Security Specialist (Training Specialist)

Air National Guard Units • Kingsley Field, OR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This National Guard position is for a Security Specialist (Training Specialist), GS-0080-9, in the Oregon Air National Guard’s 173rd Fighter Wing, Mission Support Group, Security Forces Squadron. The position serves as a subject matter expert managing Security Forces Squadron programs, including Air Expeditionary Force deployments, formal training, readiness, and emergency management. It provides guidance and recommendations to the squadron commander on military personnel management, budget and management analysis, training, and training resources for drill-status personnel.

The specialist reviews operational, mobility, contingency, and exercise plans; evaluates personnel, equipment, and training requirements; coordinates plans with other base organizations; and develops and maintains deployment, disaster preparedness, base recovery, and contingency-response plans. The role identifies readiness deficiencies and implements plans to improve mission readiness and meet wartime and AEF requirements. It also handles classified-document security and storage, monitors personnel and training status through SORTS, and oversees Security Forces manning authorizations, assignments, force-management plans, UTC posturing, personnel readiness, and deployment folders.

As a key staff member for the squadron commander, the specialist manages the unit training program, advises personnel and supervisors on training responsibilities and skill-level progression, develops and conducts training for garrison and expeditionary missions, prepares training budgets and reports, coordinates formal schools and civilian training, and manages Professional Military Education. The position may require decisions under high-stress conditions and occasional work outside normal duty hours, including shift work or overtime.

Requirements

• National Guard membership is required; the military assignment is open to enlisted members only.
• Must meet the military rank/grade requirement of AB/E-1 through MSgt/E-7 and have compatible military AFSC 3P0X1. This is not a cross-training opportunity.
• Applicants from outside the Oregon Air National Guard must submit documents showing award of the AFSC, such as a technical school certificate, Data Brief, vMPF record, or DD-214.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and meet federal employment suitability requirements, including a background investigation before appointment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the position.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must meet the Lautenberg Amendment restriction: a person convicted of a qualifying misdemeanor crime of domestic violence may not perform this position's duties.
• Must have practical understanding, specialized skills, and fundamental knowledge of relevant GS-0080 programs, including security police, information security, sensitive compartmented information, special security requirements, force protection, anti-terrorism, information protection, Security Forces training, unit deployment, and physical security.
• Must have experience, education, or training in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately.
• Must be able to apply procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material.
• Must communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, including through presentations and reports.
• Must be able to follow directions and read, understand, and retain instructions, regulations, and procedures.
• Must be able to assess the surrounding environment and recognize immediate risk levels.
• Must have education and validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade for an applicable organizational program discipline and Security Series career.
• Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, or qualifying graduate education, or a combination of qualifying experience and education.
• For education-only qualification, must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D.; transcripts or other supporting documentation are required when using education to qualify.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers and contribute to a cooperative working environment.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.

Responsibilities

• Review operations, mobility, contingency, and exercise plans to ensure Security Forces Squadron combat readiness and determine required actions in support of mission requirements.
• Evaluate equipment, manning, and training requirements for wartime, contingency, deployment, and planned tasking.
• Coordinate with base organizations and Security Forces supervisors on applicable plans and annexes.
• Develop, prepare, update, and review deployment, disaster preparedness, base recovery, contingency-response, and related plans.
• Initiate proposed changes to personnel and equipment tasking and assignments through the Security Forces Commander for approval.
• Identify readiness deficiencies and develop and implement plans to increase mission readiness and meet wartime capability and AEF requirements.
• Ensure proper security, classification, and storage of classified documents; identify personnel and training shortfalls and recommend corrective actions to the SORTS monitor; serve as alternate SORTS monitor.
• Oversee coordination, review, and implementation of Security Forces manning authorizations and military personnel assignments.
• Create and implement the unit Force Management Plan for UTC teams; recommend organizational changes and identify needs or problem areas.
• Initiate operational and administrative actions supporting unit manning authorizations and coordinate with base training, recruiting, and ANG NGB/A7S.
• Review Force Package and UTC posturing; monitor personnel affected by AF Specialty conversion actions and make team assignments.
• Implement changes to mobility requirements and resource rosters, monitor personnel readiness, and implement AOR Reporting Instructions and local directives for AF Deployment Folders.
• Manage the unit training program, including planning, organizing, directing, operating, and evaluating training activities.
• Consult with unit members and determine whether effective training programs are in place across sections.
• Implement training programs, policies, and procedures directed by higher headquarters, commanders, and Base Training.
• Develop, manage, and conduct training for garrison and expeditionary mission requirements; advise and assist the commander and personnel with training responsibilities.
• Prepare a budget for training requirements and submit it to the unit commander.
• Develop and coordinate training policy and program changes with work centers, the unit commander, and other training managers.
• Advise the commander and supervisors on personnel skill-level progression and identify training actions needed to maintain combat readiness.
• Prepare and brief the monthly Status of Training report to the unit commander.
• Coordinate and schedule personnel for USAF technical schools and other formal training; coordinate civilian seminars and workshops; verify school eligibility; and forecast and submit school quotas and workday requirements.
• Serve as squadron program manager for Professional Military Education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level