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Position Title
SECURITY SPECIALIST
Agency
Air Combat Command
Announcement Number
7K-AFPC-12654839-687732-DM Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, December 30, 2024 to Monday, January 6, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
Please answer the following questions by selecting the appropriate response(s). NOTE: Applicants are responsible for claiming their appropriate eligibility/eligibilities. Veterans' Preference is NOT an eligibility; it is a hiring preference, where applicable. You must select at least one eligibility to receive consideration for this position. If you do not have one of the eligibilities listed, you are not "eligible" to apply for this position and your application will not be referred to the hiring manager.

We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list. All competitive eligible candidates must complete the entire Application Questionnaire as part of the application package. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section. (limit characters)
2. 30% DAV - Are you a veteran who separated, or are expected to be separated within the next 120 days, from active duty under honorable conditions and;
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more
OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more

You must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy must show character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service and Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service disability letter.  If claiming 10-point preference, you must also submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. (limit characters)
3. AF Internal Candidate - Are you a current AF or Space Force career or career-conditional permanent, competitive status Federal Civil Service employee, including those on LWOP?   If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you must submit a copy of your most recent career/career conditional SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) AND a copy of an SF-50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis. (limit characters)
4. DoD Transfer (Excluding Air Force) - Are you currently employed as a permanent career or career-conditional DoD (Army, Navy, Marines, DLA, DFAS, or DoDEA) employee in the competitive service?  If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you must submit a copy of your most recent career/career conditional SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) AND a copy of an SF-50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis. (limit characters)
5. EO 12721 - Were you employed overseas as an Appropriated Fund employee
AND 
• complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area
• receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating
AND
• return to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago? 

NOTE:  You must submit sufficient SF-50's to document 52 weeks creditable time in an overseas position with your application. (limit characters)
6. EO 13473:
Are you a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member?
 -OR-
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?

NOTE:  You must provide documentation that you are married to your spouse and your spouse is active duty (i.e., Letter from Military Personnel Flight (MPF), Command Sponsorship letter or current PCS orders).

For more information, review FedsHireVets.gov. (limit characters)
7. Reinstatement - Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee? 

If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. 
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1). (limit characters)
8. ICTAP - Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (limit characters)
9. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible:  I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor.  I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal appropriated or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 

NOTE 1:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 
NOTE 2:  You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD Form 3145-4) along with the documents identified in the vacancy announcement to verify your eligibility for MSP.

Additionally, please select all eligibilities you are qualified to claim.  You must select at least one other eligibility in addition to Military Spouse Preference (MSP), i.e., Transfer, Reinstatement, EO 13473, etc.

 (limit characters)
10. Non-DoD Transfer - Are you currently employed as a permanent career or career-conditional Non-DoD (Dept of Labor, VA, etc.,) employee in the competitive service?  If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you must submit a copy of your most recent career/career-conditional SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) AND a copy of an SF-50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis. (limit characters)
11. People with Disabilities, Schedule A - Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., you must provide a proof of a disability letter stating that you have an intellectual disability, severe physical disability or psychiatric disability. You can get this letter from your doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist or any federal, state or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits.

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources. 

For sample Schedule A Disability letter, review OPM Sample Schedule A Letters. (limit characters)
12. SIGAR - Have you completed at least 12 months of continuous service as an excepted service employee with SIGAR after December 16, 2014?

- OR -
 
Are you still employed with SIGAR on the date on which SIGAR terminates, whichever comes first?
 
If you answer yes to either question, you are required to submit:
•  Your most recent appointment/conversion SF-50 documenting your SIGAR eligibility for a competitive service appointment AND/OR
•  A letter issued by the SIGAR Office stating your competitive service appointment eligibility AND
•  The SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if not reflected on your submitted SF-50(s)
 
PLEASE NOTE: If you are applying for a higher grade than the grade you currently hold and have held a General Schedule non-temporary appointment within the previous 52 weeks, time-in-grade restrictions may apply. Be sure to submit the SF-50 for your non-temporary appointment and an additional SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within Rate/Grade Increases (WRI/WGI), and appointment/conversion SF-50s with an effective date more than one-year old).
 
Failure to provide documentation that fully supports your claim will result in a rating of ineligible.
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13. VRA - Are you a veteran who separated, or are expected to be separated within the next 120 days, from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
• recently separated (within the past 3 years) -OR-
• are a disabled veteran -OR-
• served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition -OR-
• received an Armed Forces Service Medal

If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.  If claiming disability preference, provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
2. I am a current permanent or former federal employee with less than 52 weeks break in the competitive service and I am applying for this position to be considered as a: (limit characters)
3. I am a current or prior military member of the Armed Forces that is retiring or has been retired less than 180 days. Hiring (appointments or transfers) of retiring or retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in any DoD Component during the 180 days immediately following retirement may only be made IAW DoDI 1402.01 and may require a waiver for appointment prior to the 180 days from official military retirement. (limit characters)
4. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
-OR-
Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee? (limit characters)
5. Are you retired from the Federal civilian service or are you in a phased retirement and receiving an annuity? (limit characters)
6. Did you voluntarily separate from federal service and receive Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay (VSIP)?

NOTE: If your response is yes, you must provide a copy of your SF 50 or Leave and Earnings statement showing receipt of payment as part of your application submission. If you become reemployed by the federal government within 5 years of separating from federal service and have received a VSIP, you will be required to repay the full VSIP amount paid to you. (limit characters)
7. Are you a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member?

NOTE: This item is for demographic reporting only. It does not confer eligibility or preference. If you want to apply as a military spouse, you must select from the eligibility options above. Military spouse and military spouse preference may not be available for all positions. (limit characters)
8. If you are a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member, did you relocate with the military member to their current duty station? (limit characters)
9. If you are currently employed in a permanent General Schedule (GS) position in the competitive service or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks, please identify your current grade held in a permanent position with inclusive dates, (e.g. 03 Jan 2015 to present). If your current grade is not your highest grade held, please provide both your current grade (with inclusive dates) and your highest grade held grade with inclusive dates, (e.g. 01 Jan 2014 to 02 Jan 2015). If you have not held a GS position in the last 52 weeks, you may skip this question. (Note: Your SF-50's should support the highest grade held). (limit characters)
Conditions of Employment
All applicants must complete the following section. This section will be used to determine your ability and willingness to accept certain conditions of employment or meet certain requirements of the position. Please respond 'Yes' or 'No' to the following statements. Failure to respond to this section will result in an ineligible rating. (limit characters)
1. This position requires a Special Sensitive security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). I am able and willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and review of my driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service. (limit characters)
2. I am able and willing to submit to pre-employment drug testing (urinalysis) as a condition of employment. This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP) and I am able and willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and if requested, to submit to random drug testing (urinalysis) on a recurring basis. Further, I am able and willing to sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP and understand I am subject to random drug testing as a condition of employment. (limit characters)
3. I am able and willing to accept a term position/appointment. (limit characters)
4. I am able and willing to accept an emergency/mission essential position which requires me to report to work and/or remain at work regardless of inclement weather; national disasters/emergencies. I understand I must be removed from military recall status and I may not join a reserve unit while assigned to an emergency/mission essential position. (limit characters)
5. All current federal employees must have a minimum performance rating of acceptable or higher to be considered for placement. Current federal employees who have a current unacceptable performance rating will be excluded from consideration. Note: Failure to select one of the below responses will render you ineligible for further consideration. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for a Security Specialist, GS-0080-11. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or specialized experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Security Specialist at the GS-0080-11 grade level. Your resume must support the response you select. (limit characters)
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Researches, interprets, analyzes, and applies security guidelines from various sources for local application. (limit characters)
3. Develops and implements security plans and procedures such as standard operating procedures, deployment, and operations security (OPSEC) plans for personnel and facilities that support sensitive
compartmented or special programs. (limit characters)
4. Implements procedures for document marking, safeguarding and use, personnel access controls, need to know criteria, physical storage and control, transmitting, transferring, reproducing, downgrading, and destroying information. (limit characters)
5. Implements local policies and procedures for the classification and protection of classified national defense and other sensitive information originated or controlled by supported activities. (limit characters)
6. Provides direction on document marking, safe-guarding, and use; personnel access controls; need-to-know criteria; physical storage and control; and transmitting, transferring, reproducing, downgrading, and destroying information. (limit characters)
7. Implements procedures for development of classification guidance, document marking, safeguarding, transmitting, transferring, reproducing, downgrading, and destroying information. (limit characters)
8. Develops and promulgates programs designed and tailored to meet the security needs of supported organizations. (limit characters)
9. Establishes, revises, reviews, and implements policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design on behalf of the APO and SSO, as necessary, to maintain effective and efficient security programs. (limit characters)
10. Assists with preparing accreditation packages to include fixed facility checklists, facility, and alarm diagrams, inspectable space determinations, and other essential physical security documents for submission to approval agencies. (limit characters)
11. Performs site surveys and assists with writing deployment plans. (limit characters)
12. Reviews Emergency Action Plans for supported facilities to provide maximum security based on risk management. (limit characters)
13. Provides guidance and monitors this process for supported facilities, assists in maintenance of master documentation on supported facilities and those under construction; coordinates initial operations and keeps
abreast of physical vulnerabilities and policies. (limit characters)
CERTIFICATION: I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)
14. Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below. (limit characters)
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