Intelligence Specialist (Operations)

Duties

• Serve as Counterintelligence (CI) Special Agent for Area Support Group Kuwait, Directorate of Intelligence and Operations.


• Represent the command and meetings to discuss Counterintelligence (CI) operations or problems.


• Conduct Counterintelligence (CI) investigations into threats to include sabotage, espionage, treason, sedition and terrorism directed against the United States Army.


• Conduct Counterintelligence (CI) investigations into threats or instances against national security.


• Perform intelligence collection assessments as part of the threat vulnerability process relating to the foreign intelligence entity (FIE) threat and recommends countermeasures.


• Develop innovative methods and procedures to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.


• Conduct operational coordination with local counterintelligence organizations to include participating in intelligence and security conferences, to exchange information and resolve problems.


• Advise the commander of Counterintelligence (CI) issues recommending appropriate countermeasures.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on a T5 (or equivalent level) investigation with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI).


• Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel may be required ‎25% or less of the time.


• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.


• Two year trial/probationary period may be required.


• In accordance with Change ‎3 to AR ‎600-‎85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, individual must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.


• This position is considered Emergency-Essential (E-E) in support of the Army?s mobilization and wartime mission during periods of increased tension and mobilization and could be assigned to any location worldwide.


• The incumbent must sign DD Form ‎2365, stating as a condition of employment, the conditions described above and the requirement to maintain certain levels of medical, including the anthrax vaccination; security; performance; conduct;


• and overall fitness that make them suitable for assignment to an austere and stressful combat environment is understood.


• A family care plan is required for single parents or families where both parents are emergency essential, including situations where one parent is in the military.


• Failure to perform the duties of this position in an emergency may result in appropriate action - defined as separation for the efficiency of the Federal service under the procedures contained in ‎5 CFR ‎752.


• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver?s license.


• Heavy physical demands/lifting, must be able to lift ‎40 Lbs.


• Must pass appropriate physical examination for overseas duty

Qualifications

Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are
eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category
or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the
category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive
list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• ‎10-Point Other Veterans? Rating


• ‎30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans


• ‎5-Point Veterans' Preference


• Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee


• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees


• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)


• Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee (non-Army)


• Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement


• Disabled Veteran w/ a Service-Connected Disability, More than ‎10%, Less than ‎30%


• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer


• Prior Federal Service Employee


• United States Citizen Applying to a DCIPS Position

Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense
referral system for displaced employees.

If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment
as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant
information sheet.

Army DCIPS positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible
candidates as defined by Section ‎2108 of Title ‎5 U.S.C., in accordance with
the procedures provided in DoD Instruction ‎1400.25, Volume ‎2005, DCIPS
Employment and Placement.

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described
below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer
work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps)
and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious;
spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all
qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must
clearly describe your relevant experience.

To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one
year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS/GG-‎11) or its
equivalent that demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities
to perform successfully the duties of this position.

Specialized Experience is defined as performing a wide range of
intelligence concepts, principles and practices as they relate to
Counterintelligence (CI); and threat analysis in support of CI operations.

Progressively responsible experience is that which has included intelligence-
related research, analysis, collections and /or operations. This experience
should have included intelligence analysis and/or production, intelligence
collection and/or operations, counterintelligence, or threat support directly
related to the position to be filled. This experience should demonstrate:
Knowledge of intelligence processes, cycle and organizations; Knowledge of
and/or ability to use research tools such as library holdings, photographs,
statistics, graphics and maps; Knowledge of the systems, procedures and
methods of analyzing, compiling, reporting and disseminating intelligence
data; and/or Knowledge of organization(s) for and methods of collecting and
analyzing intelligence data.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the
following areas:
* Counterintelligence (CI)
* Organizational Awareness
* Technical Competence

This is a Career Program (CP) ‎35 - Intelligence position.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December ‎31, ‎1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.


• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.


• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.


• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.


• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.


• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.


• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized.


• The initial length of this overseas tour is ‎12 months unaccompanied.


• Candidates initially selected from the U.S. may be eligible for certain foreign area benefits.


• Salary includes applicable Target Local Market Supplement of ‎32.49%, subject to change.


• U.S. Citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.


• Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.


• Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26JUL12 DODI ‎1400.25 V1230: Visit http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/‎54/Documents/DD/ issuances/‎140025/140025v1230.pdf


• Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.


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  Employees who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only."

  
  


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  Benefits
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  benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access
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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, a review of your application package
(resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be
used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on
this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting
documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment
questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your
resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have
inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for
this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors
or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in
your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the
selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting
documentation.
* 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.
WARNING : DO NOT INCLUDE CLASSIFIED INFORMATION IN YOUR APPLICATION
PACKET! Application packages that contain Classified information WILL NOT
receive consideration for this position. Should you submit a resume or any
other document as part of your application package and it is confirmed that
any of the information is Classified, in addition to being found ineligible
for consideration for this position, your Security Office will be notified to
determine if any further action is warranted.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are
using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent
Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the
following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your
eligibility to apply: Applicant Merit Checklist and Proof of Eligibility.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your
responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your
eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be
marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be
considered any further.

‎1. Your resume:
* Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
* If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
* For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
* For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

‎2. Other supporting documents:
* Cover Letter, optional
* Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
* Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include
supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some
supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may
contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize
these documents to remove another person's personal information before you
submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version
of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
* How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and
submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by ‎11:59 PM (EST) on
‎05/‎19/‎2023 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 (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/‎11951201).
* Follow the prompts to select your r esume 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. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
* It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
* Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
* If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate 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

Army Applicant Help Desk

Email

[email protected]

Website

https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq

Address

ST-IC-W47TAA ARCENT KUWAIT
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Huachuca, AZ ‎85613
US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message
acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be
used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for
this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your
application will receive no further consideration.
* Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read
the following guidance.
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
* Reasonable accommodation policy
* Financial suitability
* Selective Service
* New employee probationary period
* Signature and false statements
* Privacy Act
* Social security number request

Required Documents

WARNING : DO NOT INCLUDE CLASSIFIED INFORMATION IN YOUR APPLICATION
PACKET! Application packages that contain Classified information WILL NOT
receive consideration for this position. Should you submit a resume or any
other document as part of your application package and it is confirmed that
any of the information is Classified, in addition to being found ineligible
for consideration for this position, your Security Office will be notified to
determine if any further action is warranted.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are
using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent
Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the
following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your
eligibility to apply: Applicant Merit Checklist and Proof of Eligibility.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your
responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your
eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be
marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be
considered any further.

‎1. Your resume:
* Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
* If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
* For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
* For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

‎2. Other supporting documents:
* Cover Letter, optional
* Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
* Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include
supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some
supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may
contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize
these documents to remove another person's personal information before you
submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version
of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

Help

This job is open to

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  Federal employees - Competitive service

  
  Current or former competitive service federal employees.


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  Federal employees - Excepted service

  
  Current excepted service federal employees.


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  The public

  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.


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  Veterans

  
  

Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on
who is eligible to apply for this position.