Personnel Security Specialist

Air National Guard Units • Hickam AFB, HI

10h • Onsite

About The Position

This National Guard position is for a PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST, Position Description Number T6328000 and is part of the HI 154 WG, National Guard. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, implement and administer the personnel security program for the wing. The employee is under the chief of information protection and ensures all personnel security standards are met for every member of the wing. The employee provides security expertise in a wide variety of security management functions required by Presidential Executive Order, Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force (AF) Security Program instructions. Serves as the technical authority for the Wing personnel security program. Serves as the advisor to the Chief of Information Protection and Wing commanders (CC/CD) on the full spectrum of personnel security matters across the Wing and all subordinate organizations. Responsible for providing assistance to the Industrial and Information Security Specialists, as well as the Chief, Information Protection. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Submit all documents/application NLT midnight Eastern Standard Time.
• If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position.
• Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed on Application Manager.
• 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level.
• Experience, education or training in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately.
• Able to apply procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, using presentation and report formats.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions, to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures.
• Learned ability to assess the surrounding environment to recognize immediate risk levels.
• Must have the education and validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade for one of the seven organizational program disciplines and its applicable Security Series career.
• For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
• The employee must obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• The employee may be required to work overtime.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• This position has been identified as a designated position under the Air Force Drug Testing Plan. Employees of this position are subject to random drug testing.
• Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification conferrals are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position in accordance with DoD 3305.13-M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• Details of the duties and responsibilities are contained in the applicable position description (T6328000) which can be provided to you by HRO.
• Authorization for payment of PCS expenses may be granted only after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Hawaii National Guard.
• In addition to your application, documents of last performance appraisal, past civilian performance, letter of recommendations, and/or military performance may be submitted.
• The applicant's resume package may include military service experiences and/or civilian experiences; military and/or civilian performance reports; training certificates; and official college transcripts.
• Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. 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).
• Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources.
• This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
• Financial Suitability - It is the policy of the government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.
• Qualified candidates in the second through sixth categories will be referred in order if there are no qualified applicants in the first through fifth categories.
• Security requirements. A technician is subject to the personnel security requirements in accordance with State and NGB Publications. In addition prior to appointment, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law. Items checked include, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility. IAW 5 CFR 302.203, the following, among others, may be included as disqualifying reasons: - Dismissal from employment for delinquency or misconduct; - Criminal, infamous, dishonest, immoral, or notoriously disgraceful conduct; - Intentional false statement or deception or fraud in examination or appointment; - Habitual use of intoxicating beverages to excess; - Reasonable doubt as to the loyalty of the person involved to the Government of the United States; - Any legal or other disqualification which makes the individual unfit for service; - Lack of United States Citizenship.
• Training/Certification requirements. All applicants for a position with designated developmental training requirements must be informed in advance that failure to complete the required certifications/course(s) will be cause for removal from the position. An example of required developmental training is proponent course(s) at the National Guard Professional Education Center. The HRO will require the applicant to submit a written statement to the effect that they understand they must either satisfactorily complete the appropriate certification/course(s) or corrective action will be taken.
• Medical/physical requirements IAW DoDI 6055.05-M, paragraph C1.3.3.1, all Federal Wage System (FWS) and identified General Schedule (GS) selectees, prior to appointment, will meet any medical standards or physical requirements designated for the position.
• Eligibles on this list will be given automatic consideration for position vacancies occurring during the six months period following the close of this announcement.
• Cost of living allowances (COLA) vary from island to island. COLA is subject to change without notice.
• Current T5 Employees who have permanent tenure will occupy this position as a Temporary Promotion Year to Year not to exceed 5 years. Temporary promotion may be converted to a Permanent Promotion without further competition if the position becomes available. Selectee may return to his/her former graded position when the Temporary Promotion is no longer needed and may be effected at any time without adverse action procedures.
• T32 Technicians with permanent tenure will lose their permanent status if selected and will be converted to T5 Indefinite. If selected Indefinite tenure appointments may be separated when their services are no longer needed or when funding is no longer available via a 30-day termination notice. Indefinite tenure appointments will be eligible for health and life insurance coverage and will be covered under a retirement system.
• New Indefinite appointments may acquire permanent status depending upon future force structure requirements; indefinite tenure appointments do not serve a trial period. Indefinite tenure appointments may be separated when their services are no longer needed or when funding is no longer available via a 30-day termination notice. Indefinite tenure appointments will be eligible for health and life insurance coverage and will be covered under a retirement system.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and administer the personnel security program for the wing.
• Ensure all personnel security standards are met for every member of the wing.
• Provide security expertise in a wide variety of security management functions required by Presidential Executive Order, Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force (AF) Security Program instructions.
• Serve as the technical authority for the Wing personnel security program.
• Serve as the advisor to the Chief of Information Protection and Wing commanders (CC/CD) on the full spectrum of personnel security matters across the Wing and all subordinate organizations.
• Provide assistance to the Industrial and Information Security Specialists, as well as the Chief, Information Protection.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

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