PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Dutieso Determines eligibility of persons to occupy sensitive positions based on security concerns related to suitability for employment based on application of Federal and Agency regulation, policy and practice related to personnel security and suitability.
o Determines adequacy of investigations and adjudications as they relate to position sensitivity and national security classified access requirements.
o Reviews and evaluates submitted documentation to initiate personnel security investigations and to determine completeness by applying security principles and pertinent guidelineso Institutes internal controls to protect personnel security case files from inadvertent disclosure.
o Evaluates derogatory subject information and recommends or determines whether security clearances should be granted, suspended, revoked, denied or the investigation should be expanded.
o Consults with operating officials both internal and external to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), providing well thought out answers to issues concerning personnel security and suitability programsRequirements Conditions of Employmento Must be a U.
S Citizen or Nationalo Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)o Suitable for Federal employmento Time after Competitive Appointment:
Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
o This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employmentFailure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
o Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.
o Obtain/Maintain DoD Security Accreditation and Certification Qualifications One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that ofthe next lower grade (GS-09) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is requiredSpecialized Experience is defined as applying Personnel Security regulations, policy, and procedures in the review and recommendation of security clearance adjudications or suitability determinations; analyzing information from multiple sources and databases in support of security and suitability recommendations; determining eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information; responding to questions and inquiries from customers regarding personnel security and suitability regulations and procedures; processing personnel security requests for investigationTime-in-Grade:
Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirementApplicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-09 or higher grade in Federal ServiceYou may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcementEducation GS-11 Substitution of Education for
Experience:
Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.
Dor equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirementEquivalent combinations of successfully completed higher-level graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirementsIf you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you applyTo be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.
SDepartment of Education ( http:
//www2.
ed.
gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.
html )Additional informationo THE DUTY LOCATION OF THIS POSITION IS INDIANAPOLIS, IN.
o Telework availability in the local, Indianapolis, area will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
o Moving expenses will not be paid.
o We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotionFor some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition.
o Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
o A one year probationary or trial period may be required.
o We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date.
o This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
o Travel requirement is occasional.
o This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
o Retired Civil Service Employee:
Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance(See DoD Instruction 1400.
25, Volume 300, here )o In accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Manual 3305.
13-M DoD Security Accreditation and Certification, this position has been identified as a Defense Security Position (DSP)As such, the individual selected for this position must obtain and/or maintain a Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)Individuals who do not meet the applicable certification requirements must obtain it within two years after the first duty day in this positionUpon appointment to this position, the selectee must also sign an agreement acknowledging the SFPC requirement as a condition of employment and agree to allow DoD to access and monitor the certification qualifications associated with this DSP.
o The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higherEmployment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting dateIf you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawnIndividuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employmentFailure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in terminationFor more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.
o All applicants are encouraged to apply electronicallyIf you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.
o Benefits Help A career with the U.
Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new window Learn 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 intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offeredHow You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications aboveIMPORTANT NOTE - YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYERRORS OR OMISSIONS MAY AFFECT YOUR RATINGAll information included in the resume and Occupational Questionnaire is subject to review and verificationHR will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirementsApplicants meeting the minimum requirements will be further evaluated based upon information you provided in the Occupational QuestionnaireIf a determination is made that the work experience described in your submitted resume does not support your responses to the self-assessment questionnaire, your score may be reduced, and you may lose consideration for this positionIf you are already a DFAS employee, you may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including removal from Federal service, if you are found to have exaggerated, embellished, inflated, mischaracterized, or falsified your resume or qualificationsThe Assessment Questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and collects information on your education, training and experience related to the following critical competencies:
o Communication Risk Management Security Concepts, Principles and Practices Technical Competence You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here:
https:
//apply.
usastaffing.
gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12392876 DFAS recognizes the value of competencies gained through formal education and professional certificationsTo ensure that consistent credit is given for these credentials in the selection process, DFAS has developed standard selection criteria to be used when filling positions in professional and administrative seriesSelections for professional and administrative positions will be based on four categories of selection criteria:
Experience, Other, Education, and Certifications.
o Benefits Help A career with the U.
Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new window Learn 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 intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
o Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefitsYour benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employeeYou may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policiesYou must provide a complete A Apply to this job.
Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
o Determines adequacy of investigations and adjudications as they relate to position sensitivity and national security classified access requirements.
o Reviews and evaluates submitted documentation to initiate personnel security investigations and to determine completeness by applying security principles and pertinent guidelineso Institutes internal controls to protect personnel security case files from inadvertent disclosure.
o Evaluates derogatory subject information and recommends or determines whether security clearances should be granted, suspended, revoked, denied or the investigation should be expanded.
o Consults with operating officials both internal and external to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), providing well thought out answers to issues concerning personnel security and suitability programsRequirements Conditions of Employmento Must be a U.
S Citizen or Nationalo Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)o Suitable for Federal employmento Time after Competitive Appointment:
Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
o This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employmentFailure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
o Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.
o Obtain/Maintain DoD Security Accreditation and Certification Qualifications One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that ofthe next lower grade (GS-09) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is requiredSpecialized Experience is defined as applying Personnel Security regulations, policy, and procedures in the review and recommendation of security clearance adjudications or suitability determinations; analyzing information from multiple sources and databases in support of security and suitability recommendations; determining eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information; responding to questions and inquiries from customers regarding personnel security and suitability regulations and procedures; processing personnel security requests for investigationTime-in-Grade:
Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirementApplicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-09 or higher grade in Federal ServiceYou may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcementEducation GS-11 Substitution of Education for
Experience:
Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.
Dor equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirementEquivalent combinations of successfully completed higher-level graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirementsIf you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you applyTo be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.
SDepartment of Education ( http:
//www2.
ed.
gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.
html )Additional informationo THE DUTY LOCATION OF THIS POSITION IS INDIANAPOLIS, IN.
o Telework availability in the local, Indianapolis, area will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
o Moving expenses will not be paid.
o We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotionFor some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition.
o Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
o A one year probationary or trial period may be required.
o We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date.
o This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
o Travel requirement is occasional.
o This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
o Retired Civil Service Employee:
Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance(See DoD Instruction 1400.
25, Volume 300, here )o In accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Manual 3305.
13-M DoD Security Accreditation and Certification, this position has been identified as a Defense Security Position (DSP)As such, the individual selected for this position must obtain and/or maintain a Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)Individuals who do not meet the applicable certification requirements must obtain it within two years after the first duty day in this positionUpon appointment to this position, the selectee must also sign an agreement acknowledging the SFPC requirement as a condition of employment and agree to allow DoD to access and monitor the certification qualifications associated with this DSP.
o The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higherEmployment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting dateIf you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawnIndividuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employmentFailure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in terminationFor more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.
o All applicants are encouraged to apply electronicallyIf you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.
o Benefits Help A career with the U.
Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new window Learn 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 intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offeredHow You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications aboveIMPORTANT NOTE - YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYERRORS OR OMISSIONS MAY AFFECT YOUR RATINGAll information included in the resume and Occupational Questionnaire is subject to review and verificationHR will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirementsApplicants meeting the minimum requirements will be further evaluated based upon information you provided in the Occupational QuestionnaireIf a determination is made that the work experience described in your submitted resume does not support your responses to the self-assessment questionnaire, your score may be reduced, and you may lose consideration for this positionIf you are already a DFAS employee, you may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including removal from Federal service, if you are found to have exaggerated, embellished, inflated, mischaracterized, or falsified your resume or qualificationsThe Assessment Questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and collects information on your education, training and experience related to the following critical competencies:
o Communication Risk Management Security Concepts, Principles and Practices Technical Competence You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here:
https:
//apply.
usastaffing.
gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12392876 DFAS recognizes the value of competencies gained through formal education and professional certificationsTo ensure that consistent credit is given for these credentials in the selection process, DFAS has developed standard selection criteria to be used when filling positions in professional and administrative seriesSelections for professional and administrative positions will be based on four categories of selection criteria:
Experience, Other, Education, and Certifications.
o Benefits Help A career with the U.
Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new window Learn 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 intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
o Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefitsYour benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employeeYou may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policiesYou must provide a complete A Apply to this job.
Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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