Summary You will serve as a COMMUNICATION MATERIAL SPECIALIST in the COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION (N6) of COMHELSEACOMBATWING LANT. Responsibilities You will be responsible for all actions involving COMSEC materiel held by the COMSEC account in CAMs absence and must be knowledge in all aspects of the command and Local Elements. You will represents the command providing guidance on COMSEC matters and management. You will conduct periodic training visits to LEs per national directives. You will be accountable for, and must safeguard COMSEC material under the authority of COMHELSEACOMBATWINGLANT. You will ensure a complete allowance of required COMSEC material for COMHELSEACOMBATWINGLANT and all LEs is on hand and readily available. You will prepare and maintain command instructions and Standard Operating Procedures relating to the proper storage, handling, accountability, destruction and reporting of COMSEC material for COMHELSEACOMBATWINGLANT and all LEs. You will operate/initialize COMSEC loading devices You will perform miscellaneous tasks as directed by the COMSEC Account Manager. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for a GS-09, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience demonstrating knowledge of the CMS-3A AMD-1, CMS-1A AMD-1, KMI 5510, Department of the Navy Information Security Program Regulations (SECNAVINST 5510.30 (series) / SECNAVINST 5510.36) sufficient to be aware of and perform all operational and administrative functions of a KMI Operating Account. Experience displaying a working knowledge and understanding of the organization of the Navy Department, interdepartmental relations, the fleet and force organization, and Navy lines of authority sufficient to report all COMSEC matters to the proper authority. Experience utilizing naval correspondence procedures and practices, directives issuance system, and proper administrative protocols sufficient to remain aware of constant CMS policy updates and NCMS directive. Experience applying rules and instructions pertaining to security control and storage measures in the protection of classified materials sufficient to ensure adequate security measures are in place to ensure there are no practice to prevent unauthorized access to COMSEC material while adhering to Two Person Integrity (TPI) requirements when applicable. Experience using proper grammar, capitalization, spelling punctuation, and proficient skills in oral and written communication. GS-11 To qualify for a GS-11, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Knowledge of the CMS-3A AMD-1, CMS-1A AMD-1, KMI 5510, Department of the Navy Information Security Program Regulations (SECNAVINST 5510.30 (series) / SECNAVINST 5510.36) sufficient to be aware of and perform all operational and administrative functions of a KMI Operating Account. Experience and working knowledge and understanding of the organization of the Navy Department, interdepartmental relations, the fleet and force organization, and Navy lines of authority sufficient to report all COMSEC matters to the proper authority. Experience and knowledge of naval correspondence procedures and practices, directives issuance system, and proper administrative protocols sufficient to remain aware of constant CMS policy updates and NCMS directive. Experience and knowledge of rules and instructions pertaining to security control and storage measures in the protection of classified materials sufficient to ensure adequate security measures are in place to ensure there are no practice to prevent unauthorized access to COMSEC material while adhering to Two Person Integrity (TPI) requirements when applicable. Experience and knowledge of grammar, capitalization, spelling punctuation, and proficient skills in oral and written communication. Experience and knowledge of the COMSEC organizational structure sufficient to correspond with COMSEC Controlling Authorities and manage equipment dispositions/replacements for the COMHELSEACOMBATWINGLANT KOA, to include all LEs. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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 GS-09 In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree OR Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience GS-11 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 OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. 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. During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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 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/ 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.
