Personnel Security Specialist
Monitors the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations, and compliance with applicable regulations. Perform the full range of tasks associated with establishing, maintaining, and enforcing all regulations related to Personnel Suitability and Security. Responsible for adjudication process of all National Agency Checks with Written Inquires (NACIs), Special Agreement Checks (SACs) with Issues, and Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) and Background Investigation (BI) referrals from VA Security and Investigations Center (VASIC) security clearances with regard to suitability issues. Provides technical advice and guidance to employees, contractors, affiliates, and volunteers with regard to matters pertaining to e-QIP. Rreviews SF 85s, OF 306s, and other e-QIP documents for completeness prior to submission to the e-QIP Approver or OPM. Ensure that prospective appointee's Special Agreement Check (SAC) has been completed and favorably adjudicated prior to the entry-on-duty (EOD) date. Work Schedule:
Mon - Friday; 7:
30 - 4:
00 or 8:
00 - 4:
30 Compressed/Flexible:
Not Available. Telework:
Not Available. Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Personnel Security Specialist/00504-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/07/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. A Quality Ranking Factor has been requested by the facility to help determine which of the basically qualified applicants are likely to be better qualified for a position. The quality ranking factor for this position is:
Have you successfully completed the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Fundamental of Suitability and Fitness Adjudicators (Fundamentals) course OR the previously offered Essential of Suitability Adjudication Program (ESAP)? Quality Ranking Factors are skills, knowledge, abilities, or other worker characteristics which could be expected to result in superior performance on the job. Quality ranking factors will not be used for screening but may be used as ranking criteria. Applicants with higher proficiency levels may rank above those with lower proficiency levels on a quality ranking factor. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
apply security policy, procedures, systems, and programs involving the loyalty and reliability of people. Determine the suitability and security eligibility of individuals for entry and retention in sensitive and non-sensitive positions. Review, evaluate, and adjudicate reports of investigations, personnel files, and other records to determine whether to grant, revoke, suspend, or restrict security clearances. Interview applicants to resolve questions concerning derogatory information developed in the investigation. Plan for improvements in the facility personnel security program. Monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of the program operations, and compliance with applicable regulations. Provide authoritative information and assistance to organization officials. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED). Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond the first year of graduate level study. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED). You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
CommunicationCustomer ServicePersonnel Security and Safety 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; religions; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is sedentary and is usually accomplished while the employee is comfortably seated at a desk or table. Some walking and standing may occur in the course of a normal workday in connection with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. Items carried typically are light objects such as briefcases, notebooks, and data processing reports. Lifting of moderately heavy objects is not normally required. No special physical effort or ability is required to perform the work. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Mon - Friday; 7:
30 - 4:
00 or 8:
00 - 4:
30 Compressed/Flexible:
Not Available. Telework:
Not Available. Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Personnel Security Specialist/00504-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/07/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. A Quality Ranking Factor has been requested by the facility to help determine which of the basically qualified applicants are likely to be better qualified for a position. The quality ranking factor for this position is:
Have you successfully completed the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Fundamental of Suitability and Fitness Adjudicators (Fundamentals) course OR the previously offered Essential of Suitability Adjudication Program (ESAP)? Quality Ranking Factors are skills, knowledge, abilities, or other worker characteristics which could be expected to result in superior performance on the job. Quality ranking factors will not be used for screening but may be used as ranking criteria. Applicants with higher proficiency levels may rank above those with lower proficiency levels on a quality ranking factor. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
apply security policy, procedures, systems, and programs involving the loyalty and reliability of people. Determine the suitability and security eligibility of individuals for entry and retention in sensitive and non-sensitive positions. Review, evaluate, and adjudicate reports of investigations, personnel files, and other records to determine whether to grant, revoke, suspend, or restrict security clearances. Interview applicants to resolve questions concerning derogatory information developed in the investigation. Plan for improvements in the facility personnel security program. Monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of the program operations, and compliance with applicable regulations. Provide authoritative information and assistance to organization officials. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED). Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond the first year of graduate level study. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED). You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
CommunicationCustomer ServicePersonnel Security and Safety 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; religions; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is sedentary and is usually accomplished while the employee is comfortably seated at a desk or table. Some walking and standing may occur in the course of a normal workday in connection with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. Items carried typically are light objects such as briefcases, notebooks, and data processing reports. Lifting of moderately heavy objects is not normally required. No special physical effort or ability is required to perform the work. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0080 Security Administration - Salary Range:
$52,049 to $67,660 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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