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 a member of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) Specialized Surveillance Team (SST), in the conduct of physical surveillance operations worldwide. This position requires performing a variety of surveillance duties to identify, exploit and neutralize criminal, terrorist and intelligence threats.

Duties

Develop, manage and execute surveillance operation's plans for the most sensitive Counter Surveillance Surveillance Detection Team (CSSD), foreign counterintelligence (FCI)/ counterterrorism (CT), criminal investigations, to mitigate any potential threats to the Air Force (USAF), Department of Defense (DOD) and U.S. Government. Perform /support ongoing evaluation and analysis of the organization, training and equipping of the Specialized Surveillance Team (SST) operational program in support of major AFOSI mission and SST operational plans. Prepare and write comprehensive reports, operational plans, and other surveillance related reports. Specialize in the use, instruction, maintenance and integration of the full range of electronic surveillance devices, including but not limited to, camera, video, audio, tracking, and radio electronic equipment.

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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Security Clearance. This position is designated Special Sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), (cont'd)
• (cont'd) other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully preform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• Must be required to successfully complete a counterintelligence scope polygraph examination. Employee may be required to travel by various military or commercial means in the performance of duty. Some work may be preformed in overseas of (cont'd)
• (cont'd) political unrest, in which may involve a risk to the employee and require a range of safety precautions. The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. (cont'd)
• (cont'd) Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. A pre-employment physical examination will be required.
• The employee is expected to adhere to the standards of professional conduct for AFOSI personnel as outlined in the applicable AFOSI directives.
• The employee may be required to work overtime and is required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evening, weekends, and/or holidays. May be recalled to duty.
• This position may be required the employee to work work in adverse environmental conditions. The employee may be required to live under field conditions, or work aboard various modes of transportation.
• Position requires access to firearms. Persons convinced of a misdemeanor of felony crime of domestic violence may not occupy this position in accordance with the Gun Control act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968, as amended 30 Sep 96. (cont'd)
• (cont'd) Employee must sign DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• This is a Mission-Essential position preforming a Mission-Critical-function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• This is a developmental position; this position may be filled at the GS-07, GS-09 or GS-11 grade level with promotion potential to GS-12. This position may also be filled at the Fully Qualified (cont'd)
• (cont'd) GS-12 level based on the qualification of the candidate. The individual selected for the GS-07-Target-GS-12 position may be promoted to the target level without further competition upon meeting any legal and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized 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. ***Education can be a substitute for specialized experience at specific grade levels. For each education requirement, see the Education section below the Qualification section. *** GS-07/09 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 knowledge of the principles, concepts, and theories of Investigations and Inquiries, and the standard practices, methods, and techniques of the occupation sufficient to perform difficult, but well-precedented assignments. Knowledge of analysis, evaluation, fact-finding, and investigative techniques in order to gather data, identify significant factors, and recommend a solution from a number of possible alternatives. Knowledge of the occupation to perform studies and prepare reports, documentation, and correspondence to communicate factual and procedural information clearly. 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-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 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. 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-11/12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09/11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of various Executive Orders, Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force, and AFOSI directives and instructions related to and involving the conduct of counterintelligence investigations and operations. Knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of complex inspection, investigation, enforcement, and/or compliance principles, concepts, and practices; criminal and case law precedents; administrative and legal procedures. Broad range of advanced investigative techniques, research methodologies, and statistical and financial analyses; and business practices common to regulated entities and parties sufficient to knowledge of surveillance techniques and procedures related to law enforcement and counterintelligence investigations and operations. Knowledge of applicable U.S. federal statutes and related Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) punitive articles and the associated criminal elements. Advance knowledge on various surveillance techniques and procedures to accurately monitor, coordinate, analyze and evaluate intelligence in order to make sound tactical and decisive decisions during operations. Advance knowledge of the National Intelligence Community (NIC) structure and understanding of the function and mission of member agencies. Knowledge of the Department of Defense structure and understanding of the function and missions of member services. Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office programs e.g. Word, Excel, Access, etc. 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. 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. (cont'd)

Education

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GS-07/09/11
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, and skill in applying, a wide range of complex inspection, investigation, enforcement, and/or compliance principles, concepts, and practices; criminal and case law precedents; administrative and legal procedures; requirements of various legal jurisdiction; a board range of advanced investigations techniques, research methodologies, and statistical and financial analyses; and business practices common to regulated entities and parties sufficient to perform duties.
• Knowledge of various surveillance techniques and procedures to accurately monitor, coordinate, analyze and evaluate intelligence in order to make sound tactical and decisive decisions during operations.
• Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish professional working relationship with coworkers, subordinates, high-ranking officials and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishments of the mission.
• Ability to research, interpret, analyze, and apply regulations, policies, and directives pertaining to the Air Forces Counterintelligence investigation programs.
• Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions. Ability to plan and organize work and consult effectively with co-workers.

GS-12
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:

• Mastery of, and skills in applying knowledge of the laws, regulations, Executive Orders, court decisions, and issues related to conducting Surveillance, Counter Surveillance and Surveillance detection.
• Expert/Advance knowledge on various surveillance techniques and procedures to accurately monitor, coordinate, analyze and evaluate intelligence in order to make sound tactical and decisive decisions during operations.
• Knowledge to provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to agency management and other senior agents, officers, or inspectors on critical operations.
• Skills in how to make recommendations which change the interpretation of laws, lead to new caselaw decisions, or influence the development and modification of significant policies or programs.
• Ability to establish professional working relationships with coworkers, subordinates, high-ranking officials and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and solve problems technologically advanced methods and innovative approaches.
• Ability to research, interpret, analyze, and apply regulations, policies, and directives pertaining to the Air Force Counterintelligence investigations programs.

***If substituting Education for Specialized Experience, the required education for each grade level is as follows.***

GS-07
EDUCATION: One full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement, if related in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts.

GS-09
EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D., if related in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts.

GS-11
EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts.

OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience as described above may be used to qualify for this position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts.

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 JBSA Lackland AFB 1720 Patrick Street JBSA Lackland AFB, TX 78236 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]