Total 356 Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in McChord AFB, Washington

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• Serves as the senior security organizational functional and technical expert for all security and information protection matters of the organization responsible for direct coordination with multiple test organizations, combined and integrated test forces, System Program Offices (SPO), defense contractors, MAJCOM and higher headquarters, foreign national partners and international test customers, and other DoD and Federal Agency security, intelligence and program management.
• Develops and prioritizes organizational security and information protection performance goals and mission objectives; develops operational procedures and plans, test security concepts and implements plans, sets priorities and objective for security personnel, assesses programs objectives, identifies problems and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Provides technical expertise to organizational management, facilities, civil engineering, Corps of Engineers and IT/Communications personnel on security systems design, equipment, secure room/facility construction and renovation, communications and data line configuration and installation, emissions and audio security requirements.
• Manages the unit Security Program, to include Special Access Program and SCI Requirements
• Subject Matter Expert on all functions of security management, including Information, Industrial, Personnel and Physical Security.
• Experience in security management compliance, physical security processes for Special Access Facilities (SAPF) and ICD 705 construction requirements.

What will I do in this position if hired?

In this position, you will provide support and coordination related to all security management activities at the assigned location. Typical assignments include:

• Serving as the on-site Security Specialist point of contact for Office of the Chief Security Officer and provides headquarters with support and advisories related to all Office of the Chief Security Officer security management activities.
• Developing, installation and management of the comprehensive and multilayered security programs at the facility by reviewing and assessing all areas of security.
• Conducting risk assessments, implementing countermeasures and procedures and practices to cover multiple security objectives.
• Coordinating with Federal Protective Services, all inter agency personnel, and requisite task forces to identify, resolve security issues through integration of varied objectives and enhance security and operational requirements of FEMA.

What else do I need to know?

At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

FEMA is committed to ensuring that its workforce reflects the diversity of the nation. At FEMA, our workforce includes the many identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, ages, cultures, and beliefs of the people we serve. To learn about FEMA's ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts, reasonable accommodation process, and the FEMA Core Values, please visit www.fema.gov.

Promotion Potential: Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.

What will I do in this position if hired?

In this position, you will provide support and coordination related to all security management activities at the assigned location. Typical assignments include:

• Serving as the on-site Security Specialist POC for OCSO and provides headquarters with support and advisories related to all OCSO security management activities.
• Developing, installation and management of the comprehensive and multilayered security programs at the facility by reviewing and assessing all areas of security.
• Conducting risk assessments, implementing countermeasures and procedures and practices to cover multiple security objectives.
• Coordinating with Federal Protective Services, all inter agency personnel, and requisite task forces to identify, resolve security issues through integration of varied objectives and enhance security and operational requirements of FEMA.

What else do I need to know?

At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

FEMA is committed to ensuring that its workforce reflects the diversity of the nation. At FEMA, our workforce includes the many identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, ages, cultures, and beliefs of the people we serve. To learn about FEMA's ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts, reasonable accommodation process, and the FEMA Core Values, please visit www.fema.gov.

Promotion Potential: Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.

Applies expert understanding of program management practices and principals. Acts as the lead point of contact or subject matter expert for managing broad programs and associated projects. Effectively utilizes program management tools to initiate, monitor, and present progress to a wide audience. Leads staff in execution of the program. Coordinates with stakeholders and other relevant entities. Provides customer-focused care to effectively engage with the Senate community.

• Exercise 1st level technical and administrative supervisory personnel management responsibilities for 25% or more of the time.
• Plan, organize, and direct the activities of the Air Base Wing IP office, ensuring the office complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
• Represent the ABW with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
• Administer information protection programs to assure secure accomplishment of all Wing missions, goals and objectives through proactive application of information protection principles, policies and practices.
• Research, interpret, analyze and apply Presidential Executive Orders, Department of Defense and Air Force Instructions and MAJCOM directives.

1. Prepares a wide variety of recurring and nonrecurring correspondence, reports and other documents and reviews and finalizes correspondence or documents prepared by others in handwritten or electronic drafts.
2. Reviews and processes incoming and outgoing correspondence, materials, publications, regulations and directives for the Commander's signature.
3. Receives telephone calls, greets visitors and ascertains the nature of the calls or visits, screening those that can be handled without supervisor's help.
4. Maintains supervisor's calendars, coordinates meeting arrangements, plans and schedules meetings, travel and/or conferences including those involving staff from outside the immediate offices.
5. Establishes, updates, and maintains office procedures and records of various types that may be needed or will
   assist in the efficient operation of the office.

As a Civil Engineer, you will:

• Communicate and coordinate with internal team members and stakeholders, external engineers, foreign utilities, the public, and Federal, state, and local jurisdictions by providing expert advice and input on a wide range of complex issues related to civil engineering, design and construction standards and specifications, and project completion.
• Serve as a technical leader for large and complex engineering projects that require the efforts of internal and external engineering teams.
• Find solutions to complex problems arising from conflicting requirements involving construction, engineering design, standards, or technical specifications; uses judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness in deviating from established methods to modify, adapt, and/or refine broader guidelines to resolve complex and/or intricate issues and problems.
• Lead or participate in development of BPA civil engineering standards, material specifications, and construction specifications.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) to the cross agency team, internal stakeholders, safety officers, auditors, attorneys, foreign utilities, the public, and Federal, State, and local jurisdictions by providing expert advice and input on a wide range of complex issues related to transmission transportation engineering, design and construction specifications, and project completion.
• Oversee projects to assure compliance with budgets, schedules, technical scope, and overall adequacy and quality.

• Participates in correcting deficiencies identified through the stan/eval program.
• Performs stan/eval testing functions. Coordinates with branch/section chiefs and supervisors to determine testing requirements.
• Performs stan/eval inspections. Coordinates inspection schedules with branch/section chiefs and supervisors.
• Performs administrative and coordinative duties for the stan/eval program. Develops local directives for the stan/eval program.

• Conducts public affairs functions for the organization, ensuring public affairs activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs.
• Responds to information requests on assigned programs from the news media, specialized groups, and/or general public; local, state, and federal elected officials; special interest groups, community, and civic organizations.
• Performs special assignments and participates in special projects and initiatives with responsibility for researching, planning, executing, and/or evaluating complex public affairs operations, programs, and policies which affect a variety of functional areas.
• Represents the organization regarding a portion of the organization PA program with a variety of councils, boards, working groups, and panels inside and outside the agency, including Headquarters Air Force, DoD (Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, unified combatant command and sister services), and other governmental, nongovernmental, public, civic, service, industry, business, educational, entertainment, think tank, and media organizations.
• Serves as an adviser in the assigned area of responsibility.

Summary:
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Branch Chief and Security Cooperation Program Manager within the Security Cooperation Division, providing expert advice in the analysis, planning, development, implementation and review of U.S. Security Assistance and Security Cooperation (SA/SC) programs and resources in support of HQ USCENTCOM operations and DoD Policies. Serve as the Command's subject matter expert and lead directorate advisor for SA/SC programs and efforts within the Strategy, Plans and Policy Directorate, USCENTCOM J5. Individual will collect, coordinate, evaluate, analyze and interpret SA/SC program information for countries within the USCENTCOM Areas of Responsibility (AOR) and Interest (AOI).

Duties:

• Manages the integration of Security Assistance and Security Cooperation (SA/SC) programs and resources for the USCENTCOM AOR.
• Leads or participates in conferences or in task groups to development or refine concepts, plans or activities for matters related to Security Assistance and Security Cooperation (SA/SC) programs and resources.
• Assists with the development of budgets for SA/SC programs, resources and activities.
• Interprets and implements local and higher echelon policies and regulations.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

As a POLICE OFFICER, GS-0083-08, you will perform combat Arms Training. Present repetitive courses or designated blocks of longer courses and presents training material and instruction covering proper use of handguns, rifles, machine guns and other base defense/ground combat skills equipment, in accordance with approved lesson plans and course control documents. Instruction may take place in outdoor or indoor training facilities and will require multiple police/combat agility skill demonstrations. Instructor makes adjustments in presentation or other instructional methods to resolve common classroom problems, to include those of student motivation and communication, as well as, last minute agenda schedule or student
changes, student problems, equipment malfunctions, or lack of supplies. Use training aids and devices in addition to those listed in the POI in a manner that enhances training outcome. You will manage and oversee the installation ground weapons training and maintenance program; serve as an instructor and inspects ground weapons. Plan, organize, and direct the activities of the installation's ground weapons training and maintenance program, incorporating safety requirements, and maintains adherence to safety regulations. Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: This position works on a 5/4/9 compressed work schedule that consists of a 5-day workweek, then a 4-day workweek (eight 9-hour days and one 8-hour day and an SDO, Scheduled Day Off) to complete the 80-hour pay period. Work schedule is subject to change based on mission requirements.
Telework: ELIGIBLE FOR SITUATIONAL TELEWORK ONLY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY AND PRESCRIBED "UNSCHEDULED TELEWORK"

Physical Demands:
Works on different terrain surfaces, in work areas that require standing, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries tools, parts, materials, weapons, and equipment that may weigh up to 50 pounds. May occasionally handle items that weigh up to 75 pounds. Specialized material handling equipment is available for heavier items.

Work Environment:
Work will require standing on feet for extended periods of time, lifting up to 50 pounds and low/high crawling up to 25 meters. Work may take place in a variety of weather conditions Work efforts include running short distances and move over, around, and through obstacles to heights of 10 feet. Walking is required (i.e., 1000 meters) and may occur in extreme temperatures over rough terrain. The work is sometimes dirty, dusty, and greasy. Incumbent is frequently exposed to the possibility of noisy conditions that require the use of personal protective equipment (e.g. ear plugs, eye protection, and gloves).

Identifies dangerous areas and takes corrective action on ski slopes and areas around Hillberg Lodge.

Skis all slopes and reports on snow conditions. Instructs developing volunteer ski patrol or others in objectives and techniques used for ski patrol operations. Recommends action according to condition of slopes. Responds to accidents or other traumatic incidents, attends the injured, ascertains nature of injuries and extends appropriate first aid procedures, or assists with procedures already in progress. Escorts, evacuates, or assists with evacuation of patients to ambulance, field station, or hospital by most expeditious mode of transportation.Continues first aid procedures in transit, as necessary, until relieved by other competent personnel. Extends first aid training to other personnel and/or instruct in the techniques for managing injuries. Will document all injuries and accidents on proper accident report forms. Observe the lift stations to make sure that they are operating under ski area policies regarding safety. Operates chair lift, t-bar, and rope tows as needed. Observes weather to determine current and short range wind chill factors, ascertain if within range to permit safe skiing. Keeps manager informed of marginal or dangerous conditions on a continuing basis. Enforces customer violator penalties under current procedures and protocols.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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As a External Affairs Specialist (Law Enforcement), GS-0301-13/14, your typical work assignments may include:

• Develops and manages the partnership and engagement portfolio with identified state, local, tribal, territorial, and campus law enforcement organizations and agencies, including national associations, affinity groups, and state-based associations.
• Supports the Department and or OSLLE leadership with engagement and outreach efforts to state, local, tribal, territorial, and campus law enforcement agencies and organizations.
• Identifies the issues, concerns, and recommendations of state, local, tribal, territorial, and campus law enforcement that might impede their role in the homeland security enterprise or their response to DHS policies, programs, and initiatives.
• Facilitates the development, modification, or successful implementation of the Department's policies, programs, and initiatives based on external affairs insights. Clearly articulate and share law enforcement requirements and concerns in a timely manner, along with fully documented recommendations.

Responsible for implementing and overseeing 354 FSS content/social media program strategy. Under the direct supervision of the Supervisory Marketing Director, within guidelines, develops FSS strategy and implements tactical plans including building traffic, inciting engagement and growing community social media involvement and tracking and reporting metrics. Responsible for creating, editing, publishing, administering, and removing social media content. Must be mobile and may be subject to irregular duty hours for event coverage after hours and weekends to offer media support/live streaming to our social media platforms. Prepares video presentations to promote FSS events and activities.

Maintains social media content including, but not limited to; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & Mobile Application. Tracks user analytics for each social media platform. Continuously explores, recommends, uses, and optimizes communication methods and technologies to engage with customers and to maximize the squadron's branding, products, and services. Identifies relevant new strategies and technology to increase customer engagement and to create online brand exposure. Makes use of a variety of artistic techniques through video/design software for digital media. Administers surveys, focus groups, collects data, tabulates responses, and assists the Marketing Director in analyzing results. Makes recommendations to the Marketing Director on program modifications and enhancements. Assists the Marketing Director in developing communication strategies to determine the most effective and efficient method of reaching the target market. Assists in the distribution of publicity materials to all activities.

Ability to work in a fast-changing environment where you must be flexible and learn quickly. Performs all other duties as assigned

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Assists in developing and implementing marketing programs for the Services Squadron. Under the direction of the Marketing Director, assists in determining marketing techniques and strategies to increase efficiency, enhance participation and increase financial income to Services activities. Assists in conducting qualitative and quantitative market research. Administers surveys, collects data, tabulates responses, and assists in analyzing results. Stays informed of consumer trends and their application to the activities. Makes recommendations on program modifications and enhancements. Assists in conducting advertising campaigns. Obtains information on upcoming events, special programs and offers for activity managers. Assists in developing communication strategies to determine the most effective and efficient method of reaching the target market. Assists in planning marketing campaigns designed to enhance participation in Services activities by considering the characteristics of the target audience and the media mix necessary to reach them. Provides or arranges for photographic support for Services functions. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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