Personnel Security Specialist, GS(FPL 12) (DE)
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 70623 - 111087
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This position is located in Office of Finance and Operations Office of Security Facilities and Logistics Services Personnel Security and Emergency Preparedness Division in Washington DC. The Personnel Security and Emergency Preparedness Division is responsible fora variety of security related functions to include review of classified national securityinformation related functions.
APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 150 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 150th application or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date whichever occurs first.
We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.
As a Personnel Security Specialist GS/11 you will be responsible for:
- Ensuring timely and accurate input of case data into all appropriate databases reflecting current status of actions involving public trust and national security positions.
- Ensuring requested investigations will meet the individuals Position Designation and all appropriate documentation has been provided before releasing to National Background Investigations Bureau (NBIB).
- Responding to problems or questions regarding the personnel security program and reviewing appropriate e-QIP forms and Request for Personnel Security Services packages submitted for processing.
- Reviewing security forms to identify the presence or absence of derogatory information evaluating the impact of various kinds of derogatory information on the granting denying or revoking of security clearances and federal employment eligibility.
- Making Entry On Duty determinations for Department of Education employees detailees appointees and contractor information.
- Rejecting requests for investigations and return documents to the requesters when the information provided is inadequate for case processing.
- Analyzing reports of investigation provide a written outline of the issues and any mitigating factors affecting the issues and provide recommendations for appropriate action.
- Preparing correspondence to subjects of investigation identifying the reason(s) for any unfavorable personnel security or suitability action provide to supervisor or senior adjudicator for review and finalize for supervisors signature. Reviewing rebuttals and make recommendations for final decision.
Conditions of employment
- Relocation will not be paid.
- You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
- Must Complete a Background Investigation and Fingerprint check.
Condition of Employment:
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a probationary period or trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:
your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period OR trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. We will consider all qualifying experience including any volunteer experience.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification Requirements
You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-09 if you possess the specialize experience education or a combination of the two.
Specialized Experience for the GS-09
One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-07 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments:
using personnel security databases and investigative processing systems to input review and maintain case data; verify completeness and accuracy of investigative packages; and ensure compliance with personnel security laws regulations policies and procedures through intake and adjudicative processes.
2. Experience reviewing and evaluating personnel security and suitability information including background investigations criminal history fingerprint results and arrest and disposition data in order to identify issues assess risk applying mitigating factors and making or supporting determinations affecting national security eligibility or federal employment suitability.
preparing concise well supported written analyses and official correspondence related to personnel security actions including case summaries letters of interrogatory eligibility notifications adverse action notices and responses to inquiries or appeals in coordination with supervisory or senior-level review.
Specialized Experience for the GS-11
One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-07 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments:
1. Experience analyzing personnel security and suitability cases involving multiple issues i.e. unfavorable determination investigations or providing a written recommendation.
2. Experience preparing written correspondence of investigations identifying the reason(s) of unfavorable personnel security or suitability in accordance with applicable Executive Orders the Privacy Act and other guidance and legislation concerning national security information.
3. Experience applying analytical techniques in order to apply the technical requirements of the security programs to a variety of security related problems and issues.
OR
EDUCATION (see EDUCATION SECTION of the vacancy announcement)
OR
A combination of both education and experience in which the total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level.
Education
You may meet the minimum qualifications of this position by meeting the following education options.
GS-09
Two years of graduate education (beyond a bachelors degree).
or
A masters degree or equivalent degree or
LL.B. or J.D. if related
or
A combination of specialized experience and education that when taken as a percentage of the required education and experience total 100% or more.
GS-11
Ph.D.
or
equivalent doctoral degree
or
3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. if related
or
A combination of specialized experience and education that when taken as a percentage of the required education and experience total 100% or more.
Foreign Education:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements you must submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information please clickForeign Education.
Additional information
Veterans Career Counseling: If you are a veteran interested in receiving tips on preparing a Federal resume and/or how to prepare for an interview you may email to schedule a session with a career counselor (Veterans Counseling Session should be placed in the subject line of the email).
Student Loan Default: If selected for this position we will verify that you have not defaulted on any loan funded or guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are found to be in default we will contact you to make arrangements for repayment prior to making an official offer of employment.
Suitability and Investigation: If selected for this position you will be required to complete the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for federal employment and successfully complete a pre-appointment investigation/background check.
Essential/Non-Essential: This position is considered non-essential for purposes of reporting to work during federal government closures.
Financial Disclosure: This position does not require financial disclosure.
Bargaining Unit: This position is included in the bargaining unit (American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 252).
Selections: Agencies have broad authority under law to hire from any appropriate source of eligibles and may fill a vacancy in the competitive service by any method authorized. We may make additional selections from this vacancy announcement within 90 days from the date the selection certificates are issued should vacancies occur. We may also share selection certificates amongst program offices across the agency.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
As an ED employee you will also benefit from our family-friendly work environment. As part of our commitment to maintain a work life balance we offer excused leave for Parent/Teacher Conferences (3 hours); excused leave for annual health screenings (4 hours); and matching leave for community volunteer service. Other flexibilities that may be available to you include alternative work schedules. You may be eligible to receive a recruitment incentive for this position. To receive this incentive payment you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon. You may be eligible to receive a relocation incentive for this position. To receive this incentive payment you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon. You may be eligible to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program as a recruitment incentive for this position. To receive student loan repayments you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon.
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 Experience:
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Key Skills
- Security Management
- Vehicle Patrols
- Public Safety
- Safety Law Enforcement
- Access Control
- Safety Procedures
- Security Measures
- Alarm System
- Crowd Control
- CCTV Monitoring
- Access Point
- Security Checks
- Detect Signs
- Safe Environment
- Security System
