Supervisory Intelligence and Security Specialist (Title 32) (Permanent)

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a Supervisory Intelligence and Security Specialist (Title 32) (Permanent), Position Description Number D2495000 and is part of the VA G3, National Guard.

This job is open to

• National Guard & reserves
  
  Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

Clarification from the agency

In order to be eligible for this position you must currently be a Commissioned Officer (O1/2LT - O4/MAJ) or in the Virginia Army National Guard OR Not Currently in the Virginia Army National Guard but you must be willing and eligible to immediately Join the Virginia Army National Guard at one of those military ranks.

Duties

As a Supervisory Intelligence and Security Specialist (Title 32), GS-0132-12, you will perform the below duties:

1. Oversees all the State's ARNG Intelligence and Security activities, based on State force structure, equipment, and missions, which may include any or all of the following; Intelligence programs and General Intelligence Security functional areas: Personnel Security (PERSEC), Information Security (INFOSEC), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Foreign Disclosure, Communication Security (COMSEC) oversight that includes Department of the Army Cryptological Access Program (DACAP), Security Education and Training Awareness (SETA), and Industrial Security (ISP),The Army Language Program (TALP), Foundry Intelligence Training Program, Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), and Intelligence Oversight (IO). Develops, interprets, and oversees the administration of state policies, rules, and procedures adapted from policies prescribed by the ARNG, Department of the Army, Department of Defense, and/or other federal laws or regulations. Develops and promulgates short and long-range State intelligence plans and projects future requirements. Supports subordinate units and intelligence sections in developing training plans that support MI technical proficiency. Integrates, as applicable, the ARNG Funds Reimbursable Authority (FRA) and Federated Intelligence Program (FIP), Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (PED) missions into the training, readiness, and retention plan for State Army Intelligence personnel.

2. Reviews and analyzes supported State ARNG plans and operations to determine current and future intelligence and GIS requirements; i.e., information/intelligence, equipment, facilities, supplies, personnel, funds, etc. Identifies, analyzes, prioritizes, and reports all Intelligence and GIS program requirements over the FYDP to the ARNG G2 to ensure State requirements are accounted for during yearly Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submissions for Army Intelligence and Security Programs. Reassures implementation (by lower and subordinate organizations) of the goals and objectives for the program and functions performed; determines goals and objectives that need additional emphasis, determines the best approach for resolving budget shortages and plans for long range staffing needs.

3. Using established metrics, advises senior leadership on career progression for ARNG MI Soldiers and work with the State Force Integration Readiness Officer (FIRO) FIRO to address gaps in force structure that affect soldier progression and development. Oversees policy and procedures for training and maintaining of State's Army MI equipment, systems, and networks in order to ensure subordinate units enter major training events and mobilizations with latest software and technologies.

4. Exercises supervisory responsibilities for military and civilian personnel assigned to the State Intelligence and Security Office. Sets expectations and conditions for performance, training/certification requirements, readiness, and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses for assigned personnel. Reviews, accepts, amends or rejects work which has been generated by subordinates. Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to subordinates on both general policy and administrative matters. Provides or makes provisions for such development and training. Makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinates. Ensures job performance standards are consistent with organizational goals and that standards are fair, measurable and accurately evaluated. Ensures subordinate employees' job descriptions are current, valid, and support the Army's mission and objectives. Hears and resolves group grievances and employee complaints not resolved at a lower level. Reviews serious disciplinary cases and disciplinary problems involving employees and determines required action. Supports equal employment opportunity and labor-management relations' programs. Ensures efficient position management and that position descriptions of subordinates are accurate. Approves/disapproves leave. Prepares performance standards.

5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position is not located at a bargaining unit.

Qualifications

NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

WHO CAN APPLY:

GROUP I - All qualified Male/Female Commissioned Officer (O1/2LT - O4/MAJ)), currently employed (permanent) in the Virginia Army National Guard Military Technician Program.

GROUP II - All qualified Virginia Army National Guard Male/Female Commissioned Officer (O1/2LT - O4/MAJ), regardless of employment status (Traditional, Military Technician or AGR). To be considered as a Group II applicant, proof of appointment/enlistment in the Virginia National Guard must be attached if the appointment/enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to, or during, the advertisement period.

GROUP III - Individuals eligible for membership in the Virginia Army National Guard.

Military Grades: Commissioned Officer (O1/2LT - O4/MAJ)

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have experience serving as the full assistant to the Director of Intelligence and Security and to share in and assists the director with respect to all phases of the work of the organization and planning, directing, and administering the State Intelligence and Security Programs and supervising positions engaged in substantive Intelligence Security work.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have at least 36 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the WG grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as:

1. Experience overseeing all the State's ARNG Intelligence and Security activities.
2. Experience reviewing and analyzing supported State ARNG plans and operations to determine current and future intelligence and GIS requirements.
3. Experience using established metrics, advises senior leadership on career progression for ARNG MI Soldiers and work with the State Force Integration Readiness Officer (FIRO) FIRO to address gaps in force structure that affect soldier progression and development.
4. Experience exercising supervisory responsibilities for military and civilian personnel assigned to the State Intelligence and Security Office.

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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

• Benefits
  
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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

• Benefits
  
  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.
  
  Review our 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 Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  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 (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
  
  2. Other supporting documents: SF50 for current Federal Technicians.
  
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  
  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12530756
  
  A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
  
  To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  
  Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  
  After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  
  You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
  
  To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  VaARNG Tech Jobs HRO
  
  Phone
  
  000000000
  
  Email
  
  ng.va.vaarng.list.ngva-guard-tech-jobs@Army.mil
  
  Address
  
  VA G3
  
  Bldg 316
  
  Blackstone, VA 23824
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  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.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

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 (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

2. Other supporting documents: SF50 for current Federal Technicians.


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12530756

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

VaARNG Tech Jobs HRO

Phone

000000000

Email

ng.va.vaarng.list.ngva-guard-tech-jobs@Army.mil

Address

VA G3

Bldg 316

Blackstone, VA 23824

US

Next steps

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.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request