You will serve as a SECURITY SPECIALIST in the SECURITY OFFICE, COMMAND OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT, of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.

Duties

You will evaluate effectiveness of the existing physical security posture and recommend the type of security measures, control requirements, procedures, and facilities needed. You will maintain an effective key and lock control program. You will implement security procedures for the certification and maintenance of secure rooms and containers. You will execute physical security surveys of assigned facilities. You will implement command security procedures for the protection of classified and sensitive unclassified information. You will receive requests for security clearances and apply appropriate DoD regulations regarding the type of personnel security investigation required. You will prepare necessary reports, investigative packets, and maintain personnel security clearance records.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Per the preliminary nationwide injunction on E.O. 14043, COVID-19 vaccinations will not be implemented or enforced. For more information on vaccine status and workplace safety protocol requirements see Additional Information below.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You must obtain Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and Physical Security Certification (PSC). Failure to obtain SFPC and PSC within 2 years may result in removal.

Qualifications

For the GS-09 Level: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Applying security concepts, principles and practices to administer a security program and resolve security issues. Examples of specialized experience include: 1) Implementing command security procedures for the protection of classified and sensitive unclassified information; 2) Utilizing knowledge of personnel security, physical security, information security and industrial security policies and procedures; 3) Conducting physical security surveys and vulnerability assessments to identify deficiencies within the program; 4) Interpreting and applying agency guidelines, regulations, and policies; and 5) Applying working knowledge of a variety of standard and state-of-the-art security equipment, systems, and devices to recommend appropriate protective methods and security For the GS-07 Level: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Applying security concepts, principles and practices to administer a security program and resolve security issues. Examples of specialized experience include: 1) Analyzing and implementing procedures for information; 2) Interpreting and applying agency guidelines, regulations, and policies; 3) Working knowledge of security equipment, systems, and devices; and 4) Assisting with conducting physical security surveys and vulnerability assessments to identify deficiencies within the program. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

For the GS-09 Level:
Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree
OR
Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree
OR
Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled.
OR
A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience

For the GS-07 Level:
1 full year of graduate level education
OR
Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement
OR
A combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST Fleet Readiness Center Southwest PO Box 347058 San Diego, CA 92135-7058 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]