Security Specialist

Naval Sea Systems Command•Kittery, ME
•Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as a SECURITY SPECIALIST in the Security Division, Corporate Operations Department of SUBMEPP ACTIVITY. This position is part of the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. The NH-3 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-12 and GS-13. Salary is capped at GS-13, Step 5 ($136,622). If your current salary is above this amount, your salary may be matched.

Requirements

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required.
  • You will be subject to random testing.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites.
  • You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • This is a Security Professional Educational Development (SPeD) position and requires DoD certification.
  • Selectee must obtain and maintain certification within prescribed timeframes. Certification required is: SFPC
  • Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-11 equivalent) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector leading or coordinating the requirements of multiple security areas (e.g. physical security, industrial security, anti-terrorism/force protection program) to ensure nondisclosure of information, property or materials.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with monitoring security policies and procedures in accordance with public law and contained within DoD and DoN instruction directives.
  • Support the Senior Officer with administrative and procedural duties.
  • Serve as the command point of contact for all security matters on behalf of the security officer when applicable.
  • Assist with the development of analytical and evaluative services to ensure the effective integrity of SUBMEPP's mission.
  • Process all incoming and outgoing classified mail and classified and unclassified message traffic in accordance with higher level directives.
  • Manage visitor control, inspection of restricted areas for compliance, mustering process for emergency evacuation, threat conditions and investigating alarms for the SUBMEPP area.
  • Manage the Anti-Terrorism and Threat Management program.
  • Manage, maintain, and administer the Key Control Program and have a comprehensive program to cover controlled keys as well as others such as interior restricted area keys.
  • Initiate clearance suitability background investigations through the National Background Investigative Service.
  • Be trained and certified as a class VI Contracting Officer for the preparation, guidance and authorization of the DoD Contract Security Classification Specifications (DD254's) and will then manage, maintain and administer the program.

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.
  • Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
  • Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy.
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