This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science & Technology Directorate (S&T). The primary purpose of this position is interpreting and implementing of national standards for safeguarding NSI (non SCI/SAP) and the application and compliance of those standards. Supervises a staff of security specialists and directs and oversees the work of contractor security specialists. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As a Security Officer, GS-0080-15, your typical work assignments may include: Managing the directorate-wide NSI security program (non-SCI and SAP). This program is designed to ensure that National Security Information (classified) and sensitive but unclassified information are properly safeguarded in accordance with executive orders, implementing directives, regulations, and statutes. Responsibility for all policy and operational procedures governing access and egress from any facility falling under the jurisdiction of the Directorate, including Secure Counterintelligence Facilities {SCIF). Advising top level DHS officials and subject matter managers on developments and advances in programs and policies for multiple security disciplines. Serving as the authoritative source and subject matter expert on all matters relative to multiple security disciplines and issue guidance and assistance in the evaluation and analysis of security needs. Directing the conduct of security surveys, inspections, and compliance reviews in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, Presidential Directives, Executive Orders, interagency directives, and DHS policies All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
• You must meet time-in-grade requirements.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• This position is eligible for telework based on agency policy.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-15 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: 1) Ensuring SSO maintains sufficient control and protection of national security information, electronic data and media and classification discussion; 2) Ensuring National Security Information is properly stored, discussed, packaged and transported in accordance with DHS SCI Facility; 3) Reviewing and assessing the reporting and disposition of security violation for all DHS SSO operation in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, Executive Orders, interagency directives, and DHS policies; 4) Reviewing all Special Access Program (SAP) and co-utilization agreements with DHS SCIFs to ensure adherence to all applicable DHS laws and regulations; 5) Providing leadership in serving as the DHS representative for all inter-agency, intra-agency and intergovernmental working groups, committees, and other governmental and industrial associations. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. National Service 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 critical 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 experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

Not Applicable.

Contacts

• Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US
• Name: Jared Tittle
• Phone: (912) 267-3551
• Email: [email protected]