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This is an Open Title 5 Excepted Service Non-Uniformed Personnel position, open to the Public and Veterans following the MN National Guard Merit Placement plan.
AGENCY: MN Air/Army National Guard
LOCATION: Duluth, MN
SELECTION OFFICAL: Col Babette Van Hees, 218-788-7200
This is an Excepted Service position in the MN National Guard. Membership in the National Guard is not required for employment. Competitive service employees may apply however will be converted to Excepted service if hired.
12/11/2024 to 12/25/2024
$86,962 - $113,047 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
12
Yes
Yes
MN-12637884-25-099
823498100
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Title 5 Excepted Service, Non-uniformed Position with the Minnesota National Guard,
Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list
A SUPERVISORY SECURITY SPECIALIST, GS-0080-12,Plans, organizes, and directs all Special Access security activities of the Advanced Program Security Office, ensuring that Information, Personnel, Physical, Industrial, and Automated Information System functional work areas comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and wing, Air Force, and national objectives. Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies National, DoD, Director of Central Intelligence Directive (DCID), USAF, and MAJCOM policies classifying and protecting special access program systems, national defense, and other sensitive information originated or controlled by the wing and associated personnel. Identifies requirements and initiates requests for additional resources including personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, and space to ensure success in meeting goals and objectives. Provides advice to supervisor of significant issues and problems related to work accomplishment. Establishes metrics and analysis systems to ensure actions are timely and reviewed at critical points. Accepts, amends, or rejects work presented by subordinates. Performs self-inspection and presents detailed and comprehensive report with any corrective action taken to supervisor. Follows-up to ensure complete and quality resolution of discrepancies. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignment in consideration of skills, qualifications, and mission requirements. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher level management. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Represents Wing with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with DOD, AF, SAF/AQ, MAJCOM, Wings, Groups, Squadron and civilian contract agencies. Meets with key customer and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures, and resolve problems that arise. Manages the Special Access Industrial Security Program for the Installation as needed. Reviews solicitation and contract documents to ensure they include the appropriate security clauses and language. May review DD Forms 254, Contract Security Classification Specifications, for technical accuracy and sufficiency of classification guidance prior to approval. May conduct initial facility security clearance surveys of contractor facilities to determine their ability to work with and store classified and sensitive information, including information generated or stored in Automated Information Systems (AIS); provides for proper personnel security administration, such as proper visitor controls; and physical security provisions and safeguards. Assists and oversees the implementation and administration of the automated information systems (AIS) security program as needed. Ensures DOD, DCID, USAF, and ACC policies and directives for the classification, protection, and configuration of all advanced programs AIS and networks are implemented. Interprets, formulates, and develops AIS security operating procedures to protect national security information.
Performs other duties as assigned.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
EDUCATION:
NA
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
REMARKS: No PCS available. Position will not be filled until current incumbent vacates. Sensitivity Level 2. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
To view ALL MN National Guard Vacancies, go to: https://minnesotanationalguard.ng.mil/full-time-jobs-in-minnesota
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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
The Minnesota Department of Military Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position without discrimination for any non-merit reason(s) such as age, race, religion, gender, ethnic origin or non-disqualifying disability. Pre-selection is not only counter-productive to effective recruitment and placement, but also violates Minnesota National Guard Merit Placement principles and will not be tolerated. If you have information or questions regarding this issue, please contact the Equal Employment Manager at 651-282-4472 or 651-282-4078.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of the following areas of consideration (AOC) based on the Minnesota National Guard Merit Placement Plan:
To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume:
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.
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/12637884
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.
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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.
CONTACTING US: After you have read all the instructions in this vacancy announcement, if you still have questions about this position or the application process, you may contact us at (651) 282-4155.
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THIS IS A MINNESOTA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION
This position is located in Advanced Programs Office (APO), Special Access Program
(SAP) Branch of an Air National Guard (ANG) Wing supporting fighter or bomber aircraft. The purpose of this position is to serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to a National level Special Access Program (SAP). This position may oversee contractors but only in rare instances oversee the COR. To develop goals and objectives that integrate special access program security requirements that support military, civilian, and contractors to include all assigned and/or attached units and that meet Air Force and Air National Guard (ANG) objectives.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: T6007000
