Job opening: Security Specialist
Salary: $104 008 - 145 617 per year
Published at: Dec 06 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is located in the Management Directorate, Office of Security & Integrity, Mission Assurance Division, Identity Credential and Access Mgmt Branch, Special Security Section.
As an Security Specialist, you will serve as a Special Security Officer for intelligence facilities and systems with the Office of Security and Integrity for USCIS.
Duties
In accordance with executive orders, laws, and regulations, develop, review, integrate, and implement policies, standards, and procedures concerning special security and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility construction and inspection.
Oversee the handling, transition, and dissemination of classified material in accordance with established procedures and ensure records are kept consistent with Office of the Director of National Intelligence policies, standards, and procedures.
Implement procedures, methods, and processes for supervision and management of special security operations and serve as an Agency representative point of contact for Special Security Program areas.
Conduct special security awareness training for USCIS. Assist with the development of a special security awareness program within the Agency, including briefings, directives; computer based training and audio-visual presentations.
Assure uniform and consistent interpretation of security policies, standards, and procedures among and between USCIS Directorates and Program Offices to enhance the Agency's intelligence information sharing among DHS and other federal agencies.
Qualifications
The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 12/15/2023.
Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 12/15/2023.
GS-13: You qualify at the GS-13 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties:
Managing and administering a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF);
Developing policies and procedures concerning special security and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) construction and inspection;
Representing an agency in Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) interagency working groups;
Conducting special security awareness training for a large organization
Please read the following important information to ensure you submit everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit your responses and appropriate documentation prior to 12/15/2023. Your resume will be used to determine your qualifications for the position advertised in this announcement. Therefore, your resume must highlight your most relevant, significant experience related to the requirements found in the qualification section of this announcement, as well as any applicable education. USCIS will only review the first 5 pages of your resume to determine your initial eligibility/qualifications for a position. As such, please be sure to include content to support your eligibility/qualifications for this position within the first 5 pages. Please note that your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since Human Resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated and ranked based on your responses to the online questions.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
Employer's name and address
Supervisor name and phone number
Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g. June 18 2007 to April 05 2008)
Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position.
Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
Salary
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide the above information may result in a finding of ineligible.
Note: Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.
Federal Experience: If you are using current or prior federal experience as a basis for qualifying for this position, the grade levels and length of employment (mm/dd/year) at each grade level must be listed in your work history. This information will be further validated if selected for this position.
National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer 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 criteria 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 service. Please provide the dates and amount of time/hours worked earning this experience.
Education
EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
