SummaryThis position is located in the Tactical Operations Division in Arlington, VA.
The selectee of this position serves as a Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist. You will be responsible for the establishment and maintenance of USMS-wide policy and programs concerning personnel security.
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As a Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist at the GS-0080- 15 level, some of your typical work assignments may include:
- Directs and oversees the design, formulation, and implementation of policies, techniques, and systems regarding personnel security.
- Serves as the USMS liaison for personnel security matters, which involve the DOJ, Justice Management Division (JMD), Security and Emergency Planning Staff (SEPS), DOJ Components, other Federal Agencies, contractors, etc.
- Provides developmental, advisory, and analytical services to USMS officials with regard to the personnel security program.
- Renders guidance to group members concerning the resolution of derogatory information in personnel security cases.
- Direct, coordinates, and oversees work of subordinate supervisors.
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Conditions of employmentMust complete an initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
Must pass a pre-employment security investigation and drug screening.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
May be required to successfully complete a supervisory probationary period.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. Verify Registration here.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret background investigation.
QualificationsGS-15 TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-14 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 grade level.
(Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted).You may qualify at the GS-0080-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
- Advise senior executive leadership on personnel security policy, strategic planning, security risk management, and agency-wide personnel security program operations.
- Direct enterprise-level personnel security programs, including security clearances, suitability determinations, personnel security investigations, adjudications, and continuous evaluation activities.
- Develop, interpret, and implement personnel security policies, procedures, and directives in accordance with Executive Orders, Security Executive Agent Directives (SEAD), DOJ policy, DCSA guidance, and applicable federal laws and regulations.
- Conduct complex analyses of personnel security risks, and recommend corrective actions to improve program effectiveness, compliance and mission readiness.
- Supervise managers, supervisors, and professional personnel responsible for personnel security operations, including workforce planning, performance management, hiring, employee development, and organizational effectiveness.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE CANNOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
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.
EducationApplicants may not qualify for this position based on education in lieu of specialized experience at the GS-15 grade level.Additional informationReasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:
https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire
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 eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of
85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your
CTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp
Additional selections may be made from this announcement.
Applications will not be accepted if submitted using Government franked envelopes.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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