Personnel Security Specialist

Description:

Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Personnel Security Specialist. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.

Duty Location: Salt Lake City, Utah For more information click here.

This position does not allow for the option of working remotely. You must be able to report to the duty location.

Requirements:

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the education and/or specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume.

To qualify at the GS-07, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-05 level in federal service having demonstrated experience in two or more of the following: 1) Applying basic principles, policies, and methods of security administration in order to complete assignments; 2.) Preparing and updating reports and statistics for use within a personnel security program;
3.) Initiating background investigations and reviewing forms for accuracy and completeness before case is released for investigation
4.) Providing advice and guidance to customers on submitting required documents for background investigations.
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You could otherwise qualify on the basis of Education having 1 full year of graduate level education. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
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Superior academic achievement.
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You may combine specialized experience and education to meet the minimum qualifications.

To qualify at the GS-9, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-07 level in federal service having demonstrated experience in three or more of the following: 1.) Applying knowledge of a personnel security program to resolve questions or problems, determine clearance level requirements, and assist in adjudicating background investigations; 2. ) Analyzing and applying laws, regulations, policies, and/or directives that govern personnel security in order to complete assignments; 3.) Utilizing verbal and/or written communication to explain personnel security regulations, procedures, or results to managers and/or employees; 4.) Operating office automation equipment to access and maintain electronic security files and documents; 5.) Coordinate background investigations assuring appropriate initiation, processing and adjudication: 6.) Provide technical advice and guidance to employees, contractors, affiliates, and volunteers regarding a background clearance form submission (e.g. National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) or equivalent.
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Master's or equivalent graduate degree may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position.
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Combinations of successfully completed graduated education and experience may be used to meet total qualifications requirements.

If you are basing your qualifications on education, you must submit a copy of your UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS with your application.

The superior academic achievement provision is to be used to determine eligibility for applicable GS-07 level positions of persons who have completed (or expect to complete within 9 months) all the requirements for bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a qualifying grade point average (GPA), class standing, or honors society. For more information, visit OPM.

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.

Time-In-Grade: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower-grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b).

You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including time-in-grade restrictions and any selective placement factors if applicable, by 04/22/2024.