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Summary You will serve as a Security Specialist in the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High Yield Explosive Program and Critical Infrastructure Protection Program Division of MCRD ERR PI SC. This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, HOW TO APPLY, and WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT sections below for instructions. Responsibilities You will be the recognized technical expert and advisor to all echelons of management personnel on all phases of the Information, Personnel, Industrial and Physical Security/AT/FP Program for the command. You will serve as the Commanding Officer's advisor and direct representative in matters regarding the eligibility of personnel to access classified information and is assigned to sensitive duties. You will process the granting or denying access to classified material or areas in accordance with applicable regulations. You will adjudicate requests for security access based on "need to know" criteria, and determines that all favorable investigation requirements have been met. You will be responsible for development and management of the Information Security program and enforcement of policies for the protection of classified and sensitive information. You will serve as the Commanding Officer's advisor and direct representative in all matters relating to Physical Security and Antiterrorism/Force Protection Programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 performing some or all of the following duties: 1) Processing the granting or denying access to classified material in accordance with regulations including interviewing employees and/or applicants concerning allegations of a derogatory nature or requesting additional investigation of developing other information; 2) Ensuring that determinations are made on the suitability and security eligibility of individuals for entry in sensitive and non-sensitive positions; 3) Advising management personnel on every phase of the information, personnel, industrial and physical security program for the command; 4) Managing, implementing, and directing the commands physical security and loss prevention program which includes developing and maintain comprehensive physical security instructions; 5) Assessing and evaluating security measures in areas designated for storage of classified matter, materials of highly pilfer able or hazardous nature and those areas vulnerable to threat and sabotage; and 6) Advising and directing in matters regarding the eligibility of personnel to access classified information and is assigned to sensitive duties. 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/ 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 Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. This position requires rotating shift work.