Supervisory Security Assistant

DLA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Careers seeks a Supervisory Security Assistant to oversee DEERS/RAPIDS operations and site access control. The role covers managing security for DEERS/RAPIDS workstations, training and assigning RAPIDS user roles, and supervising personnel security checks across CAC terminals and DBIDS processes.

The position requires safeguarding ID card programs, managing fingerprint systems for hiring, and directing access control through Site Security Managers and Registrars. A U.S.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 or higher in Federal service, military, or private sector.
• Issuing ID cards to eligible recipients upon presentation of required documentation.
• Implementing physical access controls to reduce risk of equipment tampering.
• Knowledge and experience with DEERS/RAPIDS and access control functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee work of Site Security Managers (SSMs) and Verifying Officials (VO) for DEERS/RAPIDS.
• Manage operations and security of DEERS/RAPIDS workstations and operators; maintain RAPIDS user roster and roles.
• Direct installation access control operations through supervision of SSMs and Registrars for DBIDS.
• Ensure system security of CAC terminals and execute DEERS/RAPIDS operations.
• Safeguard cardstock, accountability, inventories and inspections related to the ID card program.
• Manage systems supporting issuance of DoD identification and local visitor badges and fingerprint system for hiring actions.

Skills

DEERS/RAPIDS knowledge

Access control

Fingerprint verification

Personnel security

Security supervision

Job description

Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

Duties

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• Serves as a Supervisory Security Assistant, overseeing the work of Site Security Managers (SSM) and Verifying Officials (VO) for the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS), RAPIDS.
• Manages the operations and security of the DEERS/RAPIDS workstations and operators. Maintains roster of RAPIDS users. Adds, trains, and assigns roles of users and views or updates the RAPIDS configuration utilities.
• Directs installation access control operations through oversight and supervision of Site Security Managers (SSMs)and Registrars for the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS).
• Responsible for the system security of all Common Access Card (CAC) terminals and executing DEERS/RAPIDS operations.
• Safeguard cardstock, accountability, inventories and inspections of processes/material associated with the identification card program.
• Manages multiple systems supporting issuance of DoD Identification and local visitor badges as well as fingerprint system for hiring actions and personnel security requests.

Requirements

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Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule. Monday thru Friday 0600-1430
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: No
• Pre-Employment Physical: Not Required
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Supervisory Security Assistant, your resume and supporting documentation must support:

• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-08 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
• Issuing ID cards to eligible recipients upon presentation of the required documentation.
• Implementing physical access controls to reduce the risk of equipment tampering.
• Validating the identity of individuals whose fingerprints cannot be captured.
• Knowledge and experience of a full range of standardized technical and clerical assignments pertaining to DEERS/RAPIDS and access control functions.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

As required by 5 C.F.R.

• 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. 1194).

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Reemployed Annuitants

This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.

Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal.

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