SkillBridge Construction Surveillance Technician (CST)

North Logan, UT

Full Time

Security and Information Assurance

Entry Level

Job ID: 1472A

Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) - SkillBridge Opportunity

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a detail-oriented Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) with an active US government security clearance to oversee critical construction activities at our North Logan, Utah campus. This position is available as part of the Department of Defense SkillBridge program, designed to provide transitioning service members with fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion of their military commitment.

Role Overview

In this role, you'll collaborate closely with the Security Site Coordinator (SSC) and SDL Site Security Manager to ensure security protocols are maintained across multiple high-priority construction projects. Join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive information while contributing to the advancement of cutting-edge space technology.

SkillBridge Program Details

Duration: Last portion of military commitment (typically 6 months)
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Location: On-site at SDL in North Logan, Utah
Type: Internship with potential for full-time employment upon completion

Program Goals

Provides hands-on job skills training in an entry to mid-level career role
Offers a smooth transition from military service to civilian employment
Creates a pipeline for highly trained, motivated military candidates into SDL

This SkillBridge opportunity follows the DoDI guidance and offers transitioning service members a unique chance to gain valuable experience in the aerospace industry while still receiving military compensation and benefits.

DoD SkillBridge Eligibility

To be eligible for this SkillBridge opportunity, candidates must meet the following criteria:

Have served at least 180 days on active duty
Be within 12 months of separation or retirement
Will receive an honorable discharge
Have completed any service TAPS/TGPS (Transition Assistance Program/Transition GPS)
Have received written authorization and approval from their Unit Commander to participate in the DoD SkillBridge Program prior to the start of the internship

SDL offers competitive salaries and fantastic benefits, including:

Generous paid leisure and sick leave, ensuring you never miss a special event
A 14.2% employer retirement contribution into a 401(a) account – no matching required!
Favorable company locations with average commute times of less than 15 minutes
Utah State University undergraduate tuition discounts of 50%, full reimbursement for graduate tuition, and free course audits for employees and dependents meeting eligibility requirements
High-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insurance
A great, highly educated team that works together to solve some of the most fascinating problems on (and off) our planet
We are a growing company that maintains a family feel and high retention rate with over 90% job satisfaction
Relocation assistant available for most positions

Tasks include, but are not limited to:

Accomplishes opening and closing procedures for the construction site as directed by the Site Security Manager and Site Security Coordinator (SSC)
Provides surveillance and monitor the activities of all personnel on the secure project site at all times
Identifies and documents anomalies and variances in construction work performed in accordance with the approved construction plans and government requirements
Per the Construction Security Plan (CSP), performs inspections on all construction materials, packages, boxes, crates, tools, and vehicles entering the construction site, searching for prohibited items or anomalies
Identifies anomalies and variances in finished construction work against the official project construction plans
Generates daily logs of construction activities and incident reports

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

Must be a U.S. citizen and possess an active U.S. government secret security clearance. Top Secret (TS) clearance is preferred
High school diploma or GED equivalent
General understanding of industrial security, law enforcement, and/or national security
General knowledge of blueprints and other building plans
General understanding of construction practices
Ability to work independently to identify, assess & report unique security situations with innovative solutions geared to facilitate contract performance within the bounds of security requirements
Highly proficient written and verbal communication skills with emphasis on clear and cogent presentation of complex information
Ability to manage time, make sound decisions, take independent action, analyze problems, and provide focused solutions
Must have a professional demeanor, good people skills, ability to communicate effectively, and be able to perform in a multi-task, dynamic environment
Demonstrated attention to detail in a large, complex environment

Physical Requirements:

This position may require lifting (up to 20 lbs.), standing, walking, and sitting throughout the workday. Candidates must have the physical ability to perform a variety of functions.
Must have the ability to walk across uneven surfaces of a construction site, frequently go up and down stairs, and walk long distances.

Preferred Qualifications:

Top-Secret Clearance with Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) and Sensitive Compartmented Information Clearance (SCI) Eligibility
Field experience working ICD-705 construction projects, including escorting construction personnel and verification of building requirements

SDL supports a variety of missions, including NASA’s vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense’s aim to protect our nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you’ve heard of, and others that you haven’t. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.

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