Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as the Government Special Access Program Security Officer at the United States Air Force Warfare Center. Lead, direct, manage and operationally manage the SAP security of five wings and two named units with more than 13,000 military and civilian personnel.
Conditions of Employment (cont'd...) This position is emergency essential (E-E). The incumbent must meet all requirements of E-E positions and may be required, as a condition of employment, to take a series of vaccinations and annual boosters to immunize against anthrax and other diseases. During a crisis, the incumbent or designated alternate must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority. The same will be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. This meets the criteria of an E-E position and requires that the incumbent or designated alternate to be removed from any military recall status. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive knowledge of security policy requirements to function as technical authorities in assignments requiring the application of new theories and developments to security problems. Apply knowledge of other security specialties to resolve major conflicts in policy and program objectives. Perform key decision-making and policy-developing responsibilities in difficult assignments, such as planning for new security program requirements or leading interagency study groups. Advise top-level agency security and subject-matter managers on new developments, planning long-range studies and forecasts, recommending methods for enhancing security system efficiency, evaluating and making recommendations concerning overall plans and proposals for major agency and interagency security projects, and implementing national level guidance in agency standards, guidelines, or policies for major security programs. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Expert knowledge of SAP Management, security concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas. 2. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. 3. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, provides instructions, and maintains good working relationships. 4. Mastery knowledge of security and safety concepts, principles, practices and procedures to analyze, and resolve issues. 5. Skill in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the installation. 6. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Plans, organizes, directs, and administratively/operationally manages the activities of the USAFWC SAP office for the USAFWC and subordinate units. As the USAFWC's SAP technical advisor, consults on the Center's SAP security functions, with emphasis on information, personnel, and physical security disciplines. Represents the USAFWC with a variety of councils, boards, working groups, and panels inside and outside the agency. Exercises personnel management responsibilities for both an administrative as well as an operational security chain of command.