SECURITY SPECIALIST (NUCLEAR).

U.S. Pacific Fleet; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Pacific Fleet is seeking a Security Professional to coordinate NNPI requirements and advise on related security measures. You will develop and maintain NNPI instructions and SOPs, ensuring compliance with higher directives and DoD standards.

Responsibilities include advising on security measures for NNPI programs and planning contingency actions in response to NNPI needs, while aligning with crew safety and economic feasibility considerations.

Qualifications

• Specialized NNPI policy/program development experience.
• Familiarity with CNIA, NWA, and CAA NNPI spaces.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer NNPI requirements for command personnel.
• Develop, manage, and update NNPI instructions and SOPs to ensure NNPI compliance.
• Advise on security measures for Pearl Harbor NNPI programs.

Skills

Policy development

Program management

Security advisory

NNPI familiarity

Tools

SFPC certification

Job description

• You will coordinate and administer Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI) requirements for all command personnel in accordance with local mandates and higher directives.


• You will provide the development, management, and administration of drafts, reviews, and updates as required of the command’s NNPI instruction and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance relating to the NNPI Program.


• You will serve as an advisor on security measures for the development, planning and implementation of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and IMF Security Program as it pertains to the NNPI programs.


• You will formulate and recommend contingency plans, policies and procedures to initiate action based on indicated or anticipated need and provide recommendations, advice and assistance to the Director of Security on NNPI problems.


• You will review, coordinate and provide professional input to the instructions and provides evaluation and problem resolution on conflicting standards and methods from the standpoint of economy, safety, and engineering feasibility.


• You will plan, schedule, coordinate, execute and monitor all efforts necessary to effect compliance with NNPI regulatory requirements established by higher headquarters and governing agencies.

Duties

• You will coordinate and administer Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI) requirements for all command personnel in accordance with local mandates and higher directives.


• You will provide the development, management, and administration of drafts, reviews, and updates as required of the command’s NNPI instruction and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance relating to the NNPI Program.


• You will serve as an advisor on security measures for the development, planning and implementation of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and IMF Security Program as it pertains to the NNPI programs.


• You will formulate and recommend contingency plans, policies and procedures to initiate action based on indicated or anticipated need and provide recommendations, advice and assistance to the Director of Security on NNPI problems.


• You will review, coordinate and provide professional input to the instructions and provides evaluation and problem resolution on conflicting standards and methods from the standpoint of economy, safety, and engineering feasibility.


• You will plan, schedule, coordinate, execute and monitor all efforts necessary to effect compliance with NNPI regulatory requirements established by higher headquarters and governing agencies.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.


• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.


• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.


• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov


• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.


• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.


• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.


• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.


• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.


• Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.


• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.


• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.


• This Security Professional Educational Development (SPeD) position requires DoD certification. Selectee must obtain and maintain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within prescribed timeframes.


• This position may require you to be willing and able to climb ladders and scaffolding.


• This position may require you to be willing and able to work onboard ships.


• You will be required to live or work within the commute area of the duty location(s) listed for this position


• This position may require you to be willing and able to lift and/or carry loads/items up to 30 pounds in weight.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-11) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: planning, developing, and implementing policies, procedures, and processes relating to Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI) and Nuclear Power classification guidelines as well as familiarity with various nuclear related spaces such as Controlled Nuclear Information Areas (CNIA), Nuclear Work Areas (NWA), and Controlled Access Areas (CAA) and the rules and regulations relating to them.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at:

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) 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:

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

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.