•    The position is not telework eligible or remote work eligible.This position is located in the Department of Education (ED), Office of Finance and Operations (OFO), Office of Security, Facilities, and Logistics Services (OSFLS), Personnel Security and Emergency Preparedness Division in Washington, DC. Incumbent serves in a developmental capacity, performing assignments designed in the area of security adjudications.

Duties

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 50 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 50th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.  We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.As a Personnel Security Specialist, GS-0080-09, you will be responsible for:• Ensuring timely and accurate input of case data into all appropriate databases reflecting current status of actions involving public trust and national security positions.     • Ensuring requested investigations will meet the individual's Position Designation and all appropriate documentation has been provided before releasing to National Background Investigations Bureau (NBIB); and responding to problems or questions regarding the personnel security program, and reviewing appropriate Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) forms and Request for Personnel Security Services packages submitted for processing.   • Reviewing security forms to identify the presence or absence of derogatory information, evaluating the impact of various kinds of derogatory information on the granting, denying, or revoking of security clearances and federal employment eligibility; and making Entry On Duty determinations for Department of Education employees, detailees, appointees and contractor information. Rejects requests for investigations and return documents to the requesters when the information provided is inadequate for case processing.     • Analyzing reports of investigation, provide a written outline of the issues and any mitigating factors affecting the issues, and provide recommendations for appropriate action. Prepare correspondence to subjects of investigation identifying the reason(s) for any unfavorable personnel security or suitability action, provide to supervisor or senior adjudicator for review, and finalize for supervisor's signature. Review rebuttals and make recommendations for final decision.

Requirements

• Relocation will not paid.
• You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must Complete a Background Investigation and Fingerprint check.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification RequirementsYou may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-09, if you possess the specialize experience, education, or a combination of the two.Specialized Experience for the GS-9One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-07 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments:1. Experience in applying practical security principles, concepts and methods in carrying out assignments.2. Experience in preparing materials or writing letters regarding the issuance, suspension, denial and/or revocation of security clearances related to personnel security issues.3. Experience identifying and resolving issues and problems for a personnel security program.OREDUCATION (see EDUCATION SECTION of the vacancy announcement)OR A combination of both education and experience in which the total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement).1. Skill in using computers and computer applications effectively to analyze and communicate personnel security related information in the appropriate format.2. Ability to use analytical ad evaluative methods and techniques to complete reports, accomplish projects, and evaluate results for the management and completion of programs.3. Knowledge of personnel security processes and of personnel investigations processing systems necessary to perform background investigations.4. Knowledge of a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices.

Education

You may meet the minimum qualifications of this position by meeting the following education options.

(GS-9)

Two years of graduate education (beyond a bachelor’s degree).

or

A master's degree or equivalent degree or

LL.B. or J.D., if related

or

A combination of specialized experience and education that when taken as a percentage of the required education and experience total 100% or more.

Foreign Education:

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.  For further information, please click Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address EDUCATION-OFFICE OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, District of Columbia 20202 United States
• Name: DeMarco L. Wharton
• Phone: 202-987-0012
• Email: [email protected]