Job summary

You will serve as a SECURITY SPECIALIST in the Security Division Code N1110, Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (FDRMC), Capodichino, Italy. The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption.

Major duties

You will be responsible for the overall administration and control of the personnel security program to include all actions pertaining to and concerning security clearance in accordance with command and higher echelon's regulations. You will develop numerous security related plans including security SOPS, emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, crime prevention programs, and force protection and anti-terrorism program. You will ensure corrective action is taken in the occurrence of compromise and preventive measures are developed and in placed to prevent future occurrences. You will ensure that access rosters and personnel security folders are properly maintained for all cleared personnel You will be responsible for the management of all security programs i.e. personnel security, information security, physical security, communications security, and other security related programs and functions.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following: 1) Utilizing knowledge of directives pertaining to protection of personnel against acts of terrorism and safeguard property, information, and material; 2) Possessing a wide range of personnel security concepts (i.e. investigation scope and regulatory requirements for each security clearance level and knowledge in security program interrelationships to coordinate objectives and plans); 3) Applying policy direction to specific operating requirements with the skill and ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and knowledge of personal computers and specialized security software and; 4) Evaluating and analyzing security problems and threats and recommend corrective actions or preventive measures. NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for this position. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/security-administration-series-0080/ 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

ADDITONAL INFORMATION: Travel is dependent upon position description and availability of funding. If you are a dual citizen, please identify the countries of citizenship. The NATO Status of Forces Agreement prohibits employment in the U.S. Civilian Component in a host nation of any person who holds dual citizenship of the U.S. and the host nation. For example: A person who holds both Italian and U.S. citizenship may not be employed in the U.S. Civilian Component in Italy; however, that person is not prohibited by the NATO Status of Forces Agreement from employment in the U.S. civilian Component in another NATO host nation of which (s)he does not hold citizenship. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category 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/ OTHER REQUIREMENT: It is the employee's responsibility to transport him/herself in an expeditious manner between job sites in the local area of his /her permanent duty station with reimbursement of costs in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations. 10% travel may be required.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: WRITTEN COMMUNICATION ORAL COMMUNICATION PROBLEM SOLVING This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structured Interview and Accomplishment Record. The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.