Personnel Security Specialist

Your tasks

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As a Personnel Security Specialist, you will: Responsible for obtaining and reviewing background investigations for individuals that are conducted by certified investigative agencies including the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), or other federal Investigation Service Providers (ISP). Advise Operating Division (OPDIV) and Staff Division (STAFFDIV) security representatives of investigative reports containing unfavorable information which could impact on suitability/security deliberations relating to an employee or applicant. Within delegated authority, certifies that the results of background information investigation have been reviewed and a final adjudicative decision has been made and reported to OPM. Process background investigations request for Special Agency Checks (SACs) for customer activities Adjudicate background investigations using prescribed standards and procedures for non-sensitive positions and for public trust positions when only minor derogatory information is present.

Requirements

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Minimum Qualifications: You must have one-year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS- 07 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following: GS-9: Initiating and reviewing background investigations using electronic personnel security systems to ensure accurate and timely processing. Gathering, analyzing, and processing background information and follow-up actions related to personnel security in accordance with established procedures and requirements. Maintaining databases, reports, and identity verification systems, while supporting the issuance and troubleshooting of security credentials and access tools. OR I have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work or LL.B. or J.D., if related. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. OR I have a combination of experience as described in "A" above and education as described in "B" above. GS-11: Making recommendations on hiring, retention, and suitability decisions for employees and applicants. Collecting and coordinating supporting documentation for personnel security and suitability actions. Providing guidance on personnel security policies and ensured security credentials and identity verification tools were issued in compliance with regulations. OR B. Must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work or LL.M., if related. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. OR C. Must have a combination of experience as described in "A" above and education as described in "B" above. Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above. 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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. OPM Qualification General Policies Website

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov. Note: Applications can be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education within 9 months from the date of application. Education was completed successfully before the applicant can be appointed.

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This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Program Support Center, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 50 applications have been received or on the closing date, whichever is first.