PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST

Summary You will serve as a Personnel Security Specialist (Suitability) in the office of ASN (M&RA) Office of Civlian Human Resources
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies
Applications will not be accepted through this flyer
Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered
Duties
• You will provide technical expertise regarding suitability determinations.
• You will interpret and implement personnel suitability policy, guidelines and directives.
• You will prepare recommendations for revisions to policy and drafts procedural guidelines as requested.
• You will determine whether individuals are suitable for positions.
• You will interpret regulations, policies, and directives in order to inform assigned organizations of correct operating procedures, new policies, and adjusted directives.
• You will review, evaluate and adjudicate reports of investigations, personnel files and other records.
• You will interview applicants to resolve questions concerning derogatory information developed during investigations.
• You will assist leadership by advising on personnel security policies and related matters, and on the impact of personnel security requirements on organizational missions.
• You will formulate and recommend personnel security investigative requirements.
• You will act on procedures for adverse security determinations and advise on employee/applicant rights
Requirements Conditions of Employment
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check
To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Top Secret (SCI) security clearance prior to entrance on duty
Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal
Qualifications Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector
Specialized experience must demonstrate most or all of the following duties: 1.) Determining the full range of suitability adjudications, security and trust determinations of individuals for entry into sensitive and nonsensitive positions; 2.) Interpreting and implementing personnel suitability policies, guidelines and directives; 3.) Reviewing, evaluating, and adjudicating reports of investigations, personnel files and other records; 4.) Interviewing applicants to resolve questions concerning derogatory information developed during investigations; and 5.) Estimating and reporting on expected time of completion of work, maintaining records of work accomplishments and time expended and preparing production reports
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Security Administration Series 0080 (opm.gov) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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
Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement
Additional information There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer
Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program
Several vacancies may be filled
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants
Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority
However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below
Incumbent is required to satisfactorily complete the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Fundamentals of Suitability for Suitability and Fitness Adjudicators Course and obtain the required certification of training for this position as outlined in OPM Training Requirements within one year of selection to the position
This position has been identified for the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification Program
This is the Department of Defense (DoD) Security Certification Program directed by DoD Instruction 3305.13
The SPeD certification is DoD's initiative to professionalize the security workforce by establishing a common set of competencies for security practitioners that promotes interoperability, facilitates professional development and training, and develops a workforce of certified security professionals
This position requires the incumbent obtain the following core SPeD Certification: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within their first two years of employment
Benefits A career with the U.S
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
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Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered
Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position
Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience
As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer
You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation
If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation
If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified
Please follow all instructions carefully
Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment
All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies
Benefits A career with the U.S
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered
Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies
A complete resume is required
Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments
Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications
The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g
GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume
Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required
If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package
Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required
Any claims you make in your resume or assessme

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