PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

Job Description

Summary

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position. This is an Indefinite with Right to Convert to Permanent GS-0080-09 PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2481000 and is part of the MO G2 Intelligence Directorate.

Duties

Performs suitability adjudications/determinations for the fitness and suitability of civilian employees, contractors and/or applicants for initial and continuing employment retention.

Ensures all investigative files are available prior to reviewing and rendering a suitability adjudicative/determination in accordance with suitability guidance and guidelines.

Orders any missing investigative files and upon receipt, reviews and analyzes all investigative files for derogatory information. Provides feedback regarding minor derogatory information found in the investigative file.

Ensures that sensitive, classified and Privacy Act information is not unnecessarily disclosed and is safeguarded in accordance with regulatory guidance.

Receives, reviews, and submits requests for personnel clearances for serviced civilian, contractor, and military personnel.

Forwards completed form to the appropriate agency for investigation and clearance determination.

Coordinates with the Office of Personnel Management and Central Adjudication Facility for updates on the status of the background investigations as required.

Advises unit security managers and supervisors on processing documentation for Statements of Reason (SOR), Requests for Information (RFI) or intentions of denial or revocation of security clearances by the CAF.

Returns forms requiring corrections and requests further documentation if needed.

Provides reports, as required, for status on pending or current investigations or periodic reinvestigations.

Composes documentation, for supervisors’ signature, verifying security clearances for those individuals going to other locations and requests the same of locations with individuals coming to their site.

Documents all personnel suitability adjudicative determinations or recommendations in the relevant automated information systems.

Maintains a continuous liaison relationship with OPM, CAF, the Personnel Security Intelligence Center of Excellence (PSI-CoE), and ARNG offices.

May supervise AGR, Title 32, Title 5, contractors, and/or state employees directly, and through subordinate supervisors.

Performs other duties as assigned.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Education

Must have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma

Additional Information

Selective Service Act: If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13085426 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Packet which may include the following: Resume (must include the following information) First and Last Name Contact Information (Phone Number and Email) Position Title(s) Company/Organization Name(s) Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR) Duties Performed - brief descriptions that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified. It is best practice to ensure military career information is listed in addition to civilian career information. Transcripts - Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided. SF-50 - If you have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit a copy of the last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency or those currently employed by our agency. DD214s

What to Expect Next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

About the Agency

This a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position. The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!

Requirements

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Army National Guard. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion). Maximum Military Grade - CPT (O-3) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience, education, or training that demonstrates your ability to follow directions, to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations and procedures; skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit; effective two-way radio or telephone communication; write English in reports and presentation formats; communicate orally and in writing clearly and effectively; assess body language and perceive immediate risk levels; and apply procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material. GS-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess 12 months of specialized experience which demonstrates your ability to perform day-to-day operational duties in support of sensitive compartmented information-associated security programs and measures; research and analyze reports on physical, information, computer, and personnel security; conduct intelligence support operations, procedures, and practices that are necessary to accomplish intelligence functions in support of programs essential to daily operations, training and readiness missions; and implement policies and procedures required to manage sensitive compartmented information programs and to protect sensitive compartmented information resources. The specialized experience must also indicate that you possess thorough knowledge of security principles, concepts and methodologies to evaluate state security procedures; knowledge of security procedures to perform inspections and risk vulnerability assessment analysis; knowledge of effective security programs to provide advice and assistance to units and organizations; and knowledge of physical security requirements and inspections to advise and train personnel; and experience in analyzing and evaluating reports of investigations and the maintenance of security records, files, reports and forms. Must currently possess or able to obtain a SECRET security clearance.