You will serve as a Physical Security Specialist in the C4I Directorate (N6) of PAC FLEET SUB FORCE OPS COMPONENT.

Duties

You will authorize and direct the issue of Communications Security (COMSEC) material and/or equipment to staff and assigned units, and ensure the issuance of follow-on replacement COMSEC material to deployed units. You will analyze Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) allowance requirements for subordinate Force commands based on deployment schedules, types of operations and geographical areas of deployment. You will investigate reports of suspected physical compromise, loss, unauthorized destruction, or finding of COMSEC material/equipment to determine Force problem areas impacting national security interests. You will schedule and conduct periodic EKMS inspections as directed by higher authority. You will, as Controlling Authority for in excess of 75 COMSEC crypto keymats, determine classification, periodicity, production amount, and authorized distribution. You will prepare and manage the command's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for all COMSEC material/cryptographic equipment located in two major communications centers that handle special intelligence COMSEC material. You will conduct required drills of the EAP, providing training and guidance to all communications user personnel. You will maintain local custody, accountability, inventory, transfer and destruction of all levels of COMSEC material and cryptographic equipment. You will closely monitor all Force unit deployments, anticipating requirements for normal and unique COMSEC material and equipment. You will schedule and conduct fleet COMMANDER required CMS/COMSEC and SAS inspections of afloat units and prepare detailed inspection reports providing recommended corrective action on discrepancies cited. You will develop written operational guidance, direct issues and monitor delivery of all material to special projects platforms. You will independently manage a major COMSEC Material System account for the Force Commander totaling over 7,000 software/hardware items. You will be responsible for protecting classified information, to include securing it in approved equipment or facilities whenever it is not under the direct control of an authorized person.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.
• This position is a Cyber Workforce position. You must obtain and maintain qualifications in accordance with DoDM 8140.03 and supporting DON policies, for work role 723 - COMSEC Manager proficiency level Intermediate within 9 months of appointment.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This position is considered Key/Emergency-Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of combat operations or the availability of combat-essential systems.
• The work is primarily sedentary, but occasionally some lifting of packaged material weighing from 1 to 50 pounds is required.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector managing communication security (COMSEC) materials and/or equipment that impact mission effectiveness. Examples of qualifying experience include: Collecting information and observing physical conditions and related activities concerned with violations and compromises; ensuring the issuance of follow-on replacements COMSEC material; monitoring the handling and use of sensitive materials; and determining eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address PAC FLEET SUB FORCE OPS COMPONENT 1430 Morton St Bldg 619 Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-4664 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]