About the Position: This position serves as a security assistant with U. S. Army Installation Management Command Directorate of Emergency Services at Fort Walker (formerly Fort A.P. Hill) in Caroline County, VA. Fort Walker falls under the Richmond, VA salary scale.

Duties

Operates and performs research queries on the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) workstation terminal(s). Screens all employees, visitors, consultants, and contractor personnel daily. Controls, prepares, and issues identification badges, cards, and passes that allow access of civilian, military, contractor personnel, and visitors on to the installation. Maintains a variety of files, access control registers, databases, and installation access denial/approval packets, and records to provide control of sensitive information. Loads, unloads, adjusts, and operates simple cameras under controlled conditions to take identification photographs. Provides office automation support to the Security Office by providing word-processing, database management, email, and related functions in support of the staff.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The position requires rotating shifts including coverage on weekends, nights, and holidays.
• This position requires state certification for operating the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) terminal.
• Clerical duties require the services of a fully qualified typist to provide office automation support services to the staff. Must be able to type 40 WPM with only 3 errors in a five-minute sample.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education/experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes reviewing documentation for validity and compliance; providing guidance and information on security regulations and procedures; and operating office equipment such as a desktop computer and camera. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). OR Education: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. This position has a Selective Placement Factor requiring a typing proficiency of 40 words per minute (WPM) based on a 5-minute sample with 3 or fewer errors. Your resume must reflect that you meet this requirement. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Computer SkillsCustomer Service (Clerical/Technical)Identity ManagementWritten Communication Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-04).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address AS-APF-W2LQAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT WALKER DO NOT MAIL Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk