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Security Specialist

Employer
USAJobs
Location
Wallops Island, Virginia
Closing date
Oct 3, 2022
Duties

This series covers positions managing, supervising, leading, and/or performing administrative and management work.
  • Vacancies filled under this public notice may have varying levels of promotion potential and supervisory level, if any.
  • Positions may be filled as permanent, term, or temporary with a full-time or part-time work schedule.

As a Security Specialist you will:
  • Provide advice and support to leadership, to include Team Leads and Director, regarding inquiries for case status, program issues, and provides input on how to best resolve complex concerns regarding the processing and adjudication of PIV and security clearance cases.
  • Prescreening and processing of clearance request forms, prescreening and processing of Personal Identity Verification requests (in compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12).
  • Entry of applicable data into Department of Energy (DOE) and other government agency systems, as well as the maintenance of the Personnel Security Folders (PSFs).
  • Screening and evaluating reports of investigation in cases involving a request for a security credential in compliance with HSPD-12 requirements.
  • Screening and evaluating reports of investigations for the grant or continuation of security clearances in compliance with the Adjudicative Guidelines for Determining Eligibility for Access to Classified Information in compliance with the National Security Adjudicative Guidelines (Security Executive Agent #4) issued by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 710 (10 CFR 710), ODNI Security Executive Agents Directives, and DOE Orders 472.2 and 206.2.
  • Assisting with personnel security interviews, preparing correspondence necessary to include letters of interrogatory and psychiatric evaluation requests.
  • Conducting status checks in response to inquiries from others, and answering inquiries from the public and private sectors.


Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
  • This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Subject to satisfactory security and suitability requirements.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Positions may be filled as permanent, term, or temporary with a full-time or part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location.
  • The vacancies filled through these appointments have varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret DOE "Q" clearance.
  • These positions are to be filled under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA - P.L. 117-58).


Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-09 : You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
  • Applying experience of a personnel security program to resolve questions or problems; AND
  • Assisting with determining clearance level requirements and the processing of suitability and security clearance questionnaires; AND
  • Assisting higher graded specialists in projects or segments of projects specific to a security program; AND
  • Operating office automation equipment to access and maintain electronic security files and documents.

OR: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED.

OR: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience. The total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education more than the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-11 :You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
  • Assisting with scheduling and conducting personnel security interviews in selected cases and evaluating the results of the interviews with recommendations for appropriate and final action in each case; AND
  • Assisting in the preparation of letters of interrogatory in derogatory cases to address issues of security concern; AND
  • Assisting with preparing responses to interrogatories.
OR: Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED.

OR: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience. The total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education more than the first 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-12 : You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
  • Scheduling and conducting personnel security interviews in selected cases and evaluating the results of the interviews with recommendations for appropriate and final action in each case; AND
  • Preparing letters of interrogatory in derogatory cases to address issues of security concern; AND
  • Evaluating responses to interrogatories and providing recommendations for further action in the case.

NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 level.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-13 : You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
  • Evaluating responses to interrogatories and providing recommendations for further action in the case; AND
  • Arranging for psychiatric and/or psychological determination under appropriate authority to obtain competent medical opinion concerning unresolved security concerns.; AND
  • Conducting status checks in response to inquiries from others and answering inquiries from the public and private sectors; AND
  • Maintaining Personnel Security Files in the correct format and ensuring accountability of all Personnel Security Folders.
NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-13 level.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-14 : You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
  • Providing prompt, courteous customer service by responding to in person, email, and telephonic inquiries from clearance holders/applicants, DOE Departmental elements, and other government agencies; AND
  • Maintaining Personnel Security Files in the correct format and ensuring accountability of all Personnel Security Folders; AND
  • Conducting analysis of procedures, techniques, and processes pertaining to processing, handling and disposition of Personnel Security Folders; AND
  • Making recommendations for process improvements based on results of analysis, training, experience, industry best practices, and application of new methods or processes in the field.
NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-14 level.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-15 : You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
  • Overseeing program management for the safeguarding of a security program; AND
  • Analyzing and managing a security program budget; AND
  • Providing consultation to security engineers, scientists, and senior management regarding program requirements and equivalencies, including day-to-day program management of program-funded projects; AND
  • Managing and planning the coordination of construction, modification, upgrading, and decommissioning of security facilities and security infrastructure.

NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-15 level.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.

OPM Qualification Standards for the GS-0080 series can be found at the following website: Security Administration Series, 0080 (opm.gov) .

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

This public notice may be used to fill multiple positions as needed; therefore, applicants must meet the qualifications at the time the applications are reviewed.

Education

Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

If qualifying solely based on education, transcripts must be provided.

Additional information

The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Your position may be eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the DOE Workplace Flexibilities policy.
  • This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.
  • For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov
  • Status and Non-Status applicants from outside DOE selected under this authority are required to serve a mandatory one (1) year probationary period. A DOE career status employee selected for this position may be required to serve a new one (1) year probationary period, pursuant to 5 CFR 315.802.
  • If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section.
  • This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
  • More than one selection may be made under this hiring authority.
  • Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
  • Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
  • Positions may be filled at varying levels of leadership, ie Team Lead, Manager, Supervisor.
  • Supervisory positions may require a 1-year probationary period, if not yet completed.
  • New employees to the Department of Energy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify
  • Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
  • All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register . If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.
  • Relocation or Recruitment Incentive may be authorized.
  • This position may be 100% remote.

EEO Policy: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/EEO_Policy_Statement
Reasonable Accommodation Policy: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Reasonable_Accommodation_Policy_Statement
Veterans Information: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Veterans_Information
Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/

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