Security Specialist

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an advanced trainee to receive formal and on-the-job training in the Security Administration Career Field and to complete developmental assignments and training outlined in the formal training and development plan. The recognized full performance ("target") grade for this position is GS-0080-11.Qualifications: Air Force Qualification Standards
To qualify for a GS-07: Completion of 1 full year of graduate level education, or bachelor's degree with Superior academic Achievement as provided in the "General Policies and Instructions" for Qualifications Standards Operating Manual, or 5 academic years of pre-professional study, or 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-5.
To qualify for a GS-09: Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B or J.D., if related.
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.
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. Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force directives relative to security administration.
2. Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and methods of the Information, Personnel and Industrial security programs.
3. Knowledge and understanding of programs concerned with classifying and declassifying defense information.
4. Ability to recognize employee security awareness needs and implement program to acquaint them with their security responsibilities.
5. Ability to conduct periodic security surveys and inspections of contractor facilities to ensure compliance with security requirements and to advise management of deficiencies and corrective actions needed to meet security requirements.
6. Ability to deal effectively with personnel in presenting the policies, procedures, and methods connected with the Air Force security 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.Education:
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
YOUR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT COVERS:

• Participant Agreement ?
• Orientation program ?
• Mentorship throughout the Program ?
• Individual Training & Development Plan to assist with career planning, professional development, and training activities ?
• At least 40 hours of formal, interactive training each year of the Program ? Opportunity for career advancement

AFTER PROGRAM COMPLETION: ?

• Recent Graduates who are selected for conversion must have completed all requirements of the program successfully ?
• Demonstrated successful job performance consistent with the applicable performance appraisal program ?
• Met the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualification standard for the position to which the Recent Graduate will be converted

NOTE: It is important to remember that eligibility for conversion does not guarantee that the Department of the Air Force will offer conversion.Employment Type: FULL_TIME