Qualifications
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed
in an office environment with exposure to everyday risks or discomforts, and requires
the use of normal safety precautions. Work requires frequent walking, standing,
bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to
safely perform physical duties associated with the job (i.e. utilization of a
ladder, removing ceiling tiles, inspecting tight spaces, etc.).
Also requires the
use of typical office equipment, software programs, and methods of
communication such as a computer, email, telephone, and photocopier. Regular,
predictable, and punctual attendance is required for performance of duties.
Work also requires physical presence in the Office, except as otherwise
required by the Office of the Secretary.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
Work requires a bachelor’s
degree and at least two years of direct experience in SCIF accreditation and/or
management, along with corresponding experience in the fields of physical
security, technical security, and communications security.
Knowledge of
Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705.
Experience in
conducting inspections/assessments of SCIFs.
General
familiarity handling a wide range of physical security matters to include
intrusion detections systems, perimeter countermeasures, security assessments,
construction security procedures.
Ability to read
blueprints, design plans, and construction related documents.
Basic
understanding of the capabilities, operating requirements, and program
operation of secure video teleconferencing (VTC), classified networks, and
various other telecommunications operating systems; familiar with TEMPEST
standards.
Basic knowledge of
the Senate as an institution preferred, with a desire and willingness to learn
more about the legislative process, as well as the history and operation of the
Senate.
Impeccable
attention to detail.
Demonstrated
success in managing competing priorities with minimal direction or supervision.
Strong
interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with others; able to
work as a team and also independently to accomplish the mission.
Excellent
judgement, professional demeanor, and flexibility.
Strong
analytical/problem solving skills, with a focus on creatively solving problems
efficiently and securely.
Ability to clearly
communicate guidance and recommendations both verbally and in writing.
Skill in
organizing and maintaining schedules.
Ability to
accurately maintain a variety of administrative records.
Ability to use
tact and diplomacy when dealing with others.
LICENSES,
CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
United States citizenship.
Active Top Secret
clearance required, TS/SCI preferred.
Ability to obtain and
maintain access to sensitive compartmented information (SCI) and Restricted
Data (RD).
Completion of an
Intelligence Community Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF)
Course (ICD 705)
PREFERRED TRAINING
Security
Containers and Locking Hardware
Construction
Security Course
Completion of
Technical Surveillance and Countermeasures (TSCM) Course
Benefits
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