The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region's (JTF-NCR) Joint Force Protection Specialist and anti-terrorism, physical and operations, security policy and issues, managing assigned programs, consulting, and implementing antiterrorism and force protection policy, projects, and the results of research studies. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

Serves as the technical authority for establishing, implementing, and assessing JTF-NCR's Antiterrorism and Joint Force Protection program. Serves the JTF-NCR Critical Infrastructure Program Manager. Serves as the commands SME on Unmanned Vehicles (UV) (ground based and waterborne) and Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS), and future technologies. Serves as a lead member of the JTF-NCR, Joint C-sUAS Working Group.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• 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
• This position has been designated as Special Sensitive. The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmental Information clearance as a condition of employment.
• This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is (cont'd)
• (cont'd) (A) to refrain from use of illegal drugs and (B) if required, to submit to urinalysis testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive position presents a clear threat to the mission of the (cont'd)
• (cont'd) Air Force, national security, and public safety. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP.
• This is a KEY position IAW 32 CFR, Part 44 Appendix A and DoD Directive 1200.7. A Key Position is a Federal position that cannot be vacated during a war, national emergency, or mobilization without seriously impairing (cont'd)
• (cont'd) the capability of the parent Federal Agency to function effectively. Applicants for positions designated as “Key” positions who do not agree to this condition shall not be extended an offer of employment. (cont'd)
• (cont'd) The employee must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CANNOT become a member of the Ready Reserve while assigned to this position.
• This position is Non-Combat Essential (NCE) In Accordance With (IAW) Section 1580 of title 10, USC, and DOES NOT provide civilian support to combat operations. Duties of this position are to provide support (cont'd)
• (cont'd) for expeditionary requirements and could be deployed to support emergency operations, humanitarian missions, disaster relief or other expeditionary missions in the continental United States or overseas, (cont'd)
• (cont'd) that are NOT considered “combat” locations. Employee must meet the medical and suitability requirements of the positions as outlined in OF-178 and sign the DD Form 2365 as a condition of employment.
• IAW Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 3020-42 the position has been locally or command designated as Mission Essential (ME) performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted (cont'd)
• (cont'd) after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations in performance of temporary duty (TDY).

Qualifications

Continued Conditions of Employment Employee may be required to work and/or be "on call" after normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends or holidays. Employee will be required to attend periodic command and/or civic related social functions and related events after normal duty hours. In the performance of assigned duties, employee uses tact, diplomacy, and professionalism to promote effective working relationships with a variety of offices and agencies. YA002 = Eligible for situational telework only, including Ad hoc, Emergency, or Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled" Telework. This eligibility is separate and distinct from the employee's eligibility. A civilian employee's telework arrangement may be terminated at the discretion of the supervisor or at the employee's request. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions for General Inspection Investigation Enforcement and Compliance Series, 1801. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge in Joint military antiterrorism, law enforcement and force protection, and exercise judgment in analyzing and developing solutions to antiterrorism and force protection problems. Expert knowledge of Critical Infrastructure program design, practices, and methodology. Ability to plan and accomplish a variety of complex work assignments and or to identify, analyze, and resolve Defense Critical Infrastructure Protection issues or problems. Knowledge of Joint Task Force-National Capital Region's (JTF-NCR) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) operations and crisis response policies and procedures ensuring JTF-NCR antiterrorism/force protection practices are consistent with Joint policies and guidelines. Knowledge of unconventional warfare and terrorist operations. Ability to apply the principles, concepts and methodologies of traditional security programs intended to protect personnel, information, and other critical assets, e.g., physical, information, personnel, and industrial security, law enforcement intelligence and its distinct relationship to Antiterrorism and Force Protection. Knowledge of homeland domain awareness program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to Unmanned Vehicles (UV), Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS). 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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. 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 a wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices to review, analyze, and resolve difficult and complex security problems. Knowledge of Joint military operations and crisis response policies and procedures to ensure antiterrorism/force protection practices are consistent with Joint policies and guidelines, and the ability to conduct Joint Antiterrorism/Force Protection program reviews. Knowledge of a broad range of security program relationships to make recommendations allowing for differing program requirements, and multiple security objectives. Skill in gathering, assembling, and analyzing facts; drawing conclusions; devising solutions to problems; identifying changes and trends; and preparing and presenting information to leadership. Ability to prioritize and recommend resourcing strategies for the correction or mitigation of AT vulnerabilities on the installation. Skill in written and oral communications sufficient to prepare and present findings and recommendations, develop and present briefing/training, and prepare technical reports. Knowledge of a broad spectrum of emerging threat technologies like Foreign Terrorism Organization, Domestic Terrorism Organizations, tactics, techniques, and procedures, current and future countermeasures, Department of Defense (DoD) and Military policies and guidance, and ability to translate guidance to the Command, Senior Commander installations and subordinate Commands into executable programs. Knowledge of Critical Infrastructure program design, practices and methodology, and the ability to conduct program reviews. Knowledge of UV, UAS, and C-sUAS operations and capabilities; and commands, control and guidance systems. Skill in monitoring and tracking airspace for multiple C-UAS and UV and reporting Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) events in accordance with local Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NORTHCOM 250 Vandenberg Street Suite B016 Peterson SFB, CO 80914 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]