ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

Summary You will serve as an ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST in the Security Department of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER. Responsibilities You will provide technical assistance, guidance, and oversight for all security disciplines at the Seal Beach site. You will analyze security needs, plan, and direct implementation of security measures, such as security or safety systems. You will participate in program or project planning efforts to evaluate the need for risk mitigation. You will recommend equipment, methods, procedures, and systems to maintain compliance and minimize risk. You will support site personnel in completion of isolated personnel reports (ISOPREP), manage foreign visitors, conduct ATFP exercises, and provide assistance for communications security (COMSEC) and arms, ammunition, and explosives programs. You will develop and establishes security procedures for the site for protection of individuals, groups, and property. You will develop and implement specific guidelines to meet localized requirements. You will confer with the NSWC PHO Activity Security Manager, Assistant ASMs, Offsite Security Team Lead, and discipline Program Managers to determine need for program application, formulate program execution, and coordinate compliance. You will plan, schedule, coordinate, implement, and monitor the effectiveness of the operation of the security programs at NSWC PHO Seal Beach. You will partner internally and externally with government and industry to provide coordinated services and maximize effectiveness. You will provide advice and assistance to others and maintains productive working relationships. You will ensure that access to classified information is limited to appropriately cleared personnel with a need-to-know, including access by visitors. You will ensure that threats to security and security incidents pertaining to classified information and controlled unclassified information are reported, recorded, and coordinated with the proper authorities. You will ensure that incidents involving the loss of compromise of classified material are immediately referred to the cognizant investigative authority. You will ensure personnel complete specialized training and briefings based on specific duties or responsibilities (e.g. derivative classification, courier, foreign travel, security coordinator, classified custodian, etc.). You will oversee the key and lock program to include security containers, combinations, keys, and open storage spaces. You will manage access control system (ACS) and intrusion detection system (IDS) for site buildings. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, NT-03 (GS-09/10 equivalency), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Overseeing and coordinating security services (e.g. physical, information, personnel security) to ensure compliance and risk mitigation through planning, implementation, and oversight of security measures and systems for the improvement or optimization of security operations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Successful completion of Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR Successful completion of 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR Possession of an LL.M., if related that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.