Clarification from the agency

Open to Maryland Army National Guard Members only

1. Serves as the Antiterrorism/Force Protection (ATFP) Planning Support Specialist on all aspects of
ATFP. Plans the development, implementation and operation of the ATFP program in support of policies, regulations and programs. Develops the overall ATFP plan for Army National Guard facilities within the State. Provides direction, guidance, advice and assistance to all subordinate elements on the ATFP program. Provides crisis management planning and execution assistance in the event of a terrorist attack or other emergency situations. Assures the adequacy of policies, plans, directives, (25%)
2. Serves as State security monitor; encompassing Physical Security (PHYSEC), Antiterrorism (AT), Operations Security (OPSEC), ISOPREP, Visitor Control and other Security and Crime Prevention programs to ensure command compliance with all applicable Security Regulations. Manages the Contract Security Guard contract and serves as the point of contact for all Visitor Control issues. Assists in mandatory training and briefings for OCONUS travel to low, medium, and high threat countries. Maintains appropriate records to document training for individuals attending ATFP training or briefings. (25%)
3. Plans, conducts, directs the conduct of, or coordinates on security site studies, projects, assessments, and surveys of the facilities in relationship to and protection activities. Works with Construction Facilities Management Office to assess and sign off on all construction projects in the state to ascertain that Protection construction standards are met. Incumbent analyzes data to identify physical and operations security or compliance or noncompliance, vulnerabilities, trends, strengths, and benchmarks. Determines, formulates, coordinates, and implements specific command guidance and actions to correct security deficiencies, overcome vague or competing requirements, promote the growth of sound security procedures, and justify major fiscal expenditures and procurement of needed security aids and equipment, manpower and infrastructure. Maintains the State Mission Assurance Risk Management System (MARMS) database.(20%)
4. Maintains a thorough knowledge of the Command protection mission and functional assignments to assure the effective integration of individual tasks, responsibilities and assignments into overall plans and procedures. Participates in conferences, gives presentations, or conducts briefings to disseminate protection planning guidance and assistance as required. Analyzes higher headquarters protection plans and recommends appropriate command response or action. Plans protection support requirements with the other directorates at the JFHQ. Analyzes protection plans submitted by subordinate units to advise the commander concerning significant trends impacting on operations of the organization. Coordinates the participation of the command in exercises. Develops and publishes exercise guidance, coordinates the development of all required exercise products, to include Master Scenario Events Lists (MSEL) items, implementations, and staff control instructions. (15%)
Represents the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (DCSOPS)/ Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (DCSOPS) at meetings, conferences, workshops, panels, etc., at NGB and other deferral agency levels as a state technical authority. Serves as a member and acts as the chairperson for various boards and working groups to include the Protection Charters and Threat Working Group. Determines the need for, organizes, and conducts meetings, conferences, and workshops at the JFHQ, Brigade, or subordinate unit level to discuss and resolve specific protection issues or problems, or highlight new security policies, procedures, and requirements. Also, interacts and meets with other agencies and local authorities such as personnel from the local Homeland Defense Office, FBI, Active-Duty installations/ facilities, civil authorities, fire department, hospitals, and airports to provide a forum for the crossflow of information and work together on community issues and threats. (15%)

Conditions of employment

This is an obligated position (incumbent is on a military tour), selectee will receive an indefinite appointment (Tenure 3). If a Reduction-In-Force occurs and/or the military tour member exercises reemployment right to this position, the indefinite appointee will have no reemployment rights to any other position and may be separated. If the military tour member, having reemployment rights to this position, does not exercise his/her USERRA rights, this position may be converted to a permanent status without further competition. This position is open to Maryland Army National Guard Members only
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

1. Must attend the ARNG Security Manager Course within 12 months of hire
2. Must obtain the Security Professional Certification(s) within 24 months of hire
3. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position
4. Must be able to obtain and maintain a top-secret security clearance
5. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required
6. The incumbent may be required to travel in military and/or commercial vehicles to perform temporary duty assignments
7. This is an Army National Guard dual status technician position which requires military membership

Qualifications

Military Grades: OFFICER O-1 TO O-2 AND BELOW ENLISTED E5-E7

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one year of specialized experience in the Law Enforcement or Force Protection at the GS-07 level (or at a level comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-07 level if Military or outside the Federal service)

Quality of Experience:

Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

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): - Knowledge of a wide range of security specialties to include physical, personal, and operational security to identify and resolve conflicting and complex policy and program objectives, and procedures within the security functional area
- Knowledge in the specialized field of protection functional areas including antiterrorism, and physical and operations security
- Working knowledge of information operation security to review classified material
- Working knowledge of protection construction standards to assess and sign off on installation construction projects
- Ability to articulate effectively and provide advice and recommendations to supervisors and other security experts or groups at higher and lower echelons
- Ability to utilize a computer to write reports, access the internet to research intelligence reports and current, world events, and to maintain the MARMS
- Ability to undertake long-range studies, projects, or forecasts independently as a member of a group, or as the organizer and director with the purpose of enhancing security systems efficiency or influencing future security planning, policies and programs
- Knowledge of a wide range of security specialist, concepts, principals, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices and ARNG's mission, functions and structure to the unit level
- Knowledge of DoD and Army mission, functions, and structure to the unit level to ensure effective implementation oversight of programs plans and processes
- Possess a thorough knowledge of security forces programs and governing policies, directives, instructions, and procedures
- Comprehensive knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to conduct surveys/studies, accomplish projects, and effectively results for the effective management and completion of programs
- Skill in oral and written communication methods and techniques at various levels and venues
- Ability to effectively manage and organize various program activities and tasks, singularly and together, and familiarity with administrative requirements of the JFHQ, NGB and Army. These various programs include the need to access the availability of materials, relationship to other protective programs and cost/benefit consideration from within the Protection community
- Knowledge of Mission Assurance Risk Management System (MARMS) - computer program used to record and assess vulnerabilities associated with a specific installation

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

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

2. Other supporting documents: Memorandum from Your unit commander detailing current status as proof of current membership in the Maryland National Guard.

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