Personnel Security Specialist

Job Title

Responsible for the Department's nationwide adjudication of the minor and no-issue background investigation cases and fingerprint results involving VA employee Security Clearances, VA employee Public Trust positions and for all suitability investigations for VA Contractors. Within delegated authority, adjudicates security clearances and forwards recommendations for security clearance denials.

Maintains associated personnel suitability records.

Contacts subject(s) of investigation regarding inconclusive or derogatory information developed to resolve disputed information.

Incumbent must have the judgement and ability to recognize sensitive, personal issues and to avoid unwarranted concern or emotional responses in eliciting required additional information. To accomplish the mitigation, incumbent must have the judgement and ability to recognize sensitive, personal issues and to avoid unwarranted concern or emotional responses in eliciting required additional information.

Documents findings, makes security and suitability determinations, and formulates case disposition recommendations or varies actions, including approval of employment, denial of employment, or retention in sensitive public trust positions.

Ensures that adjudicative reviews and determinations are accomplished in an accurate, thorough, appropriate, and efficient manner pursuant to the most statutes and regulations governing personnel security clearances and personnel suitability.

Recommends or takes action on cases where the facts are not completely ascertained or where there is contradictory evidence that is incomplete or inconclusive.

Maintains associated personnel suitability records for VA employees in Public Trust positions and all contractor personnel.

Performs work concerned with physical protection of documents, automation equipment and facility to protect them against espionage, sabotage, damage and theft.

Analyzes needs for security controls, recommends systems, method, and procedures to increase physical security of personal information.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Compressed/Flexible: Available

Telework: Adhoc- May be authorized per agency policy

Virtual: This is not a virtual position

Position Description/PD#: PD41397A, PD41396A, and PD00067A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.