Security Specialist
What you'd do
This vacancy is for a GS-0080-12, Security Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, MIFC PAC SECURITY and FASSO BRANCH in ALAMEDA, California. This is a temporary appointment not to exceed 9/30/2027. However, an extension is possible up to 2-years.
Major duties
You will serve as a Security Specialist and be responsible for management of Coast Guard Pacifica Area Intelligence Division Sensitive Compartmented Information facility (SCIF). Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Analyzing and resolving personnel security problems with investigation, such as conflicting or insufficient data, evidence, or testimony. Developing and performing Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) indoctrinations and education briefings for qualified individuals of activities serve their Reserve Units, and associated contractors. Reviewing plans for proposed or new projects to assure the presence of adequate planning for information security and other controls. Inspecting, analyzing, and evaluating security systems. Studying and analyzing problems areas or situations identified through inspections and develops appropriate controls. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information
What you need to qualify
To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. SCI Personnel Security (PERSEC): Experience administering SCI personnel security requirements, including reviewing and processing SCI eligibility and access actions, conducting indoctrinations and debriefings, processing visit certifications, and advising personnel on SCI security requirements. SCIF Physical Security and Accreditation: Experience supporting the accreditation, inspection, administration, or continued operation of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), including application of ICD 705 physical and technical security requirements. SCI Information Security: Experience implementing and overseeing procedures for the receipt, handling, safeguarding, transmission, storage, dissemination, and destruction of Sensitive Compartmented Information and other classified national security information. SCI Security Program Management and Compliance: Experience evaluating SCI security programs for compliance with applicable policies and directives; conducting or supporting inspections, self-assessments, incident inquiries, corrective actions, and security education and awareness activities. Security Policy, Analysis, and Advisory Support: Experience interpreting and applying Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, or other federal security policies and providing technical guidance and recommendations to leadership, customers, and security personnel regarding complex SCI security matters. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.
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