Personnel Security Specialist

Summary

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM) provides the infrastructure and support that enables the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to perform its mission. OASAM provides leadership and support for information technology human resources management procurement business operations safety and health space management civil rights emergency management security budget and performance.

Duties

This position is located within the Department of Labor (DOL) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM) Office of Readiness and Security Operations (ORSO) Division of Security Operations. As a Personnel Security Specialist you will be responsible for the daily operations associated with the DOLs personnel security program. Major duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:

Review analyze and process personnel security investigations and related documentation to identify security concerns and formulate recommendations regarding suitability fitness employment eligibility and/or eligibility for access to classified information. Administer pre-employment and onboarding personnel security activities by validating position risk and sensitivity designations; reviewing security requests for completeness and regulatory compliance; initiating investigations; processing reciprocity requests; coordinating eApp submissions; monitoring case progress; and resolving deficiencies affecting timely onboarding. Manage Continuous Vetting activities by reviewing alerts and reportable information evaluating security-relevant information determining appropriate follow-up requirements coordinating personnel security actions and ensuring timely documentation and disposition of vetting events. Interpret and apply personnel security laws regulations policies procedures and adjudicative standards and provide technical guidance to Human Resources personnel hiring managers security officials contractors applicants employees and other Federal agencies regarding investigative processing adjudication reciprocity onboarding Continuous Vetting and related personnel security requirements. Resolve complex personnel security case issues; monitor workload and case-processing activities; analyze trends and performance metrics; and recommend improvements to personnel security processes automated workflows systems policies and standard operating procedures to enhance program effectiveness and operational efficiency. Maintain and safeguard sensitive personnel security information and utilize applicable security and credentialing systems including USAccess to document case actions and perform HSPD-12 credentialing activities such as sponsorships re-enrollments card reprints/issuance and fingerprint adjudication in accordance with applicable requirements.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Must be at least 16 years old. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level. Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met. Subject to a drug test prior to appointment. Qualifications

You must meet the

Education Requirement Or Specialized Experience

to qualify for this position as described below. Education Requirement: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

or LL.M. if related Specialized Experience: Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) to perform the duties of the position successfully and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

For this position the next lowest grade is the GS-09

. Qualifying specialized experience for this position includes meeting all the following statements below:

Experience interpreting and explaining personnel security policies procedures regulations and requirements to applicants employees supervisors or agency officials. Experience reviewing and analyzing personnel security forms background investigation reports and related documentation to identify incomplete inaccurate inconsistent or potentially derogatory information and determine compliance with applicable requirements. Experience evaluating information and investigative findings to identify personnel security concerns and formulate and recommend initial suitability fitness or security eligibility determinations in accordance with established policies procedures and adjudicative standards. I have a combination of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in or related to the work of this position and graduate level education.

Education

Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service. If your education was completed at a foreign college or university you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information. Additional information

The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers improve working conditions expand high-quality employment opportunities and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES As a condition of employment all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities systems information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION For more information Click here for Career Ladder Promotion Information For more information click Telework Position Information. This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy. Based on agency needs additional positions may be filled using this vacancy. The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click here for Additional Information. The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicants criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agencys complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act such as law enforcement or national security positions. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment. All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Required Experience: IC