Personnel Security Specialist, GS-0080-09/11 (FPL 12) (DE)

Full Job Description

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 for a variety of security related functions to include review of classified national security information related functions.

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: 1.

Experience 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.

3.

Experience 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.

Major Duties:

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-0080-09/11, 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 individual's 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 supervisor's signature.

Reviewing rebuttals and make recommendations for final decision.