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Position Title
Security Specialist
Agency
Joint Services and Activities Supported by the Office, Secretary of the Army
Announcement Number
WTST193477881032 Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, February 1, 2019 to Friday, February 8, 2019
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. 10-Point Other Veterans' Rating

Do you meet one of the following?
  • are a veteran who served on Active duty at any time and have a present service-connected disability or are receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension from the military or Department of Veterans Affairs but do not qualify for CP or CPS; OR,
  • you received a Purple Heart.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable proof of your preference or appointment eligibility. Acceptable documentation is a DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing dates of service, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.) and time lost (if any). The member 4 copy of your DD Form 214 is preferable (Note: If you have more than one DD Form 214 for multiple periods of active duty service, you should submit a copy for each period of service.).
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3. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans

Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:

• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more OR
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more

Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility, as follows:

• DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing dates of service, as well as character of discharge; member 4 copy of the DD Form 214 is preferable (Note: If you have more than one DD Form 214 for multiple periods of active duty service, you should submit a copy for each period of service.); AND
• A copy of a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs, dated 1991 or later, certifying an OVERALL Service Connected Disability of 30% or more; OR
• DD Form 214, which reflects the character of service of "Retirement-Disability"; OR
• Certification document* which reflects your OVERALL service connected disability of 30% or more.
• The Standard Form-15 (SF-15), an Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference is optional at the time of application.

The "certification" letter is a written document on an official letterhead of the appropriate military branch in which the veteran served, and contains at a minimum, the service member's: (1) military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; (2) expected character of service (i.e. honorable); (3) rank; and (4) type of discharge. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, military personnel officer, or commander of the service member's unit or higher headquarters. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of ''veteran'' under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1) (Federal Register, 2016).

Useful Links

You may request copies of your military personnel records online.
You can obtain a copy of your DD-214 from the National Archives.
Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference
U.S. Office of Personnel Management's Veterans Employment
U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans' Preference Advisor

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

 
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4. 5-Point Veterans' Preference

Are you a veteran who served on Active duty?
  • During a war; OR
  • During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; OR
  • For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; OR
  • During the Gulf War from August 2, 1990, through January 2, 1992; OR
  • For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on the date prescribed by Presidential proclamation or by law as the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; OR
  • In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal has been authorized. Any Armed Forces Expeditionary medal or campaign badge, including El Salvador, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti, qualifies for preference.
NOTE: A campaign medal holder or Gulf War veteran who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980, (or began active duty on or after October 14, 1982, and has not previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty) must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty.

Supporting documentation: 
  • You are required to submit a legible copy/copies of the following: DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing all dates of service, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). The member 4 copy of your DD Form 214 is preferable.
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  • Future Military Retirees*: You are required to submit a copy of your retirement DD Form 214 OR certification document** OR a copy of your approved retirement letter AND a copy of your terminal leave request (if applicable). You will be required to provide your DD Form 214 upon issuance. OR Future Military Separatees*: You are required to submit:
  • Your most recent DD Form 214 OR
  • Certification document** OR
  • Your most recent active duty orders AND a copy of your terminal leave request (if applicable).
  • You will be required to provide your DD Form 214 upon issuance.*Active duty military members who are selected may not be appointed unless on terminal leave or already separated from the armed forces.
The "certification" letter is a written document on an official letterhead of the appropriate military branch in which the veteran served, and contains at a minimum, the service member's: (1) military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; (2) expected character of service (i.e. honorable); (3) rank; and (4) type of discharge. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, military personnel officer, or commander of the service member's unit or higher headquarters. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of ''veteran'' under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1) (Federal Register, 2016).
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5. Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee

Do you meet the following?
  • current Department of the Army DCIPS employee; and
  • occupy a permanent position without time limitation.
Supporting documentation:  You are required to submit acceptable proof of your appointment eligibility by submitting a copy of your most recent non-award SF-50, Notice of Personnel Action that reflects "1" or "2" in block 24 (Tenure), "2" in block 34 (Position Occupied), and your highest grade held on a permanent basis along with your application/resume package.

To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz.
 
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6. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees

Department of the Army regulations include several employment categories in the definition of "current Army civilian employee".  Do you meet one of the categories below?

• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1." Army employees can access their SF-50 at: My Biz.

• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA). If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit an SF-50 showing current Army Excepted Service VRA appointment (block 24 must be a "2" AND block 34 must be a"2.").

• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEFENSE CIVILIAN INTELLIGENCE PERSONNEL SYSTEM (DCIPS). This category ONLY includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service. If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army DCIPS employment, and (2) an SF-50 showing career/ career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").

• CIVILIAN ARMY EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEFENSE CIVILIAN INTELLIGENCE PERSONNEL SYSTEM (DCIPS) APPLYING TO A DCIPS POSITION. This category applies to those who are current DCIPS employees with the Department of Army that are eligible for reappointment as a result of personal competitive status earned with prior employment; or those who are currently serving on an Army DCIPS appointment without time limitation. If you are eligible for this category, you are required to submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "2") and an SF-50 which reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis.

• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A TEMPORARY OR TERM APPOINTMENT. This category ONLY includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status, earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service. If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit two SF-50s:: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army employment, and (2) an SF-50 showing career/career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").
Note: The "current Army employee" category does not include permanent Army National Guard employees in the competitive service.

Supporting documentation: You are required to submit the documents which prove you are a current Department of the Army employee in one of the categories described above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz.

Are you a current Army civilian employee?
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7. Current Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee (non-Army)

Do you meet the following?

• current Department of Defense (i.e., Air Force, Navy, Marines, DLA, DFAS, DIA, or DoDEA) DCIPS employee; and

• former permanent federal employee who has reappointment eligibility.

Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable proof of your appointment eligibility, by submitting a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "2."
To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz.
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8. Current Permanent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)

Do you meet the following?

Current Permanent Federal Civilian if you currently work on a permanent competitive service civilian appointment in any of the following Department of Defense (DOD) Agencies:

• U.S. Navy

• U.S. Marine Corps

• Department of the Air Force

•Other Department of Defense Agency (e.g., WHS, DLA, DFAS, DISA, DODDS, Defense Commissary, etc.)

Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility, by submitting a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").

Notes:
*Current Permanent Federal Civilians: You can check your competitive service status by viewing your latest Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, Block 34, Position Occupied. If eligible, you will see 1-Competitive Service in this block.

*If you are currently working on a temporary or term appointment, or you are serving on active duty in the U.S. military service in any of the above agencies, you are NOT eligible for this hiring category.

*If you are currently working for a private sector company performing work related to a contract with a federal agency, you are NOT eligible for this hiring category

*DOD employees can access their SF-50 at: My Biz
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9. Disabled Veteran w/ a Service-Connected Disability, More than 10%, Less than 30%

Do you meet one of the following?  

• are a veteran who served on Active duty at any time and have a present service-connected disability of at least 10 percent but less than 30 percent; AND,

• your discharge was under conditions other than dishonorable.

Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility, by submitting:

• DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing dates of service, as well as character of discharge; member 4 copy of the DD Form 214 is preferable (Note: If you have more than one DD Form 214 for multiple periods of active duty service, you should submit a copy for each period of service.); AND

• A copy of a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs, dated 1991 or later, certifying an OVERALL Service Connected Disability of at least 10% but less than 30%; OR

• Certification document* which reflects your OVERALL service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30%

Note*** The "certification" letter is a written document on an official letterhead of the appropriate military branch in which the veteran served, and contains at a minimum, the service member's: (1) military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; (2) expected character of service (i.e. honorable); (3) rank; and (4) type of discharge. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, military personnel officer, or commander of the service member's unit or higher headquarters. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of ''veteran'' under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1) (Federal Register, 2016).

You may request copies of your military personnel records online at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records.
To obtain a copy of your DD-214 from the National Archives go to http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records.

Additional Veterans' preference information
U.S. Office of Personnel Management's Government-wide Veterans Employment Website: http://www.fedshirevets.gov
U.S. Department of Labor: http://www.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/choice.htm
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10. Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer

This category includes competitive service, career or career-conditional employees of federal agencies other than the Department of Defense (e.g., Dept of Labor, VA). 

Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility, by submitting a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").

*If you are currently working on a temporary or term appointment, or are serving on active duty in the U.S. military service, you are NOT eligible for this hiring category.
*If you are currently working for a private sector company performing work related to a contract with a federal agency, you are NOT eligible for this hiring category.

Are you applying to transfer from a federal agency other than the DoD?
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11. Prior Federal Service Employee

Do you meet the following?
  • former Federal service employee who attained permanent status (block 24 of SF-50 indicates either 1-Permanent or 2-Conditional); and
  • successfully completed either a Probationary or Trial Period; and
  • was not removed from Federal service for cause.
Supporting Documentation: You are required to submit acceptable proof of your appointment eligibility by submitting a copy of the SF-50, Notice of Personnel Action, you received upon separation from Federal employment that reflects "1" or "2" in block 24 (Tenure) along with your application/resume package.
 
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Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions. (limit 0 characters)
1. This is a Title 10 Excepted Service position covered by the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Appointment to this position does not confer competitive status. Prior to appointment applicants are required to sign a statement indicating they understand the conditions of employment or assignment to the position and acknowledge the consequences of failing to meet and maintain those required conditions. Are you willing to sign a Statement of Understanding and agree to the requirements of a DCIPS position? (limit characters)
2. Appointment to this position is subject to a two year trial period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in DoDI 1400.25 V2005. While serving a trial period the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights. Are you willing to serve a two year trial period? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Security Specialist position with Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Security Specialist at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Analyze data to identify physical and operations security or compliance or noncompliance, vulnerabilities, trends, strengths, and benchmarks in order to identify systemic deficiencies in security posture to develop and implement remedial action.
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3. Responsible for the initial and continued accreditation and management of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) within compliance standards established by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and/or Department of Defense (DoD) for SCIF facilities.
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4. Develop and maintain activity programs for information security including systems for classified document control and accountability, storage of classified materials, information, security inspections/inventories, personnel security training and orientation, briefings and debriefings, and inquires or investigation of possible loss or unauthorized disclosure of classified information.
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5. Conduct access eligibility reviews to address the suitability indicators of people that are recommended for Special Access Program/Alternate Compensatory Control Measures (SAP/ACCM) access.
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6. Analyze the effectiveness of security programs in order to develop new program measures to increase effectiveness of security programs in consonance with multi-level, special security operations.
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7. Make authoritative and independent recommendations/decisions based on interpretation of security controls, policies and procedures having direct impact on the security and sensitive activities mission of the organization.
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8. Receive, review, and process sensitive and complex requests for security clearances and/or access regarding very senior and/or very visible positions within the organization.
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9. Advise and assist military and senior leaders with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) program management to include operations policy, plans and integration. (limit characters)
10. Initiate and manage co-utilization agreements (CUA), Inter-Service Support Agreements (ISSA), and memorandums of understanding (MOU) relating to SCIFs, operations and security and intelligence support issues.
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11. Manage, review, coordinate and direct appropriate actions, countermeasures and reporting requirements involving Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Collateral classified information.
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12. Set up and maintain the accreditation for Special Access Program Facilities (SAPF) to ensure there is no conflict with program requirements.
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13. Coordinate Transient Electro-Magnetic Pulse Emanation Standard and Testing (TEMPEST) countermeasures for collateral and SCI facilities, to include inspections of proposed and existing sites, establishment of new SCI facilities, and maintenance of existing sites.
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14. Assist and advise command level management in matters pertaining to the enforcement of regulations governing the receipt, dissemination, reproduction, regarding, transmission, safekeeping, and destruction of classified material.
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15. Provide requirements and procedures to execute Nondisclosure Statement (NdS) based on determination and need for completion of NdS for granting access to SCI.
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16. Conduct risk assessment that weighs the value afforded a U.S. national security by an individual's continued SCI access eligibility against the risk posed by the intimate relationship with a foreign national when notified of intent the U.S. national will marry or cohabit with a foreign national.
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17. Review requests for access in special circumstances, that include national emergency situations and hostilities based, on urgent need of the organization to prevent failure or serious impairment of missions or operations that are in the best interest of the national security.
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18. Identify requirements for the safeguarding of classified information to include how classified information shall be protected against unauthorized disclosure during working hours, stored when not in use, escorted or hand-carried in and out of the installation command, and protected while in travel status.
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19. Develop, execute and implement policies and procedures governing the protection of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) operations, information, personnel and material.
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20. Develop, interpret and explain security policies, procedures, plans and regulatory guidance to all levels of management and operating elements concerning all aspects of security programs including SCI/collateral security programs and their interface with other related operational or security functions.
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21. Plan, develop and implement industrial security policies and procedures in order to monitor, approve, advise, and/or prepare all security and administrative processes required during the course of unclassified and classified contracts.
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22. Establish command visitor control procedures to accommodate visitor access to, or disclosure of, classified information to include verification of personnel security clearances and need-to-know.
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23. Complete SCI Access Suspension Incident Reports that identify specific reasons for the report, accesses held, justification for the debriefing and any other pertinent information.
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24. Develop and maintain training programs for organizational staff to support one or more of the following security program areas: Special Access Program, Special Technical Operations (STO), Sensitive Activities (SA), and/or Alternate Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM).
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25. Conduct documents, papers, articles, briefings and material pre-publication reviews to determine correct classification of information and/or that information proposed for public release contains no classified information.
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26. Give oral presentations to include briefings or conducting strategy sessions with senior level staff members, to include senior command officials, in order to resolve controversial matters or convey information relative to proposed changes in assigned program(s).
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27. Brief appointed inquiry official upon security incidents and violations when deliberate or accidental disclosure and/or exposure of SCI to unauthorized personnel resulting in loss, theft, or capture; recovery by salvage; defection; press leaks or public declarations; release of unauthorized publications; or unauthorized means.
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28. Conduct Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) indoctrinations and briefings to convey unique nature, unusual sensitivity and special security safeguards and practices for SCI handling, particularly the necessity to protect sensitive sources and methods.
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29. Interpret and explain SCI, collateral, and Special Access Program security policies, procedures, plans and regulatory guidance to all levels of management and operating elements concerning all aspects of security programs including their synchronization with other related operational or security functions.
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30. Conduct defensive travel security and risk of capture briefings to provide situational concepts of threats that can be encountered, to include providing passive and active measures to avoid becoming targets or inadvertent victims.
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31. Conduct SCI debriefings to individuals who have had their SCI access suspended and/or revoked.
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32. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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