About the Position: This position is in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Employees occupying DCIPS positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at the U.S. Army Forces Command, Mission Support Element-JRTC & Ft Johnson, Assistant Chief of Staff, G2, Fort Johnson, LA 71459.

Duties

Supports multi-disciplined security programs for Command military, civilian, and contract personnel in Personnel Security (PERSEC), Information Security (INFOSEC), Special Security, etc. Serves as Personnel Security Manager; Alternate Information Security Representative; Administers the security education program for the Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence (G-2), JRTC, Fort Johnson. Serves as alternate Special Security Representative (SSR), providing Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) advice, and administers the SCI security program and oversight installation SCI Facility (SCIF). Develops plans, policies and procedures for the implementation of security practices in accordance with Department of Defense and Department of the Army regulations and guidance. Prepares reports, clearance actions, access controls, and other plans and documentation pertaining to security programs.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance based on a T5 investigation/Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI).
• In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, individual must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) will be required 10% of the work schedule.
• Must be able to obtain the following core SPeD Certification: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within first two years of employment.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Two year trial/probationary period may be required.

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. 10-Point Other Veterans’ Rating30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans5-Point Veterans' PreferenceCurrent Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) EmployeeCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDisabled Veteran w/ a Service-Connected Disability, More than 10%, Less than 30%Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPrior Federal Service EmployeeUnited States Citizen Applying to a DCIPS Position Army DCIPS positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. ***This is a developmental position, which may be filled at the entry level of GG-09 or at the full performance level of GG-11. If filled at the entry level, the incumbent may be noncompetitively promoted to the full performance level after meeting all regulatory requirements and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and/or education 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. For the GG-09 Level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG/GS-07 at the professional category grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) performing administrative security duties such as researching, locating, and applying regulations and guidance to the security programs; 2) Utilizing various security databases to track and verify security clearance information. To substitute education for the required experience for the GG-09 grade level, applicant must have a Master's degree that is closely related to the position or two full years of progressively higher graduate education leading to such degree. (NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with application). For the GG-11 Level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG/GS-09 at the professional category grade level in the Federal service, which includes 1) Reviewing and evaluating Personnel Security clearances for accuracy/completeness, 2) Administering one or more of following security program: Information Security, Industrial Security, Physical Security, and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). To substitute education for the required experience for the GG-11 grade level, applicant must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree that is closely related to the position or three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.(NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with application). **CLOSELY RELATED: Academic disciplines are degrees in the following majors: National Security Studies Political Science International Relations/Foreign Affairs Geography Industrial Security Administration Industrial Management Systems Management/Operations Research Criminal Justice Psychology Engineering (Job Specific) Security Administration History Electronic Technology (Job Specific) Law Specialized experience is progressively responsible intelligence-related security work directly related to the position being filled. Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector or in another government agency as long as it was at a level at least equivalent to the next lower band in the series. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Information SecurityOrganizational AwarenessPersonnel SecuritySecurity

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 ST-IC-W6DHAA MISSION SPT ELEMENT-JRTC FT JOHNSON DO NOT MAIL Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk