clearance
• Job-related training
• Language skills
• Organizations and affiliations
• Professional publications
• Eligibility for special programs (e.g., military spouses, individuals with disabilities, etc.)

Helpful Hints for Creating a Two-Page Resume

• Prioritize most relevant and recent experience.
• Use concise, results focused language.
• Align language from the job announcement.
• Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies.
• Remove outdated or unrelated experience

2. Other supporting documents:

• Applicable documents required for qualification, education, or certification as stated above.
• Must provide transcripts for education requirements if applicable.

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.

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