Clarification from the agency

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ONLY AIR FORCE EMPLOYEES EMPLOYEED IN THE USAF WARFARE CTR.

• Plans, organizes, directs, and administratively/operationally manages the activities of the USAFWC SAP office for the USAFWC and subordinate units.
• As the USAFWC's SAP technical advisor, consults on the Center's SAP security functions, with emphasis on information, personnel, and physical security disciplines.
• Represents the USAFWC with a variety of councils, boards, working groups, and panels inside and outside the agency.
• Exercises personnel management responsibilities for both an administrative as well as an operational security chain of command.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required; Disclosure of Political Appointments; Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov; This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position; Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• This position is designated special-sensitive, and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance with access to both Special Access Programs and Sensitive Compartmented Information. (cont'd...)
• A non­disclosure agreement must be signed.
• The employee may be required to take a random counter-intelligence polygraph and submit to additional background checks as a condition of employment and/or continued access to Special Access Programs.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification is required within two years of established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position in accordance with DoD 3305.13-M, (cont'd...)
• DoD Security Accreditation and Certification and AFI 36-2645, Security Professional Certification and Development. The listed certification requirements may not be deleted or modified without the written approval or the (cont'd...)
• AF Security Functional Authority (SAF/AA) or their delegated security career field representative.
• The incumbent may be required to frequently travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• The incumbent will be required to drive to other installations to attend meetings and conferences; a valid driver's license is required for the position.
• The work is primarily sedentary. Prolonged periods of sitting, reading, computer processing, and analysis are typical.
• The incumbent requires the ability to perform physically arduous work such as climbing into false ceilings and crawling under false floors during physical security inspections.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours and tours of duty such as overtime, weekends, callback, uncommon tour of duty, holidays, etc. The employee may be required to carry a cell phone.
• The employee is designated as an Emergency/Key/Mission Essential staff position. The duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime and/or contingency operations.
• The employee may be subject to other duties as determined by USAFWC CC/CD, Director of Staff, A/5 Director or Chief of Advanced Programs.
• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. (cont'd...)
• IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs. This position may be designated mission essential based on local conditions. Mission essential personnel report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting, and (cont'd...)
• remain on duty during phased or early release.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment (cont'd...)
This position is emergency essential (E-E). The incumbent must meet all requirements of E-E positions and may be required, as a condition of employment, to take a series of vaccinations and annual boosters to immunize against anthrax and other diseases. During a crisis, the incumbent or designated alternate must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority. The same will be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. This meets the criteria of an E-E position and requires that the incumbent or designated alternate to be removed from any military recall status.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive knowledge of security policy requirements to function as technical authorities in assignments requiring the application of new theories and developments to security problems. Apply knowledge of other security specialties to resolve major conflicts in policy and program objectives. Perform key decision-making and policy-developing responsibilities in difficult assignments, such as planning for new security program requirements or leading interagency study groups. Advise top-level agency security and subject-matter managers on new developments, planning long-range studies and forecasts, recommending methods for enhancing security system efficiency, evaluating and making recommendations concerning overall plans and proposals for major agency and interagency security projects, and implementing national level guidance in agency standards, guidelines, or policies for major security programs.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

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. Expert knowledge of SAP Management, security concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas.

2. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.

3. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, provides instructions, and maintains good working relationships.

4. Mastery knowledge of security and safety concepts, principles, practices and procedures to analyze, and resolve issues.

5. Skill in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the installation.

6. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You 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.

BASIS OF RATING:
Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

The resume/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.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

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.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. 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.

1. Online Application: Questionnaire
2. Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
3. Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
4. Veterans: If claiming VEOA, VRA or 30% Disabled Veteran - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD Form 214. If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15 form.
5. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
6. Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate 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 requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s 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).

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form 214 must be submitted upon receipt.

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.
Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).

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