Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist (DETAIL/TEMP PROMOTION NTE 1 YEAR)

Full Job Description

This position is in the Office of Management, Office of Human Resources, Human Resources Operations Division (HROD).

The incumbent serves as an agency Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist, assisting the USDA, FSIS Security Manager with the overall administration and implementation of the Personnel Security Program to include all actions pertaining to and concerning U.S public trust and security clearances in accordance with USDA policy.

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

Time in grade: Applicants must meet one year at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-12 grade level for consideration for the GS-13 grade level).

For the GS-13 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level).

Resume must demonstrate at least 4 of the following 6 areas: Interpreting laws, regulations, or Executive Orders related to personnel security programs.

Writing policies, procedures, or guidance pertaining to personnel security issues. Leading a project, workgroup or team.

Advising senior leaders at the agency or department levels, regarding personnel security policies and requirements.

Defending decisions or recommendations relating to complex personnel security policies and procedures. Developing or delivering training on personnel security processes and procedures.

For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: Security Administration Series 0080 Temporary Promotion Not-to-Exceed: This is a temporary promotion not-to-exceed one year and may be extended (up to 5 years) without further competition or may end earlier due to lack of work or funds, or at the discretion of the Hiring Manager.

Note: If you are applying at the target grade level identified in the vacancy announcement and you currently hold that same grade level, the personnel action will be processed as a detail instead of a temporary promotion.

This detail may be extended without further competition or may end earlier due to lack of work or funds, or at the discretion of the Hiring Manager.

This temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition.

If the temporary promotion is not made permanent, you will be returned to your permanent position of record with any increases that would have been received if not temporarily assigned.

If it is not possible to be returned to the prior position, you should be placed in another position in your agency for which qualified, at the same grade and geographic location as before.

Should this not occur, reduction-in-force procedures may be necessary.

If you are selected, we will work with you and your supervisor on an agreement covering return rights so every effort will be made to return you to a properly classified position for which qualified and at the same grade level.

This position is subject to all applicable laws, regulations, and policies under the direction of Agency. Selection does not restrict the Agency from any future reorganization or realignment efforts.

If a change in duty location is required after selection due to a directed reassignment, relocation expenses may be reimbursed.

Declination of a directed reassignment could result in your removal from Federal service.

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.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

• Planning and coordinating the overall daily operations for the Personnel Security section.
• Assigning investigations, adjudications and other required work to subordinate staff members as appropriate.
• Reviewing for accuracy and compliance various documents prepared by Personnel Security Specialists.
• Researching Federal laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines relating to the administration of personnel security programs.
• Planning and assigning work, setting priorities, advising employees on program goals and objectives, and making decisions on significant and controversial issues.
• Conducting regular and recurring performance reviews, evaluating work performance, preparing annual appraisals, and award justifications.