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Job opening: COMMUNICATONS SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Salary: $64 957 - 102 166 per year
City: Quantico
Published at: Nov 14 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Communications Support Specialist in the Division of Information Services, Headquarters Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI).

Duties

Manages the administrative processing of requests for information from AFOSI investigative files. Contributes to providing guidance and information to all command levels and national agencies. Performs a variety of administrative clerical functions in support of the Agency Release program.

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • PCS expenses will not be paid
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
  • Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station
  • The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft
  • Position is designated, as Critical Sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
  • SSBI (Single Scope Background Investigation) and Counterintelligence Polygraph is required. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed
  • Computer Skills are required
  • This is drug Testing Designated Position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use
  • This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act 5 CFR 551.205
  • The incumbent must undergo an internal background investigation by AFOSI and must be approved for duty by the Commander of AFOSI or the Commander’s designated representative(s)

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. GS-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience with pertinent laws, provisions of the Privacy Act, and directives regarding the release of information from investigative reports to both DOD and Non-DOD Agencies; the requirements needed to protect investigative techniques and principles; the AFOSI Reporting System; Defense Central Index of Investigations, Investigative Information Management system, Classified I2MS, and other electronic file repositories; utilizing lawful practices of investigative procedures; oral and written communication; and providing support in judgement and working cohesively with a team. OR EDUCATION: Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher education leading to such a degree OR have a LL.B or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience with pertinent laws, provisions of the Privacy Act, and directives regarding the release of information from investigative reports to both DOD and Non-DOD Agencies; the requirements needed to protect investigative techniques and principles; the AFOSI Reporting System; Defense Central Index of Investigations, Investigative Information Management system, Classified I2MS, and other electronic file repositories; utilizing lawful practices of investigative procedures; oral and written communication; and providing support in judgement and working cohesively with a team. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR have completed three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR have a LL.M, if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. GS-09 and GS-11 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of the policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies to administering an Information Release for a federal agency including (but not limited to): providing information, technical advice and assistance to all Department of Defense (DOD) components, other federal, state and local agencies, and to AFOSI field units worldwide on a wide variety of assignments; responding to and advising law enforcement agencies on information requests; and responding to all other agency requests for information as appropriate. Knowledge of AFOSI mission, organizations, investigative methods; and guidelines regarding information disclosure and protected information associated with AFOSI. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust suspense priorities to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. Knowledge of electronic information technologies as applied to information release including law enforcement and counterintelligence case management systems, databases and SharePoint. Knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools and techniques to support office administrative operations. 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

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

  • Address AF Office of Special Investigations - Pentagon 27130 Telegraph Road Quantico, VA 22134 US
  • Name: Total Force Service Center
  • Phone: 1-800-525-0102
  • Email: [email protected]

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