Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement. Responsibilities Implements policies, standards, procedures and security method, and their applications. Prepares local security operating procedures and supplements to agency personnel Serves as the security focal point between government agencies, customers and contractors. Prepares internal operating procedures for various assigned locations within the agency and ensures that they are in compliance with security regulations. Maintains continuous contact with military intelligence, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI). And Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) and local law enforcement in order to obtain the most current data available. Directs and monitors the continuing reduction of classified holdings and reports the results of annual reviews and purges to higher level management Provides assistance in classification issues and coordinates with the appropriate activities to resolve classification issues. Reviews classification decisions based on the classification guides. Provides assistance to the Facility Security Manager in protecting classified information presented at meetings and briefings. Prepares emergency plans pertaining to sabotage, civil disturbance, terrorism, threats and insurgencies which affect the protection of agency personnel, property, and facilities. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for a Security Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in, or related to, this position. To qualify for the NH-03 level, specialized experience must be at the NH-02 or GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time after appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Experience applying a wide range of security requirements established by legislation, executive order, regulations, directives, and various policy statements, Develops policies and procedures to protect classified information. Conducts security inspections to ensure implementation of and compliance with requirements of the agency's information security program. Implements policies, standards, procedures, security methods and their applications. Prepares instructional training to agency personnel in regards to security concerns and protection in the interest of national security. Serves as the security focal point between government agencies, customers and contractors. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information 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/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Tour of Duty: Flexible FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit: No If selected for an interview, you may be required to provide your last three performance appraisals to the panel. Selectee may be required to serve a trial/probationary period. Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive may be authorized at Management's discretion.