SECURITY SPECIALIST (TRAINING SPECIALIST)

Air National Guard Units

California

On-site

USD 77,000 - 100,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Air National Guard Units in California seeks a Security Specialist (Training Specialist) at GS-0080-9 to manage the SF squadron program, including AEF deployments, formal training, readiness and emergency management.

The selectee provides guidance to the squadron commander on SF programs, personnel management, budget and training resources for drill-status personnel. Indefinite appointment with potential conversion pending funding and performance.

Qualifications

Master’s degree or 2 years of graduate study
Transcript/certificates required at time of application
Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalence

Responsibilities

Serve as SME for SF squadron program including AEF deployments
Oversight of formal training programs and readiness activities
Provide guidance on personnel management, budget and resources

Skills

Security operations

Training programs

Emergency management

Education

Master’s degree

Graduate coursework equivalent

Job description

SECURITY SPECIALIST (TRAINING SPECIALIST)

This SECURITY SPECIALIST (TRAINING SPECIALIST) position, is located in an Air National Guard Wing (ANG), Mission Support Group, Security Forces (SF) Squadron and is part of the CA 129 RQW.

Key Responsibilities

THIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE, INDEFINITE POSITION Indefinite appointment cannot exceed 5 years. Selectee may be non-competitively converted to permanent status if/when funding becomes available or position becomes unencumbered.

The primary purpose of the SECURITY SPECIALIST (TRAINING SPECIALIST), GS-0080-9, is to serve as the subject matter expert in managing the SF Squadron program to include Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) deployments, formal training programs, and readiness and emergency management.

Provides guidance and recommendations to the squadron commander on all aspects of SF programs for military personnel management, budget and management analysis, training, and training resources for drill-status personnel. May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.

Requirements & Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: A master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work required.

When there is a positive education or certification requirement, or you are using education to qualify as a substitution for experience, copies of transcripts (unofficial) and/or certificates are required at the time of application to verify that you meet the educational/certification requirement or substitution. Failure to provide transcripts and/or certificates at the time of application will result in automatic disqualification.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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: www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $77161 – $100315/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.