Security Specialist
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Job Location:
Rosslyn, VA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 121785 - 158322
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This position is in the Office of Special Programs High Threat Programs Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS/HTP/SP). You willserve as a Security Specialist (Special Operations Coordinator SOC) and the Bureausprimary liaison with the United States Special Operations Commands (USSOCOM) Integrated SurveyProgram (ISP).
- Coordinates the prioritization of approvals for and conduct of surveys of U.S. diplomatic facilities overseas.
- Advises on modifications to the programs survey methodology scope collection mechanisms and methods of dissemination.
- Liaises between stakeholders to manage share and streamline information training and resources related to contingency planning.
- Provides technical support to management to ensure timely appropriate and effective military assistance during heightened hostilities crises and evacuations at high threat overseas posts.
- Facilitates diplomatic passport issuance ensuring compliance with Department policies and procedures pertaining to the issuance and control of Diplomatic Passports.
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
- Obtain/maintain eligibility to access Sensitive Compartmented Information
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit: must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.
NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions per 5CFR 300 Subpart F.
Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
- Experience assessingasset depth and capability capacity to develop surveys to improve mitigation outcomes.
- Experience analyzing data to recommend changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Experience coordinating efforts with multiple stakeholders.
There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position.
Education
Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.
Additional information
- For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at or
- If eligible situational telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Low Voltage
- Network Management
- IDS
- Computer Networking
- Field Service
- ICD Coding
- Military Experience
- Security
- Security System Experience
- Information Security
- Troubleshooting
