You qualify for the GL-09 grade level (starting salary $72,254.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GL-07 level performing duties such as:
- Supporting the execution of programs by analyzing data and applying technical knowledge of systems and counter measures to detect and address threats;
- Serving on armed protective operations teams to safeguard assets by deploying surveillance systems and coordinating threat responses with partner agencies; and,
- Contributing to technical security programs focused on countering threats through support in physical security assessments, surveillance activities, and hazardous device mitigation.
OR Possess a Master's or equivalent graduate degree
or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in an accredited college or university leading to such a degree
or LL.B. or J.D. if related (such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work),
OR a combination of education and experience listed above.
You qualify for the GS-11 level (starting salary $63,163) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GL-09 level performing duties as identified below:
Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems/Enabling Unmanned Aerial Systems:
- Supporting technical investigations to identify and mitigate CUAS/EUAS threats by applying advanced knowledge of surveillance systems, countermeasures, and legal frameworks to develop effective investigative strategies;
- Supporting multidisciplinary protective teams by integrating technical security measures, coordinating with partner agencies, and recommending improvements for detecting and preventing aerial intrusions; and,
- Assisting with managing specialized security programs targeting drone threats by providing expertise in hazardous device mitigation, TSCM, and RF monitoring to maintain a secure operational environment.
Electronics:
- Utilizing tools to troubleshoot and perform systematic problem solving of electronic devices and systems;
- Testing, maintaining, installing, and evaluating electrical components and systems; and,
- Troubleshooting, maintaining, and ensuring security of computers and computer network systems.
Chemical Biological Countermeasures:
- Responding to, mitigating, or investigating known or suspected released of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) materials, including hazard site survey, characterization, and sample recovery operations;
- Utilizing, repairing, and troubleshooting specialized hazmat and CBRN detection equipment; and,
- Participating in the prevention of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) or Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) incidents.
Technical Surveillance Countermeasures:
- Participating in technical surveillance countermeasures inspections to include radio frequency signal adjudication, electrical and physical component detection, and physical inspections, identifying, and neutralizing technical penetrations and vulnerabilities that could be used to compromise sensitive and national security information;
- Performing technical surveillance countermeasures functions utilizing a wide variety of technical surveillance countermeasures equipment and instrumentation; and,
- Applying policies and procedures for the use of technical surveillance countermeasures equipment.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal:
- Responding to incident scenes where explosive threats are suspected or determined;
- Interpreting x-rays of potential explosive devices, and/or other unknown and suspicious devices; and,
- Identifying and differentiating between commercial, military, and home-made explosives.
Fire, Life-Safety, Hazmat:
- Responding to incidents involving structure fires; hazardous materials (HAZMAT) releases; and/or technical rescue operations;
- Inspecting or investigating various facilities (e.g., warehouses, shops, hospitals, offices, living quarters, etc.) for violations of fire regulations, and for conditions contributing to serious fire hazards; and,
- Identifying criteria and implementing fire/life safety surveys for pre-incident analysis and incident response.
IT Network
- Conducting surveillance via electron monitoring systems such as audio, video, and motion;
- Analyzing network traffic, logs, and intrusion detection; and,
- Collect and monitor network security data to support real-time threat detection
OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree
or LL.M. (such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work),
OR a combination of education and experience.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.