Job summary

You will serve as a PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST in the PERSONNEL SECURITY BRANCH, SECURITY SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION of TRIDENT REFIT FACILITY, BANGOR.

Major duties

You will serve as a technical advisor on Personnel Security rules, regulations, and procedures for PSNS and IMF Department Security Coordinators, Supervisors and Managers as well as tenant commands, ships force and contractor personnel. You will serve as an advisor/liaison between the Office of Personnel Management, Federal Investigation Processing Center, the DON Central Adjudication Facility, the Defense Investigative Service, PSNS and IMF management and personnel staff members. You will directly administer all functions associated with processing PSNS and IMF employees for security clearances, including initiation of appropriate investigations, and recommendations for approval or denial of emergency access. You will provide direct assistance to subordinates through internal training and counseling on all aspects of their responsibilities with the program office. You will conduct in-depth personnel security interviews to obtain details related to information associated with security clearance eligibility criteria. You will administer the maintenance, protection, and destruction procedures of Privacy Act sensitive investigative materials associated with security clearance processing. You will prepare written articles on security policies and procedures and issues for publication and distribution throughout PSNS and IMF.

Qualification

Your resume must 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 the following: evaluating and implementing policies and procedures for the personnel security program within an organization to provide advice or recommendations in relation to security clearances. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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.

Evaluations

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. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: ACCOUNTABILITY PERSONNEL SECURITY READING AND INTERPRETING REGULATIONS SECURITY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.