Supervisory Security Assistant

Duties

• Serve as a Supervisory Security Assistant, overseeing the work of Site Security Managers (SSM) and Verifying Officials (VO) for the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) and RAPIDS.
• Manage the operations and security of the DEERS/RAPIDS workstations and operators.
• Maintain the roster of RAPIDS users; add, train, assign roles, and view or update the RAPIDS configuration utilities.
• Direct installation access‑control operations through oversight and supervision of Site Security Managers (SSMs) and Registrars for the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS).
• Responsible for the system security of all Common Access Card (CAC) terminals and for executing DEERS/RAPIDS operations.
• Safeguard cardstock, manage accountability, inventories, and inspections of processes/materials associated with the identification card program.
• Manage multiple systems supporting issuance of DoD identification and local visitor badges, as well as the fingerprint system for hiring actions and personnel security requests.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule, Monday‑through‑Friday 0600‑1430.
• Security clearance: Non‑Critical Sensitive with Secret Access.
• Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness determination; adverse background checks will result in removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status: Exempt.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12‑31‑1959 must be registered or exempt.
• Recruitment incentives: Not authorized.
• Bargaining unit status: No.
• Pre‑employment physical: Not required.
• Must possess a REAL ID or other acceptable identification to access certain federal facilities.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑07 level, directly related to the duties of this position.
• Creditable specialized experience includes:
  • Issuing ID cards to eligible recipients upon presentation of required documentation.
  • Implementing physical access controls to reduce the risk of equipment tampering.
  • Validating the identity of individuals whose fingerprints cannot be captured.
  • Knowledge and experience with a full range of standardized technical and clerical assignments pertaining to DEERS/RAPIDS and access‑control functions.
• Experience may include paid, unpaid, or volunteer work (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) that builds relevant competencies.
• Education substitution may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Schedule

Set Schedule: Monday through Friday, 0600–1430.