Security Specialist.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Wiesbaden; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

US Army Corps of Engineers in Wiesbaden, Germany is looking for a seasoned security professional to oversee the Personnel Security Program for the Europe District. You will ensure compliance with DoD directives, maintain clearance records, and advise on complex security issues.

Responsibilities include managing SCI and SAP security programs, conducting staff training, monitoring adjudication decisions, and serving as the Special Security Representative.

Qualifikationen

• One year of specialized experience implementing a Personnel Security Program and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Experience tracking personnel security data and monitoring investigation statuses.
• Ability to maintain and initiate reviews of security clearance records and files.

Aufgaben

• Plan and implement the Personnel Security Program and ensure compliance with regulations and directives.
• Advise security personnel and HR on complex security actions and ensure proper clearances.
• Monitor security databases for actions and adjudications, assess adverse information, and recommend actions.
• Provide security training for personnel and leaders; manage foreign travel reporting and briefing.
• Serve as SSR and manage SCI and SAP security programs.

Ausbildung

Doctoral degree or 3 years of graduate education (Security Management)

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement the Personnel Security Program and see compliance with regulations, directives, and guidance from higher headquarters. Represent the Europe District Security Office at meetings and conferences pertaining to Personnel Security.
• Advise security personnel and human resources of proper courses of action to resolve complex security issues. Ensure all Europe District personnel are properly cleared and have the required background investigations to perform their assigned duties.
• Monitor security databases for requests for action, updates, and adjudication decisions. Determine the impact of adverse information, exercise discretion to evaluate the potential effect upon security, and recommend appropriate action.
• Present relevant security program training for personnel and leaders throughout the Europe District. Manage the foreign travel reporting and briefing program. Produce ad hoc training and awareness materials as needed.
• Point of contact for Visitor Access Requests and deployment support. Also serve as the designated Special Security Representative (SSR), managing the Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAPs) security programs.

Duties

• Plan and implement the Personnel Security Program and ensure compliance with regulations, directives, and guidance from higher headquarters. Represent the Europe District Security Office at meetings and conferences pertaining to Personnel Security.
• Advise security personnel and human resources of proper courses of action to resolve complex security issues. Ensure all Europe District personnel are properly cleared and have the required background investigations to perform their assigned duties.
• Monitor security databases for requests for action, updates, and adjudication decisions. Determine the impact of adverse information, exercise discretion to evaluate the potential effect upon security, and recommend appropriate action.
• Present relevant security program training for personnel and leaders throughout the Europe District. Manage the foreign travel reporting and briefing program. Produce ad hoc training and awareness materials as needed.
• Point of contact for Visitor Access Requests and deployment support. Also serve as the designated Special Security Representative (SSR), managing the Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAPs) security programs.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19.
• Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26JUL12 DODI 1400.25 V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights. Visit https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license and USAREUR driver's license.
• Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid US Tourist and Official passport for the duration of employment.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance level with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access for the duration of employment.
• This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) subject to pre-employment drug test and random drug testing based on the requirement to possess a Top Secret security clearance.
• This position has been identified for the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification Program. Incumbent must obtain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within the first two years of employment.
• The duties of the position may require the incumbent to occasionally be in an on-call status.

Qualifications

Who May Apply

• Current Civilian Employees of the Organization Applying to OCONUS Positions
• Consideration will also be given to current Army employees with personal competitive status.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Implementing an organization's Personnel Security Program and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and directives; 2) Tracking Personnel Security data and monitoring investigation statuses; AND 3) Maintaining current security clearance records, public trust and personnel files, and initiating reviews on personnel as needed.

Education

Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Security Management.

Combination of Education and Experience

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Time in Grade Requirement

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

FOREIGN EDUCATION

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area.
• If an employee brings a child to an overseas location and that child is entitled to attend a DoD school on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, the DoDEA and the Military Department responsible for providing related services will ensure that the child, if eligible for special education, receives a free appropriate public education, including related services pursuant to DoDI 1342.12 and DoDM 1342.12.
• If an employee brings an infant or toddler (up to 3 years of age) to an overseas location, and that infant or toddler, but for the child's age, is entitled to attend the DoDEA on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, then the Military Department responsible for EIS will provide the infant or toddler with the required EIS in accordance with the eligibility criteria consistent with DoDI 1342.12 and DoDM 1342.12.
• Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
• Pay retention may be offered to selected applicants for positions at overseas locations. Pay retention will not be offered as an incentive for employees moving between overseas positions.
• Selectees may receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, home leave, etc. Selectees will have their eligibility for foreign area benefits determined at the time of hire in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and
• For positions in a foreign country, that country's laws or international agreements may have a direct impact on the ability of an employee's same sex domestic partner or spouse to accompany the employee and receive certain benefits. If you believe you may be affected by these laws and agreements, you should familiarize yourself with relevant information and direct questions concerning a specific country (Foreign Duty Location) to the appropriate Army Human Resources point of contact prior to the acceptance of employment and your entrance on duty.
• This is a Physical Security & Law Enforcement Career Field position.
• The initial length of this overseas tour is 36 months.
• Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.