THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Security Specialist, Position Description Number D2641000 and is part of the Advanced Programs Office of the 158th Fighter Wing of the Vermont Air National Guard.

Duties

The purpose of this position is to serve in assistance to a higher-graded security specialist and security advisor to execute oversight and management of security in support of special access programs (SAPs) in one or more Special Access Program Facilities (SAPFs). Duties provide specialized security policy and support for Special Access Programs to ensure the mission is not compromised; provide an effective security program to ensure information and material affecting national defense are protected from unauthorized disclosure, espionage and sabotage; ensuring granted individuals possess and maintain access to program information consistent with the interest and needs of national security and defense. Performs duties and responsibilities associated with two or more security program areas in one or more assigned SAPFs. Implements and administers the SAP information security program. Serves as a security professional for the development, testing, fielding, and protection of advanced and special access program technologies. Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies security guidelines from various sources for local application. Develops and implements security plans and procedures such as standard operating procedures, system security, program test, treaty preparation, deployment, and operations security (OPSEC) for personnel and facilities that support advanced or special programs and sensitive compartmented information (SCI) material. Conducts and documents regular self-inspections of SAP facilities and operations. Assesses the SAP security posture and sets goals and courses of action to correct deficiencies. 2. Implements and administers the SAP personnel security program. Establishes local procedures for processing requests for security accesses for military, civilian, and contractor personnel. Initiates and reviews all requests for personnel security investigations consistent with directives. Responsible for the classification management program and supports special access program manager in developing classification guidance and making personnel security decisions. Ensures requests for program access are properly screened and verified, and that all necessary forms and documentation have been completed before processing for access. Analyze each request to determine validity and eligibility for access in accordance with SAP policies. Prepares and transmits various reports and requests such as Transfer-of-Access (TOA), foreign associate and travel reports. Reviews personnel security decisions of lower-ranking personnel for accuracy. 3. Implements and administers the SAP physical security program. Implements DoD, USAF, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), and MAJCOM policies and directives for the construction, protection, and operation of all advanced programs facilities. Prepares accreditation packages to include fixed facility checklists, facility and alarm diagrams, inspectable space determinations, and other essential physical security documents for approval. Applies risk-management techniques in designing security compensatory measures to mitigate facility vulnerabilities. Works closely with counterparts from civil engineering, communications, users, and industry to ensure timely and proper accreditation of program facilities. Approves design specifications for every aspect of facility construction. Conducts initial and annual physical security inspections of all SAP facilities. Defines protection requirements for various classified items at home station, deployments and ensures personnel are cognizant of security measures. Liaises with various outside agencies to secure technical expertise and specialized services needed to safeguard national security information within an SAP environment. Participates in installation-level pre-deployment planning. Performs site surveys and writes deployment plans. Ensures compliance with Emissions Security (EMSEC) Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) requirements. 4. Implements and administers SAP industrial security program. Implements and administers the Industrial Security Program for SAP-related actions through the use of DoD, USAF and MAJCOM directives and procedures. Manages contractor-related security actions for the protection of special access program information and other sensitive information originated or controlled by the DoD and other agencies. Reviews solicitation and contract documents to ensure they include the appropriate security clauses and verbiage. Assists with input of security requirements within Statement of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS) or Statement of Objectives (SOO). **REFER TO PD FOR FULL LIST OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES**

Requirements

• 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.
• May occasionally be directed to work other than normal duty hours.
• This position may be designated mission essential based on local conditions. Mission essential personnel report for duty at normal times when the unit is closed or delayed reporting and remain on duty during phased or early release.
• May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, an appropriate valid driver?s license is mandatory.
• The position is designated for drug testing.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• 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.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• In order to be eligible, applicants must have a current military status. Prior service or non-prior service applicants are not eligible.
• Applicants for this position are required to be eligible to receive a Top Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is a Title 32 excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Vermont Air National Guard. 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. OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1, 2Area I: All current On-board Permanent and Indefinite Dual Status 32 and Title 5 (Competitive and Excepted) Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite) - Only those Vermont National Guard members who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired within that National Guard component applying for a position within the component which they are currently employed. Area II: All Members of the Vermont Army National Guard or Vermont Air National Guard. Military Grade Individually addressed up to MSgt/E7 GENERAL EXPERIENCE- All Series GS-0080 personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for that level. Each applicant must have the education and validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade for one of the seven organizational program disciplines and its applicable Security Series career level, as cited on page two. Applicants must have the experiences, education, or training that demonstrates the ability to follow directions, to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-07: Defined as progressively responsible work that demonstrates the candidate's full competency (Knowledge, Skill, Ability, and Behaviors) to perform tasks and responsibilities as described in the pertinent position description. It includes military administration, military security, and/or personnel management experience that prepares the applicant to perform the duties and responsibilities to achieve the required competency levels as defined by the applicable position description. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-09: Has basic working knowledge on how to perform Special Security Representative duties and responsibilities in a Special Security Office. Performs the day-to-day operational duties within the Special Security Office in support of all sensitive compartmented information-associated security programs and measures. Experienced in research and analysis reports on physical, information, computer, and personnel security. Experienced in conducting intelligence support operations, procedures, and practices that are necessary to accomplish intelligence functions in support of programs essential to state National Guard daily operations, training, and readiness missions. Experienced in implementing policies and procedures required to manage sensitive compartmented information programs and to protect sensitive compartmented information resources. Have competencies as a technical specialist on sensitive compartmented information security matters, as well as, other areas of classified security and classification guidance. Knowledgeable on how to maintain currency on a variety of different security program inter-relationships, requirements, regulations and guidance in order to protect sensitive compartmented information facilities and materials from espionage, sabotage, and destruction. Capable of Implementing intelligence program policies and procedures for accomplishment of sensitive compartmented information protection and security. Have experiences in researching, interpreting, analyzing and applying Presidential Executive Orders, Director Central Intelligence Directives, Defense Intelligence Agency Manuals, DoD Manuals, Air Force Manuals, Air Force Instructions, and local Operating Instructions. Experienced in complying with Sensitive Compartmented Information facilities, construction and physical requirements, standards and regulations. Experiences include implementing the Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance program and maintaining current and completed clearances for assigned personnel. Experienced in assessing Special Security Office self-inspections and knows how to present detailed and comprehensive reports with consistent follow-up work to ensure complete and quality discrepancies resolutions improve quality, timeliness, and efficiency. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11: Must have at least 24 months ofadministering server-based networked systems, distributed applications, network storage, messaging, and application monitoring required to provision, sustain, operate and integrate cyber networked systems and applications in garrison and at deployed locations. Core competencies include: server operating systems, database administration, web technologies, systems-related project management and supervising cyber systems. Have expanded experiences and working knowledge on how to perform Special Security Representative duties and responsibilities in a Special Security Office. Experienced in completing and managing the day-to-day operational duties within the Special Security Office in support of all sensitive compartmented information-associated security programs and measures. Experienced in research and analysis reports on physical, information, computer, and personnel security. Experienced in conducting intelligence support operations, procedures, and practices that are necessary to accomplish intelligence functions in support of programs essential to state National Guard daily operations, training, and readiness missions. Experienced in implementing policies and procedures required to manage sensitive compartmented information programs and to protect sensitive compartmented information resources. Competent and knowledgeable as a technical specialist on sensitive compartmented information security matters, as well as other areas of classified security and classification guidance. Knowledgeable on how to maintain currency on a variety of different security program inter-relationships, requirements, regulations and guidance in order to protect sensitive compartmented information facilities and materials from espionage, sabotage, and destruction. Capable of Implementing policies and procedures for accomplishment of sensitive compartmented information protection and security. Experienced in researching, interpreting, analyzing and applying Presidential Executive Orders, Director Central Intelligence Directives, Defense Intelligence Agency Manuals, DoD Manuals, Air Force Manuals, Air Force Instructions, and local Operating Instructions. Experienced in managing and complying with Sensitive Compartmented Information facilities, construction and physical requirements, standards and regulations. Experiences included implementing the Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance program and maintaining current and completed clearances for assigned personnel. Experienced in managing, assessing and conducting Special Security Office self-inspections and able to present detailed and comprehensive reports with follow-up work to ensure complete and quality discrepancies resolutions improve quality, timeliness, and efficiency. 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.

Education

There are no specific educational requirements for this vacancy.

Contacts

• Address 158th Fighter Wing Command 105 NCO Drive South Burlington, VT 05403 US
• Name: Nathan Brimmer
• Phone: (802)338-3634
• Email: [email protected]