This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO), Headquarters Security Services Division (HSSD). The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Deputy Director of the HSSD, responsible for providing security oversight and managing program compliance to maintain a secure environment for handling and protection of Classified and Sensitive Compartmented Information at multiple headquarters facilities supporting the DHS.

Duties

As a Supervisory Security Specialist, GS-0080-15, your typical work assignments may include: Managing the DHS-wide Special Security Officer operations of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs). Advising top level DHS officials and components on developments and advances in protective technology and operational security. Issuing comprehensive written reports, analysis and recommendations to senior civil and Federal government officials. Reviewing legislative actions, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issuances, General Services Administration (GSA) regulations, Intelligence Community directives, DHS directives and other government materials for potential impact on the DHS, OCSO, and other activities of the Department. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
• You must meet time-in-grade requirements.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
• Employee will be subject to random testing while employed with the Department in a TDP.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: 1) Ensuring SSO maintain sufficient control and protection of national security information, electronic data and media and classification discussion; 2) Ensuring National Security Information is properly stored, discussed, packaged and transported in accordance with DHS SCI Facility; 3)Reviewing and assesses the reporting and disposition of security violation for all DHS SSO operation in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, Executive Orders, interagency directives, and DHS policies; 4) Reviewing all Special Access Program (SAP) and co-utilization agreements with DHS SCIFs to ensure adherence to all applicable DHS and 1C law and regulations; 5) Providing leadership in serving as the DHS representative for all interagency, intra-agency and intergovernmental working groups, committees, and other governmental and industrial associations, focusing on Special Security Operations. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. National Service 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

Not Applicable

Contacts

• Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US
• Name: Linda Dews
• Phone: 202-666-5535
• Email: [email protected]