Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. To serve as a Lead Security Assistant providing guidance and direction to non-supervisory employees assigned the 55th Security Forces Squadron Pass and Registration section, while performing all of those duties. Responsibilities 1. Organizes and trains section personnel on processing applications and manufacturing controlled and restricted area badges, proper use of systems and equipment to issue access credentials to eligible personnel and conduct criminal background screening via authoritative databases and indexes. 2. Manages enrollment of personnel into the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) and trouble shoots networking or other problems associated with DBIDS equipment in the role of DBIDS Base Security Officer. 3. Exercises office lead security assistant responsibilities. Performs leadership and management duties for three civilian personnel, and up to four military staff members. 4. Represents the Pass and Registration section to customers and installation and area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with serviced organizations, and representatives from higher headquarters. 5. Executes accountability inventories for identification credential media issued by the Pass and Registration section, and conducts criminal records checks on contractors, newly hired Federal civilian employees, and community support program volunteers for base access suitability decisions. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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, to include the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions for the GS Security Clerical and Assistance Series 0086. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of a complete body of standardized security rules, regulations, directives, and procedures to support and processes a wide variety of standard ID cards, vehicle permits, restricted area badges or other forms of authorization. Note: Your resume must show supporting detail in describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. 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-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-06 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: 1. Knowledge of security processes, and procedures, and general clerical office functions. 2. Knowledge of installation physical security procedures, security forces/law enforcement data systems, and information required to issue badges, passes, vehicle registration, or other forms of installation and restricted area entry authorizations. 3. Skill in researching, interpreting and applying appropriate Air Force, MAJCOM, DoD, DHS, and local policies and regulations. 4. Ability to plan and organize work, follow instructions, and accomplishes multiple ongoing projects. 5. Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals, using a high degree of tact and courtesy.6. Ability to provide leadership for active-duty military, and civilian staff members to effectively execute office responsibilities. 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. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.