About the Position: Serve as Security Specialist under the supervision of the Director, Resource Management Division, Office of the Chief of Public Affairs. Responsible for providing a variety of security and administrative services essential to the direction and efficient operation of the organization. Located in Arlington, VA.

Duties

Conduct basic security orientations for assigned personnel, periodic refresher briefings, and debriefings. Develop and implement physical security/crime prevention programs. Identify and review user requests for Information Technology (IT) and software. Handle personnel security briefings for personnel traveling to countries where security is of concern to ensure they receive mandatory security briefings.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• You may be expected to travel up to 10% for this position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes adjudicating complex personnel security clearances; providing guidance to management officials and other security specialists on resolving issues involving conflicting security requirements; and executing supply request and understanding government purchase card program. This specialized experience is equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsInformation SecurityPersonnel SecurityPhysical Security Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address HT-W1BZAA HQDA OFC OF CHIEF OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk