Security Specialist

3 weeks ago


Washington, United States US Department of Energy - Agency Wide Full time

**Duties**:
**This is an Excepted Service position. This appointment will not confer Competitive Service career-conditional or career tenure status. This means that if you are selected, you would have to compete with other applicants in open competition to meet requirements for another Federal position, unless you meet the requirements for reinstatement. Applicants who voluntarily convert from the competitive service, Senior Executive Service, or other pay systems to a non-time limited appointment under this excepted service authority are not afforded "fallback rights" to the pay system previously assigned prior to conversion.**

**As a full performance GS-13, Security Specialist, you will**:

- Assist the Security Division to ensure compliance with security requirements for accrediting sensitive compartmented information facilities (SCIFs) and interface with the Intelligence Community (IC) on matters related SCIFs.
- Provide technical and physical security recommendations to Branch Chief concerning the accreditation of proposed SCIFs within the DOE complex.
- Assist in overseeing the execution of polices and directives within the intelligence complex.
- Participate in working group meetings and regularly interact with the IC personnel for essential physical and technical matters pertaining to SCIFs.
- Research and analyze emerging security technology and requirements to identify implementation requirements, resource implications, and impact on existing security infrastructure and operations.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
- If selected, you may be required to complete a one year trial period.
- This position has been designated as Special-Sensitive (High Risk) and requires a security clearance at the Q level. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain this clearance; failure to do so may result in separation from federal service.
- In addition, the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance prior to entrance on duty; failure to do so may result in separation from federal service.
- The incumbent is required to complete an initial Counterintelligence (CI) evaluation and on a recurring basis, which may include a CI-scope polygraph examination.
- This position does not support 100% remote work. You will be required to report physically to the official reporting worksite as specified by the supervisor, but no less than 2 days per pay period.
- Limited telework may be available based upon mission requirements of the position.
- This position is not included in a Bargaining Unit.

**Qualifications**:

- Evaluating telecommunications systems, electrical and mechanical designs, cable control or facility vulnerability to implementing technical countermeasures.
- Assisting with periodic inspections or site visits of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) to determine compliance with existing standards.
- Assisting with the development of security awareness or education to focus on the requirements of the SCI program.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.

**You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.**

**Education**:
**There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.**

**Additional information**:

- The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.
- Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available.
- The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a
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