Security Specialist (Training Specialist)

Air National Guard Units•Moffett Field, CA

About The Position

This GS-0080-9 Security Specialist (Training Specialist) position is in an Air National Guard Wing Mission Support Group, Security Forces Squadron, and is part of the CA 129 RQW. It is a Title 32 excepted-service indefinite position that cannot exceed five years. The selectee may be non-competitively converted to permanent status if funding becomes available or the position becomes unencumbered. The position serves as the subject matter expert managing Security Forces Squadron programs, including Air Expeditionary Force deployments, formal training programs, readiness, and emergency management. The specialist advises and makes recommendations to the squadron commander on Security Forces programs involving military personnel management, budget and management analysis, training, and training resources for drill-status personnel. California National Guard membership and a compatible military assignment and grade are required. The selectee must wear the military uniform and maintain the required security clearance, military unit, grade, job assignment, and grooming standards. Military grades E-4 through E-7 are eligible. A National Agency Check is required at a minimum. A one- or two-year trial period may apply. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized subject to funding and approval; PCS relocation costs are not authorized. Applicants need at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level, or qualifying graduate education as a substitute. A master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, may qualify if it demonstrates the knowledge and abilities needed for the work. The position is evaluated for attention to detail, decision making, information management, and planning and evaluating.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level, including effective, efficient, and accurate data collection and analysis.
Ability to read and interpret technical material and apply procedures and directives.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, using presentations and reports.
Ability to follow directions and read, understand, and retain instructions, regulations, and procedures.
Ability to assess the surrounding environment and recognize immediate risk levels.
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.
California National Guard membership is required; the selectee must maintain a compatible military assignment, unit, grade, and job assignment.
Military grade must be E-4 through E-7, and the selectee must wear the military uniform and meet required grooming standards.
Must maintain an appropriate level of security clearance; at minimum, a National Agency Check is required.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
A one- or two-year trial period may be required.
Applicants using education to qualify must provide transcripts and/or certificates with the application. Only education from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited.
Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to education from an accredited U.S. program, or receive full credit for courses at an accredited U.S. college or university.

Nice To Haves

A master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, may substitute for specialized experience if it demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the work.

Responsibilities

Manage Security Forces Squadron programs, including Air Expeditionary Force deployments, formal training programs, readiness, and emergency management.
Provide guidance and recommendations to the squadron commander on Security Forces programs related to military personnel management, budget and management analysis, training, and training resources for drill-status personnel.
Collect, analyze, and manage information relevant to assigned program responsibilities.
Apply procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material.
Communicate information orally and in writing using presentations and reports.
Assess the surrounding environment to recognize immediate risk levels.