Administrative/Technical Specialist

Naval Sea Systems Command • Port Hueneme, CA

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About The Position

This public notice flyer notifies interested applicants of anticipated vacancies; applications are not accepted through the flyer, and vacancies may or may not be filled from it. Applicants must follow the instructions in the flyer’s “How to Apply” section. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to respondents.

The Administrative/Technical Specialist provides assistance, guidance, and oversight to line department personnel in carrying out information security (INFOSEC), operations security (OPSEC), and physical security (PHYSEC). The role contributes to program and project planning by evaluating security requirements and recommending equipment, methods, procedures, and systems. It enforces security procedures, develops localized guidelines, and assists the Activity Security Manager in controlling access to classified information. The specialist also ensures personnel receive training and briefings appropriate to their duties and performs other written duties assigned by the chain of command.

The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the NT-03 (GS-09/10) level as a Security Specialist, or qualifying education in place of experience. The selectee must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance and a current SFPC – Security Fundamentals Professional Certification. Travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations may be required, potentially including remote or isolated sites, with travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure to obtain or maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana testing, and is subject to random testing.
• Must obtain and maintain a current SFPC – Security Fundamentals Professional Certification.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to NT-03 (GS-09/10) in federal service, or equivalent private- or public-sector experience as a Security Specialist.
• Expansive knowledge of security equipment, devices, and systems.
• Experience planning and implementing protective methods and security procedures.
• Knowledge of security programs including PHYSEC, ATFP, INFOSEC, OPSEC, and SETA.
• Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Education may substitute for experience: a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.M.; a combination of experience and graduate education may also qualify if equivalent to one year of experience.
• DoD appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement is subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance, guidance, and oversight to line department personnel for successful execution of INFOSEC, OPSEC, and PHYSEC.
• Participate in program and project planning to evaluate security requirements and recommend equipment, methods, procedures, and systems.
• Enforce department security procedures to protect individuals, groups, and property.
• Develop and implement specific guidelines to meet localized requirements.
• Assist the Activity Security Manager in limiting access to classified information to appropriately cleared personnel with a need-to-know, including visitors.
• Ensure personnel complete training and briefings based on their duties or responsibilities, including derivative classification, courier duties, foreign travel, security coordinator duties, classified custodian duties, and derivative classification review.
• Perform other duties assigned in writing by the chain of command.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and whether employment is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
• Recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment incentives may be authorized for eligible selectees.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed