Personnel Security Specialist

Summary This position is part of the Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence. As a Personnel Security Specialist, you will ensure a secure environment for intelligence information in support of DOE and other National Security programs and policies; manages the Director of National Security's Sensitive Compartmented Information programs within DOE; and provides overall security support to the DOE intelligence complex Responsibilities This is an Excepted Service position. This appointment will not confer Competitive Service career-conditional or career tenure status. This means that if you are selected, you would have to compete with other applicants in open competition to meet requirements for another Federal position, unless you meet the requirements for reinstatement. Applicants who voluntarily convert from the competitive service, Senior Executive Service, or other pay systems to a non-time limited appointment under this excepted service authority are not afforded "fallback rights" to the pay system previously assigned prior to conversion. As a full performance level GS-12, Personnel Security Specialist, you will: Analyze requests for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access submitted by Department of Energy (DOE) employees and DOE contractor offices, verify "need to know" criteria, and determine eligibility for access. Determine when additional investigative information is required and initiates written requests for additional coverage. Provide written analysis and recommendation on how to best resolve complex and/or sensitive security concerns. Schedule and conduct personnel security interviews in selected cases and evaluates the results of the interviews with recommendations for appropriate and final action in each case. Develop a security awareness and education program for DOE headquarters and laboratory security personnel to use for security education purposes specifically focusing on the requirements of the SCI program. Arrange for psychiatric and/or psychological determination under appropriate authority to obtain competent medical opinion concerning unresolved security concerns in areas such as mental health, illegal drug use, and/or alcohol abuse. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 Handling personnel security actions for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Restricted Data to assess eligibility for access. Detecting security breaches to evaluate the effectiveness, appropriateness, and consistency of corrective actions designed to prevent future incidents. Assisting to conduct security awareness briefings on the protocols for protecting Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) material. "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. 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. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE. For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available. EEO Policy: https://www.energy.gov/justice/eeo-complaint-process Reasonable Accommodation Policy: https://www.energy.gov/hc/department-energy-reasonable-accommodation-program Veterans Information: https://www.energy.gov/careers/veterans-military-spouses Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/ 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. An applicant may submit a complaint to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged noncompliance by completing the Fair Chance Act Intake Form and submitting it to the Administrative Investigations Program at AdministrativeInvestigations@hq.doe.gov.