Summary
As a Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist at the GS-0080-13, you will be part of Facilities, Security and Emergency Mgmt, Office of Personnel Management. If selected, you will oversee personnel vetting and credentialing operations, supervise staff, manage personnel security systems and contracts, and ensure security programs and processes comply with applicable requirements.
Duties
Oversees personnel vetting and Personal Identity Verification credentialing operations, including processing, issuance, eligibility determinations, and program reporting. Reviews investigations and continuous vetting information and makes suitability, fitness, credentialing, and national security determinations. Supervises personnel by assigning work, evaluating performance, providing coaching and training, addressing performance issues, and managing section resources. Analyzes personnel security policies, regulations, and operational requirements and recommends or implements changes to program procedures and processes. Oversees personnel security service contracts, including acquisition support, contractor performance, invoices, funding, and compliance with contract requirements. Oversees personnel security databases and coordinates with information technology stakeholders on system enhancements, automation, testing, and new capabilities.
Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required You will be required to report to an OPM assigned office. This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses to the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Developing Others Interpersonal Skills Strategic Thinking The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. All qualified Non-Competitive applicants and the best-qualified Merit Promotion applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position (obtain a score of 85 or higher on assessments); and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.