HRSC Job Opportunities:

Human Resource Services Center

National Capital Region
Servicing OSD, Defense Agencies & DoD Field Activities

Department of Defense, Counterintelligence Field Activity

Job Opportunity Announcement

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Submission of a resume MUST be in accordance with the instructions contained in our job kit. The job kit can be accessed via our web site at http://persec.whs.mil/hrsc/instruct.html or call 703-601-2289 or 1-866-205-4975 to have a copy faxed or mailed to you. Please note that in accordance with the job kit, ONLY ONE RESUME is accepted into the database. Updates are accepted only with the provisions outlined in the job kit.

Comments: The HRSC has established an open register, as documented by this announcement, to fill excepted service positions covered under 10 USC § 1601, Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). This register functions as an applicant supply file to provide candidate referrals to the Counterintelligence Field Activity to include the Joint Counterintelligence Training Academy and the Department of Defense Polygraph Institute. Positions, grades, series, full performance levels, and duty station may vary depending on the specific position being filled. Positions are located at various duty stations. Employees are encouraged to indicate what duty stations they want to be considered for.
Position: Various positions may be filled. Positions typically filled include: Intelligence Operations Specialists, Security Specialists, Criminal Investigators, IT Specialists, Training Instructors, and Management/Program Analysts.
Announcement No. CIF-04-0004
Pay Plan-Series: GG-0000
Grade: 12 thru 15 (FPL: 15)
Opening Date: 16 Jul 2004
Closing Date: 31 Dec 2004
Agency:
Department of Defense, Counterintelligence Field Activity
Organization:
Counterintelligence Field Activity
Duty Station:
Various Locations May include Arlington, VA; Elkridge, MD; Fort Jackson, SC
Who may
Apply:

All U.S. Citizens
Duties:
Duties performed relate to the fields of intelligence operations, counterintelligence, national security, critical infrastructure, information technology, research and development programs, law enforcement/criminal investigations, polygraph analysis, and business operations relevant to budget or management analysis in support of the the intelligence community.
Qualification
Requirements:

You must possess 52 weeks of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower grade level that has equipped you with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position shown above. Examples of creditable specialized experience include: Will vary based on the occupational series and grade level(s) of the position being filled. Specialized experience must be related to the position being filled to be creditable.

Basis for
Rating:

If you possess the qualifications described above, you will be rated by an automated referral system which matches the competencies extracted from your resume to the competencies identified by the Selecting Official for the position. You should refer to the HRSC Civilian Job Kit http://persec.whs.mil/hrsc/empinfo.html for assistance in developing a complete resume. The HRSC will not accept separate KSA statements. Your score will be based on how the information in your resume describes the level of your training, experience, and education.Examples: Duties performed typically include the requirement for skills in one or more of the following areas: Intelligence Operations, Counterintelligence, National Security, Anti Terrorism, Strategic Planning, Policy Development, Information Security, Criminal Investigation, Budget Analysis, and Management Analysis.

Contact
Information:

Questions regarding this announcement or your application may be directed to the HRSC Employment Information Center, which can be reached at 703-604-6219 or via FAXBACK at 703-601-2289 or 1-866-205-4975

Standard
Requirements:

All qualified reassignment applicants within the stated area of consideration will be referred for selection consideration.

Selection for this position is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense Referral System for Displaced Employees.

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration prior to appointment. Failure to comply may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after appointment.

The basis for rating is an automated system that searches the applicant database for skills identified through a documented job analysis.

If you are selected for this position you will be required to provide documentation verifying your eligibility/status.

If selected for Federal employment, you will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment," (OF-306), prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.

Other
Requirements:

This position is designated critical sensitive, as defined in DoD 5200.2-R and therefore requires that a personnel security investigation be adjudicated for security eligibility on a preappointment basis. This requirement may take 120 days or longer to process.

All tentative selectees for this position will be required to undergo a urinalysis test to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.

Selection for this position is contingent upon proof of U.S. citizenship.

If qualified based on education, you must submit a copy of your college transcript by the closing date of this announcement. An official transcript must be submitted prior to appointment.

TDY may be required.

Qualifications will be evaluated based on a comparison of the essential job requirements against the quality and extent of the information reflected in the applicant's resume.

Dependent upon the duties of the position, the selectee may be subject to random counterintelligence-scope polygraph examinations during employment.

Applicants must be eligible for a TOP SECRET clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

This position is subject to the DoD Drug Free Workplace Program. The selectee must test negative for the presence of illegal drugs before placement in the position, and will be subject to random drug testing thereafter. If a determination of the use of illegal drugs is confirmed in this position or other testing designated positions in OSD or WHS, non-selection or disciplinary action, up to and including removal from Federal service, may result. All tentative selectees for this position will be required to undergo a urinalysis test to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.

A Security clearance and a favorable suitability determination are required before appointment. Misconduct in prior employment, criminal, dishonest conduct, habitual use of intoxicating beverages, abuse of narcotics, drugs or other controlled substances, or reasonable doubt of loyalty to the United States are examples of reasons an offer of employment may be denied. This requirement may take 90 days or longer to process

HOW TO APPLY

You are encouraged to apply on-line using the HRSC website http://persec.whs.mil/hrsc/empinfo.html. This site provides access to the HRSC Job Kit, which explains how to submit your resume electronically. In addition, this website can also be used to view current vacancies, submit self-nominations, check receipt and edit an existing resume. Hardcopies may be submitted; however, they must be formatted in accordance with the guidelines stated in the Job Kit. Failure to follow the guidelines will result in the resume being rejected. Faxed applications will not be accepted.


Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program

If you are claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must provide supporting documentation with your resume. This includes a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additionally, you must be considered well-qualified by earning a minimum score of 80 (prior to the assignment of veteran's preference points). For more information on ICTAP eligibility requirements, please visit http://www.opm.gov/deu/Handbook_2003/DEOH-CTAP.asp

The Defense Authorization Act of November 18, 1997

The Defense Authorization Act of November 18, 1997, extended veterans' preference to persons who served on active duty during the Gulf War from August 2, 1990, through January 2, 1992. The law grants preference to persons otherwise eligible and who served on active duty during this period, regardless of where the person served or for how long. The law also authorizes the Secretary of each military department to award the Armed Force Expeditionary Medal for service in Bosnia during the period November 20, 1995, to a date to be determined. The award of the Medal is qualifying for veterans' preference. More information on veterans' preference is available in the VetGuide that may be found on the United States Office of Personnel Management web site at www.opm.gov.

Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay (VSIP)

Former Federal employees who return to work for the government after receiving Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay (VSIP) are normally required to repay an amount equal to the VSIP amount received, including Federal taxes that were withheld. This requirement remains in effect for five years after separation. Upon acceptance of a tentative offer, submission of a copy of the separation SF-50 will be required.

Veteran's Preference

If you are claiming 10-point veteran's preference, you are required to submit a DD-214, Standard Form 15 and the required proof of entitlement at the time of application. If you are claiming 5-point veteran's preference, a copy of your DD-214, SF-180, SF-15, or proof of preference must be submitted within 3 business days after tentative job offer. Failure to provide the requested information within the time allotted may be grounds for revocation of the tentative offer. Additional information on veteran's preference is available in the Vet's Guide that can be found at http://www.opm.gov/veterans.

Preference Eligibles

Preference eligibles or veterans who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions and have substantially completed an initial 3-year term may apply



This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us at 703-604-6219 or TTY 703-601-2310.



ALL QUALIFIED RESUMES WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR POSITION
VACANCIES WITHOUT REGARD TO POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS, LABOR
ORGANIZATION AFFILIATION OR NON-AFFILIATION, MARITAL STATUS,
RACE, COLOR, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, NON-DISQUALIFYING PHYSICAL
HANDICAP, AGE, OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION. SELECTION SHALL BE BASED
SOLELY ON JOB RELATED CRITERIA.


AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
SELECTION FOR THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS RESULTING FROM DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE REFERRAL SYSTEM FOR DISPLACED EMPLOYEES.