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Duties APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 50 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 50th 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, 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); and responding to problems or questions regarding the personnel security program, and reviewing appropriate Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (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; and making Entry On Duty determinations for Department of Education employees, detailees, appointees and contractor information. Rejects 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. Prepare 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. Review rebuttals and make recommendations for final decision.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Relocation will not paid.
- You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
- Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must Complete a Background Investigation and Fingerprint check.
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
If you are a current federal employee, you must meet all time-in-grade and time-after competitive appointment qualifications within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. To verify that you meet these requirements, we will review your responses to the core eligibility questions on the occupational questionnaire, as well as your submitted resume and required documents. To make an accurate determination, you will need to include on your resume your federal position title, pay plan, occupational series, grade level, agency, dates for which you held the grade level (stated as MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY, OR MM/YYYY to PRESENT), and total hours worked per week. 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).
Conditions of Employment
TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: N/A
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-9
Duties
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:
- Experience in applying practical security principles, concepts and methods in carrying out assignments.
- Experience in preparing materials or writing letters regarding the issuance, suspension, denial and/or revocation of security clearances related to personnel security issues.
- Experience identifying and resolving issues and problems for a personnel security program.
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.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)
The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement).
- Skill in using computers and computer applications effectively to analyze and communicate personnel security related information in the appropriate format.
- Ability to use analytical ad evaluative methods and techniques to complete reports, accomplish projects, and evaluate results for the management and completion of programs.
- Knowledge of personnel security processes and of personnel investigations processing systems necessary to perform background investigations.
- Knowledge of a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices.
Education
You may meet the minimum qualifications of this position by meeting the following education options.
(GS-9)
Two years of graduate education (beyond a bachelor’s degree).
or
A master’s 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.
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 applying. If 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 click Foreign 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 [email protected] 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 not included in the bargaining unit.
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.
