Personnel Security Specialist

Description:

This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information.
This is a Career Ladder Position. At the full performance level, the incumbent reviews and processes requests for personnel security investigations reviews and completes and submits applicants' fingerprints to Office of Personnel Management. Works with a Senior Specialist and reports to the Human Resources Director.

Requirements:

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:
GS-07: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 such as: Research written arguments and/or opinions in support of an issue; work with individuals on sensitive issues (including background information) which require tact and discretion while providing good customer service; provide training to groups of individuals via web-based training, classroom settings and/or conference calls.
and/or
1 full year (18 semester hours) of graduate level education that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
and/or
Completed a Bachelor's degree in a field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position with one of the following: (1) I graduated with at least an overall GPA of 2.95, (2) I graduated with at least a 3.45 GPA in my major or during the last two years of college; (3) I graduated in the top third of my class; or (4) I have been a member of a national scholastic honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.
GS-09: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 such as: Review arrest reports and dispositions of cases to determine suitability of applicants applying for positions; use automated systems to obtain and transmit fingerprint results; review background investigation forms for accuracy and completeness before case is released for investigation; coordinate background investigations assuring appropriate initiation, processing and adjudication; provide technical advice and guidance to employees, contractors, affiliates, and volunteers regarding a background clearance form submission (e.g. E-QIP); review forms for accuracy and completeness; provide advice and guidance to customers on submitting required documents for background investigations.
and/or
Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years (36 semester hours) of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work or LL.B. or J.D., if related.
and/or
Combination of the specialized experience described in A and the education described in B. To determine if you qualify under this combination first divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond 1 year by 18. (Note: Only education in excess of the first year is creditable toward meeting the experience requirement when combining experience and education.) Finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Note: You must provide copies of your graduate transcripts.
GS-11: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 such as: Assist to interpret and develop policy and procedures in personnel security issuances and directives; gather and coordinate records of evidence in support of proposed personnel security and suitability actions and decisions; submit disposition requests to the appropriate court, law enforcement agency, or other source in order to obtain clarification or additional information regarding cases.
and/or
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years (54 semester hours) of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work or LL.M., if related.
and/or
Combination of the specialized experience described in A and the education described in B. To determine if you qualify under this combination first divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond 2 years by 18. (Note: Only education in excess of the second year is creditable toward meeting the experience requirement when combining experience and education.) Finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Note: You must provide copies of your graduate transcripts.

Time In Grade
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.