MISSION ASSURANCE SPECIALIST

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities PRIMARY PURPOSE: To serve as the Mission Assurance Specialist for JBLE overseeing the Integrated execution of Integrated Defense and Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection for the 633 ABW; coordinating Joint efforts between the 633rd Security Forces Squadron and the 733d Security Force Squadron. Serves as the Counter-Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-SUAS) Program Manager to the 633 Air Base Wing. As such, provide technical expertise, expert guidance and comprehensive advice to Security Forces and installation-level leadership on C-SUAS readiness. Serves as an Exercise Planning Advisor for wing level exercises and evaluations targeting known areas of vulnerabilities to ensure the wing is prepared for various potential threats to personnel and resources within the Joint-Base. DUTIES: Analyzing, developing, and evaluating detailed plans, goals, and objectives for the implementation of the Air Base Wing's Joint Integrated Defense Plan. Serves as the Air Base Wing's Integrator on matters involving Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP). Manages C-SUAS program for the 633d ABW. Conducts long-term planning, workload management, functional/technical advice and guidance, and continuity of operations for the C-SUAS program. Serves as one of the Wing's Exercise Planning Specialist for Joint-Base Exercise Planning and Execution Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED): This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. QUALIFICATIONS: In order to qualify, you must meet the Specialized Experience Requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions: Administrative and Management Positions- Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series (0301) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 (or higher) grade level or equivalent (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). Examples of specialized experience include knowledge of a wide range of security specialties to identify and resolve conventional policy and program objectives, and procedures within the security functional area; extensive knowledge in the specialized fields of physical security, force protection, and antiterrorism; knowledge of DoD, USAF, and MAJCOM policy requirements and Tactics Techniques and Procedures (TTP), which are used to formulate an integrated program which meets regulatory requirements and reduces vulnerabilities; knowledge of security policy requirements and procedures to provide recommendations for making decisions and policy development on short and long-term security planning; and knowledge of C-SUAS and AT/FP standards to assess installation projects. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of a wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices to review, analyze, and resolve difficult and complex security problems. Knowledge of DoD and Air Force C-SUAS and antiterrorism and force protection doctrine, policies, and instructions to coordinate objectives and develop plans for interrelated security programs. Knowledge of a broad range of security program relationships to make recommendations allowing for differing program requirements, and multiple security objectives. Skill in gathering, assembling, and analyzing facts; drawing conclusions; devising solutions to problems; identifying changes and trends; and preparing and presenting information to leadership. Ability to prioritize and recommend resourcing strategies for the correction or mitigation of C-SUAS and AT vulnerabilities on the installation. Ability to assist evaluation teams in developing realistic and relevant scenarios to exercise and validate the C-SUAS and AT program. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties, click here.