Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST (Title 5), Position Description Number T5003000 and is part of the IL 183 WG, National Guard.
Overview
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Open & closing dates
Opening and closing dates
03/21/2022 to 03/20/2023
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Salary
$79,363 - $103,176 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 12
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Telework eligible
No
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—
You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
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Appointment type
Temporary - Indefinite position/ Temporary promotion
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
0080 Security Administration
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Supervisory status
Yes
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Security clearance
Top Secret
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Drug test
Yes
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Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
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Trust determination process
National security
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Announcement number
IL-11394578-AF-22-112
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Control number
642962300
This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
This is an open continuous announcement. Initial cutoff will be 22 April 2022. Recruitment will continue through the announcement closing date until the position is filled.
Duties
As a INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST (Title 5), GS-0080-12, you will serve as the Wing Chief of Information Protection at Air National Guard facilities.
- Formulate wing program goals, plans, policy implementation guidelines, procedures, and work plans dealing with the development and operation of wing-wide information security programs and activities and provide technical and administrative direction to subordinate wing information security personnel.
- Analyze and evaluate the classification downgrading, declassification, and destruction programs.
- Evaluate compliance of activities with complex security requirements, identify deficiencies, and ensure corrective action is identified for each deficiency found.
- Research, evaluate, prepare, and disseminate replies to policy questions relative to all assigned programs.
- Demonstrate expert knowledge of the information security field that is necessary to provide effective guidance, training, and direction to subordinate squadron level organizations/activities/units.
- Analyze complex information security problems, mission vulnerabilities, security impacts to mission assurance, and convergence difficulties involving multiple security disciplines and other functional areas and provide cost effective, efficient, and productive solutions to ensure mission success.
- Develop processes, methods and recommendations to defeat intelligence gathering or risk exposure of information and ultimately prevent the compromise, loss, unauthorized access/disclosure, destruction, distortion or non-accessibility of information, regardless of physical form or characteristics, over the life cycle of the information, including actions to regulate access to sensitive information, controlled unclassified information and classified information produced by, entrusted to or under the control of the United States Government.
- Collaborate with Personnel and Industrial Security specialists and associated functions to provide Wing leadership a single protection view of risk avoidance and risk mitigation and ensure functions are fully converged from an operational viewpoint.
- Oversee, direct, monitor, and conduct regulatory and non-regulatory security surveys and Information Security Program Reviews (ISPRs) to monitor and enforce implementation and oversight of DoD Information, Personnel, and Industrial Security Programs.
- Analyze weaknesses identified during ISPRs, and higher headquarters inspections of systemic security problems in order to modify and apply recommended solutions.
- Serve as the Wing Information Protection Program Manager executing/enforcing all operational, functional, and mission assurance aspects of the program.
- Evaluate compliance of activities with complex security requirements, identify deficiencies, and ensure corrective action is identified for each deficiency found.
- Deliver Security Awareness and Education Programs to satisfy security education and training requirements for all assigned organizations.
- Oversee the development of recurring education and training for Top Secret Control Officers (TSCO) and Original Classification Authorities (OCA).
- Formulate and manage supplemental security education and training courses, meetings, and aids to assure maximum effectiveness of the programs.
- Provide advice, assistance, and training on Information Security matters to all wing security specialists supporting other programs and organizations.
- Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
- Direct the overarching focus and direction of the organization.
- Explain performance expectations to subordinates and provide regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
- Advise on developmental needs of employees.
**This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties.**
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
To ensure compliance with an applicable nationwide preliminary injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, our agency will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for Federal Employees. Our agency may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Security Program Integration Professional Certification (SPIPC)) and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) conferrals are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position in accordance with DOD 3305.13-M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Security Clearance.
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
- This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
- Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Security Program Integration Professional Certification (SPIPC) and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) conferrals are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position in accordance with DOD 3305.13-M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification. 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.
- Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.
- PCS expenses may be authorized.
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: To qualify for this position, your resume must reflect sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the position for which you are applying. Your resume is key in evaluating your experience, as it relates to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your work experience.
Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11 Level. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-12 Level - You must possess one year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. This experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service as described in the vacancy announcement. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to, Initiating and implementing policies and procedures required to manage sensitive compartmented information(SCI) programs and resources; establishing policies and procedures for SCI protection and security; track and administer SCI clearances for personnel to ensure mission readiness; assess and revise policies and procedures to improve their quality; and recommend or make changes to unit security policy and directives; and maintain currency on a variety of different security program interrelationships, requirements, regulations, and guidance to protect SCI facilities and materials from espionage, sabotage, and destruction. In addition to the specialized experience, must also have experience managing and supervising Information Security work functions or similar work functions. Type of work supervised includes, conducting employee performance evaluations, managing resources and budgets and directing assigned work of the function.
Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
Education
There is no substitution of education for this occupational series.
Benefits
A 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility 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 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.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): - Ability to lead or supervise
- Information Security
- Planning and Evaluating
- Program Security
- Security Education, Training and Awareness
Benefits
A 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility 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.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume - (Must not exceed 15 pages in length. Resumes over the 15-page limit will not be reviewed.) Your resume that clearly demonstrates experience that meets the requirements of this position as outlined in the "Qualifications" section. Your resume must contain identifiable information such as your name, address, and phone number. It must also show your work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed. If you use Resume Builder, you are encouraged to save your resume to a Word document and upload the Word document in lieu of submitting your resume created through Resume Builder. This helps ensure you meet the 15-page resume limit.
2. Other supporting documents: The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50 (current and former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims. You will not be contacted for additional information.
- DD-214
- SF-15
- SF-50
- Transcripts (Copy of Official-Unaltered)
- Certifications
It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement.
Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, training certificates, performance ratings, awards and letters of appreciation.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference.
For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx
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.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11394578
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume - (Must not exceed 15 pages in length. Resumes over the 15-page limit will not be reviewed.) Your resume that clearly demonstrates experience that meets the requirements of this position as outlined in the "Qualifications" section. Your resume must contain identifiable information such as your name, address, and phone number. It must also show your work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed. If you use Resume Builder, you are encouraged to save your resume to a Word document and upload the Word document in lieu of submitting your resume created through Resume Builder. This helps ensure you meet the 15-page resume limit.
2. Other supporting documents: The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50 (current and former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims. You will not be contacted for additional information.
- DD-214
- SF-15
- SF-50
- Transcripts (Copy of Official-Unaltered)
- Certifications
It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement.
Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, training certificates, performance ratings, awards and letters of appreciation.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference.
For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx
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.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11394578
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Overview
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Open & closing dates
Opening and closing dates
03/21/2022 to 03/20/2023
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Salary
$79,363 - $103,176 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 12
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Telework eligible
No
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
-
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—
You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
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Appointment type
Temporary - Indefinite position/ Temporary promotion
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Excepted
-
Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
0080 Security Administration
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Supervisory status
Yes
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Security clearance
Top Secret
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Drug test
Yes
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Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
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Trust determination process
National security
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Announcement number
IL-11394578-AF-22-112
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Control number
642962300
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