Personnel Security Specialist (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees) | Federal government of the United States

Job title: Personnel Security Specialist (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Company: Federal government of the United States

Job description: SummaryThis position is in the Office of the Secretary (OST), Assistant Secretary for Administration, Office of Security, Personnel Security Division. The incumbent serves as a Personnel Security Specialist responsible for oversight of the Department’s personnel security e-APP program formerly known as e-QIP. This position requires a Top-Secret Clearance and Drug Testing.Overview

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Open & closing dates10/21/2024 to 11/01/2024Salary$45,146 – $72,703 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 05 – 07Location4 vacancies in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—This position may be eligible for occasional and/or regularly scheduled telework. The number of telework days approved will be determined by your immediate supervisor or manager following the agency’s telework policy and guidance. If participating in the telework program, you will be required to sign a telework agreement detailing agency telework policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position.Travel RequiredNot requiredRelocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-time – Full TimeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential09Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberOST.M-2025-0008Control number815093400This job is open toClarification from the agencyOpen to current and former Federal employees with competitive status, VEOA Applicants, AND All U.S. Citizens.DutiesThe Personnel Security Specialist:

• Receives and reviews Security forms to analyze and detect obvious errors or omissions of information.
• Prepares and issues departmental identification media including ID cards and credentials for DOT employees and contractors as a backup to ID Media staff.
• Processes fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation via the Livescan fingerprint system. Communicates with applicants, contractors, employees, management and leadership officials within the agency, other federal government staff and public organizations.
• Assist with determinations on if the requirements of E.O. 12968 and Security Executive Agent Directive 4 (SEAD 4) have been satisfied relating to the appointment or transfer of applicants in sensitive position.
• Makes preliminary recommendations on adequacy and completeness with respect to DOT security interests under the executive orders. When further investigation is essential for a determination, prepare an analysis of the pertinent points and recommends supplementary action.

The ideal candidate should have experience with eAPP (formerly known as eQIP) to process preliminary background checks, working with large amounts of clearance requests in short time frames and working with employees, mangers, and senior leadership. Candidates should have excellent written and in-person communication skills.RequirementsConditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration.
• You must meet specialized experience to qualify.
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
• DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• DRUG TEST: This position has been determined to be a critical safety/security position as defined in the Department of Transportation (DOT) Order, DOT 3910.1D entitled “Drug and Alcohol-Free Departmental Workplace.” Therefore, if selected for the position you will be required to submit to a pre employment/pre-appointment drug test, you will also be subject to Random Drug Testing.

QualificationsTo meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet either the education or specialized experience requirements for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.To qualify for the GS-05 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-05 it must include:

• Experience working with various databases to navigate, input and extract information to create reports and maintain records to reference.
• Experience recognizing and correcting obvious discrepancies and omissions on security forms.

To qualify for the GS-05 on Education alone,

• 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor’s degree.

To qualify for the GS-07 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-05 it must include:

• Experience processing various security forms and entering personally identifiable information (PII) into a security database for the
• purpose of processing background investigations.
• Experience working in security to complete background security processes using an automated personnel security system in order to
• complete fingerprinting, background investigations, and initiating and reviewing background applications.

To qualify for the GS-07 on Education alone, you must have at least 1 year of graduate-level education OR superior academic achievement.

• **Superior Academic Achievement is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership.
• 1. Class standing — Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.
• 2. Grade-point average (G.P.A.) — Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (“B” or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (“B+” or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.

You can also qualify based on a combination of graduate level education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: * Security – Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and guidelines related to securing personnel, facilities, and information, including the requirements for handling, transporting, and protecting classified information and proper reporting of security incidents.

• Oral Communication – Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Written Communication – Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

For all types of consideration, 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 experienceFor additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link:Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date.Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.Additional informationThe Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant’s criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with and certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, . To learn more, please visit our page at:This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

• 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. .

Expected salary: $45146 – 72703 per year

Location: Washington DC

Job date: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 06:16:46 GMT

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