Personnel Security Specialist Job at Idaho State Job Bank in Idaho Falls

Personnel Security Specialist at Department Of Energy in Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States Job Description Summary This position is part of the Idaho Operations Office, Department of Energy. As a Personnel Security Specialist, you will serve as an expert Personnel Security Specialist and will be responsible for broad program management of various security disciplines and activities. Responsibilities As a Personnel Security Specialist, you will: Manage the security disciplines and activities. Process and adjudicate security clearances and badges for local security offices. Identify and evaluate investigation's request for security credentials. Identify and evaluate investigation's request to grant or continuous security clearances Utilize systems to enter applicable data. Draft personnel security correspondence such as letters of interrogatory and psychiatric evaluation requests. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting all of the following: 1.Scheduling and conducting personnel security interviews in selected cases and evaluating the results of the interviews with recommendations for appropriate and final action in each case. 2. Preparing letters of interrogatories in derogatory cases to address issues of security concerns. 3. Evaluating responses to interrogatories and providing recommendations for further action in the case. 4. Assisting in reviewing Personnel Security Files in the correct format and ensuring accountability of all Personnel Security Folders. 5. Receiving, transmitting, validating and processing Foreign and National Classified Visits requests in accordance with agency policy. GS-13 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting all of the following: 1. Evaluating responses to interrogatories and providing recommendations for further action in the case. 2. Arranging for psychiatric and/or psychological determination under appropriate authority to obtain competent medical opinion concerning unresolved security concerns. 3. Conducting status checks in response to inquiries from others and answering inquiries from the public and private sectors. 4. Maintaining Personnel Security Files in the correct format and ensuring accountability of all Personnel Security Folders. 'Experience' refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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 experience. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered 'well qualified' you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated 'well-qualified', which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position. Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. New employees to the Department of Energy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website. If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established 'well qualified' category as stated in the Qualifications section. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation. Your performance appraisal and incentive awards will be given due consideration in the selection process based on their relation to the duties of the position and the consistency with which they may be considered in evaluating you against other candidates. Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available. EEO Policy: Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Veterans Information: Selective Service Registration: The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. 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