Duties

As a Security Specialist (Infosec and RIM) GS-0080-13/14, your typical work assignments may include the following:

• Develops overall goals and objectives for major components of the overall security program; recommends policies, procedures, and guidelines; and provides technical guidance on security issues/programs to the Division Director, General Manager, and other senior leaders.
• Serves as the expert for classification, control and safeguarding of Controlled Unclassified Information (including unclassified controlled nuclear information) and other sensitive/PII information, in addition to classified information.
• Leads records management program efforts for the Board and its constituent offices to ensure their business and mission needs are aligned with the agency's, Department of Energy's, and National Archives and Records Administration's (NARA) technical and management guidelines for the collection and storage of information and data.
• Interprets policy and formulates procedures on records and information management and the use of records management tools to ensure best practices and agency compliance with Federal statutes and develops plans for policy implementation.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Will be required to complete background investigation and drug screening.
• A one year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Must provide resume and supporting documents (See required documents).
• Time-in-Grade: Current or former Federal employees applying under Merit Promotion considerations must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements for consideration.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

GS-13 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 or higher-grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience includes:

• Experience assisting in applying security principles and procedures to plan and evaluate personnel security programs;
• Experience assisting in developing and implementing policies and procedures for a personnel security program within an agency/organization or equivalent; and
• Experience assisting in reviewing, evaluating, and adjudicating reports of investigations, personnel files, and other records to determine suitability adjudications.

GS-14 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 or higher-grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience includes:

• Experience applying security principles and procedures to plan and evaluate personnel security programs;
• Experience developing and implementing policies and procedures for a personnel security program within an agency/organization or equivalent; and
• Experience reviewing, evaluating, and adjudicating reports of investigations, personnel files, and other records to determine suitability adjudications.

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 Requirements: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. One year at the GS-13 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. DO NOT submit Award SF-50's; Award SF-50's will not be accepted).

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).

Additional information

• This position contains Selective Placement Factors. Selective Placement Factors are job-related KSAs that are essential for satisfactory performance on the job. Only applicants that meet this requirement as of the closing date of the JOA will receive further consideration for the job.
• DNFSB EEO Statement: The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board fosters an inclusive and diverse workforce, find our EEO statement online at: Equal Employment Opportunity | Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (dnfsb.gov)
• Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov .
• Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact DNFSB, Division of Human Resources. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Applicants requesting an accommodation should contact the Human Resources office at 1-800-788-4016 or 202-694-7000.
• Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) apply for the position through this announcement; (3) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and (4) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: USAJOBS Career Transition Programs