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U.S. Air Force - Agency Wide Security Specialist- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY in Eglin AFB, Florida
Summary To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here. In this position you will serve as a special programs security specialist, providing expert technical advice in the complex area of security for special access programs; classification management program; security violations; security education, awareness training; and security surveys, security inspections. Responsibilities For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Implements and administers the SAP Information Security Program; Serves as a Security Professional for the testing, fielding and protection of advanced and Special Access Program resources and technologies. Implements and administers the Personnel Security Program. Establishes local procedures for processing access requests for military, civilian and contractor personnel. Implements and administers SAP Industrial Security Program. Implements and administers the physical security program. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management positions located here. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is possessing the ability to implement and administer the SAP Information Security Program; Serves as a Security Professional for the testing, fielding and protection of advanced and Special Access Program resources and technologies, as-well-as implementing and administering the Personnel Security Program. Establishes local procedures for processing access requests for military, civilian and contractor personnel. Desired Skills: 3 years of Special Access Program experience desired. 3 years of Special Access Program Personnel Security experience desired. 3 years of Special Access Program Physical Security experience desired with a concentration in ICD 705 Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) construction Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of information, industrial, physical and personnel security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas. Knowledge of Special Access Program (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security procedures. Skill in developing, analyzing and evaluating SAP security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the organization. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with co-workers and customer, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines. Education N/A Additional Information Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members. Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits: Paid Time Off: 11 Federal Holidays off per year Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year 13 sick days per year (104 hours) Retirement: Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching Health & Wellness: Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family Flexible Spending Account Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance Work/Life Balance: Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position) Career Development: Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities Career enhancement and promotion opportunities