INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST

About the role

This INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST is part of the CA 163 ATKW.

What you will do

• THIS IS A T5 EXCEPTED SERVICE, PERMANENT POSITION The primary purpose of the INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST, GS-0080-12, is to serve as the Wing Chief of Information Protection at Air National Guard facilities.
• Accountable for achieving program goals and objectives across multiple functions and disciplines and providing a focused, seamless, and supportive environment for protecting information in order to conduct effective air, space and cyberspace operations.
• Chairs the Wing Security Advisory Group (WSAG) or facsimile and directs activities of its diverse membership to develop risk assessments and analyses.
• Advises the Commander on risk assessments and recommends risk avoidance/mitigation.
• Makes information protection risk assessments and risk management/mitigation strategies/recommendations based on intelligence-derived threat issues that may require deviations from or synthesis of policies.
• Collects, assembles, analyzes, and assesses background, data and other intelligence information.
• Develops processes, methods, and recommendations to defeat intelligence gathering or risk exposure of information and ultimately prevent the compromise, loss, unauthorized access/disclosure, destruction, distortion or non-accessibility of information.
• Regulate access to sensitive information, controlled unclassified information and classified information produced by, entrusted to or under the control of the United States Government.
• Oversees the development of recurring education and training for Top Secret Control Officers (TSCO) and Original Classification Authorities (OCA).
• Formulates and manages supplemental security education and training courses, meetings, and aids to assure maximum effectiveness of the programs.
• Presents security material and distributes pertinent security information at semiannual Security Managers and Contractor Facility Security Managers meetings.
• Provides technical advice, training, and assistance to commanders, directorates, and security managers regarding all aspects of Information Security and the convergent effect on industrial security and personnel security.
• Provides advice, assistance, and training on Information Security matters to all wing security specialists supporting other programs and organizations.
• Directs the overarching focus and direction of the organization.
• Provides broad directions for work by articulating goals or financial constraints of higher level management or headquarters.
• Explains performance expectations to subordinates and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
• Appraises performance of employees rated.
• Applies EEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions.
• Researches, evaluates, prepares, and disseminates replies to policy questions relative to all assigned programs.
• Analyzes major problems, mission vulnerabilities, security impacts to mission assurance, and convergence difficulties involving one or more security disciplines as directed or self-identified and provides cost effective, efficient, and productive solutions to ensure mission success.
• Analyzes complex information security problems, mission vulnerabilities, security impacts to mission assurance, and convergence difficulties involving multiple security disciplines and other functional areas and provides cost effective, efficient, and productive solutions to ensure mission success.
• Analyzes weaknesses identified during ISPRs, and higher headquarters inspections of systemic security problems in order to modify and apply recommended solutions.
• Reviews, analyzes, and briefs on the results of preliminary inquiries and formal investigations resulting from security violations/incidents.
• The position resides within the infrastructure and support functions of the state National Guard; the incumbent is not subject to mobilization, nor is the work described part of the military mission; and the incumbent does not perform a key advisory or essential administrative role that is inherently military.
• In addition, the position must meet one of the following: It does not have a comparable military function; the position is required in full-time (civilian) role when the organization, or similar military position, is mobilized to perform continuing post-mobilization functions; or the position requires a skill or competency that necessitates technical expertise or professional qualifications that cannot be readily found in the military structure of the state military force.
• May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.

Requirements

• Recruitment/Relocation Recruitment/Relocation Incentive IS NOT authorized, subject to funding and approval.
• PCS Relocation Costs IS NOT authorized based on determination that Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is not in the Government best interest.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be required to successfully complete a one or two year trial period. U.S. citizenship is required.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Must maintain proper security clearance.
• Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Security Program Integration Professional Certification (SPIPC) and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) conferrals are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position in accordance with DOD 3305.13-M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
• This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance.
• Security Clearance: at a minimum a National Agency Check is required prior to position assignment.

Education

N/A

How you will be evaluated

Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category.

The quality categories are: 1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position. 2.

Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position. 3. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.

Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire.

Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully.

Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. All applicants' qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities): Ability to lead or supervise, Operations Security, Security Education, Training and Awareness, and Vulnerabilities Assessment and Management IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.

WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position.

If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed in your own words.
• In accordance with applicable hiring guidance, resumes are limited to two (2) pages.
• Applicants who submit a resume exceeding two pages will be determined ineligible and removed from further consideration.
• Only resumes meeting the stated page limitation will be reviewed and evaluated.
• Schedule A Eligibility Letter if you are applying as an individual with a disability under the Schedule A special hiring authority.
• SF-15 Application for 10-point Veteran Preference or supporting documentation (if applicable).
• Other supporting documents: applicable documents required for qualification, education, or certification as stated above.
• Veterans Information: Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation.
• You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility.
• Acceptable documentation may be: A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions A "certification" or memorandum that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification or memorandum is signed.
• A letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility (You can request this by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center, or online.) NOTE: Failure to provide supporting documentations for veteran's preference claims will result in automatic ineligibility to receive preference.
• Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation: Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3) Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
• Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation: Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2) Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
• Applicant claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Employees must submit the following documentation: DoD Retained Grade Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-1) SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status Copy of the notification letter the employee received (RIF or classification downgrade) Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, Military Spouse Preference must submit the following documentation: DoD Military Spouse Preference Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-4) Sponsor's PCS Orders Proof of Military member's current active duty status Marriage Certificate

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

If you do not receive an email that your application has been received, make sure the application was correctly submitted. False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (***).

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please email *** or Fax to ***. This is an Excepted Service position.

Applicants who currently hold a Competitive Service status and is offered a position with the California National Guard, will lose their Competitive Service status to become Excepted Service. Competitive Service applicants who are Career and have completed the three year service requirement permanent tenure (Block 24 reflects "1") are eligible for lifetime reinstatement rights.

Competitive Service applicants who are Career Conditional and have not completed the three year service requirement (Block 24 reflects "2") are eligible for three year reinstatement rights.

As a condition of employment, new appointees are required to serve a trial period.

Individuals who are initially appointed to a permanent or indefinite position in the CMD must complete a one (1) or two (2) year trial period subject to appointment type (DSMT or T5) and veteran's preference. Trial periods for federal excepted service employees are established under 5 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter A-Part 11.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (the Fair Chance Act) prohibits Federal agencies and Federal contractors acting on their behalf from requesting that an applicant for Federal employment disclose criminal history record information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment to that applicant.

When it is alleged that an agency employee has violated the requirements, an applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance with 5 U.S.C. 9202 and 5 CFR part 920 by an employee of the agency.