SECURITY SPECIALIST in Capodichino, Italy

Summary You will serve as a SECURITY SPECIALIST in the U.S. Sixth Fleet CNE-CNA-C6F of COMMANDER US NAVAL FORCES EUROPE Capodichino, Italy. Responsibilities You will provide expertise in matters pertaining to Access Control, Physical Security, Personnel Security, Industrial Security, Information Security and the safeguarding and destruction of classified information. You will protect the command from unauthorized disclosure, access, and/ or the compromise of vital information related to mission interest and the defense of our nation. You will execute and enforce all operational, functional, and mission assurance aspects as the Assistant Personal Security Representative. You will ensure classified material is properly protected and security clearance requests are accurately submitted into the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP). You will conduct in/ out-processing of personnel ensuring appropriate security briefings/ debriefings are completed and documented. You will serve as Visitor Control lead by receiving, reviewing and processing incoming visit requests, providing the required forms/ documentation for access to the command and issue access control badges. You will ensure proper vetting/ badging and monitor status until approval has been received and that all approved visitors are entered into command visitor log. You will manage the access control for the command, review policy directives from high authority, develop and prepare implementing procedures and guidelines, prepare memorandums and plans for assigned areas of responsibility. You will prepare general publication and special instructions (Standard Operating Procedures) and ensure they remain current. You will aid in planning to incorporate security into modifications/ renovations of security spaces. You will oversee, direct, monitor and conduct security surveys to monitor and enforce implementation and oversight of DoD Information Security Programs. You will develop, implement and administer the Industrial Security Program and enforce all operational, functional and mission assurance aspects of the program to include the maintenance of adverse information reports. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS 07-10) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized Experience may include: 1. Manages the visitor badge and pass program and validates inventory management for badge accountability 2. Ensures security clearance requests are accurately submitted in the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP), and similar related material for information that adversely reflects on the individual’s loyalty or character 3. Performs in-processing of new employees and debriefings on departing personnel when required. Manages the visitor badge and pass program and validates inventory management for badge accountability 4. Develops, implements, and as a command subject matter expert, administers the Industrial Security Program, and enforces all operational, functional, and mission assurance aspects of the program to include the establishment and maintenance of adverse information reports 5. Providing guidance and technical direction in the preparation of written responses to the DoD Central Adjudication Facility (DODCAF) when negative or adverse information affects employee security clearance eligibility Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Security Administration Series 0080 (opm.gov) 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 The following shows the amounts of education and/or experience required to qualify for this position. GS-09: Successful completion of master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related GS-11: Successful completion of Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Conditions of Employment: This position requires walking, standing, bending, and lifting to accomplish functional tasks as required. The position may require negotiating three flights of stairs. The work is primarily sedentary and is usually accomplished while the employee is seated at a desk/table or attending a conference/training. The incumbent may be required to go outside the building to perform perimeter security inspections within the working compound, respond to fire/security alarms and accompany first responders (when possible) to affected areas within the secure spaces. When deployed, the work environment will be on a ship or austere setting. This position has been identified as a designated position under the Drug Free Workplace Program. Incumbent of this position is subject to the possibility of a random drug test. The employee must be deployable. As situations warrant, employee will be required to perform duties while deployed at sea or remote work locations to support various exercise/operations. Travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments may be required. Employee must pass a medical examination and as required, receive immunizations or prophylactic medicine for overseas/deployed locations. This position is indexed as requiring a Tier I, Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Security Asset Protection Professional Certification, and Security Program Integration Professional Certification conferrals are required within two years of the appointment to this position in accordance with DOD 3305.13-M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification. Additional Information: If you are a dual citizen, please identify the countries of citizenship. The NATO Status of Forces Agreement prohibits employment in the U.S. Civilian Component in a host nation of any person who holds dual citizenship of the U.S. and the host nation. For example: A person who holds both Italian and U.S. citizenship may not be employed in the U.S. Civilian Component in Italy; however, that person is not prohibited by the NATO Status of Forces Agreement from employment in the U.S. civilian Component in another NATO host nation of which (s)he does not hold citizenship. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement and Alternate Placement Programs. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met. 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. 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf Tour of duty will be 36 months. To learn more about the living and working conditions at this military installation and additional Foreign Overseas information, go to: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Overseas/Pages/default.aspx Priority consideration will be given to military spouse preference and family member preference eligible residing in the commute area of the duty location for this position. Commute area is defined as the geographic area surrounding the duty location in which people can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily. Military Spouses and Family Members may apply 30 days before their anticipated arrival date. However, they will not receive preference until arrival at the foreign location. Additional documentation may be required prior to granting preference. Military spouses and family members who are appointed may not extend longer than 2 months following the transfer of the sponsor from the commuting area of the foreign duty station; 2 months beyond the separation of the appointee’s sponsor; or any time beyond the time employee ceases to be a family member. 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. 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: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/