The position is located with the Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS) under the Navajo Region Human Resources, Division of Personnel Security, with a vacancy at Northern Navajo Medical Center, Shiprock, NM. The incumbent will support the personnel security function of their respective locations and will report to the Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist located in St. Michaels, AZ.

Duties

Provides authoritative guidance, information, and assistance on personnel security policies and procedures. Responsible for all aspects of the pre-employment screening process in Navajo Area. Conducts research of personnel security information using OPM's Clearance Verification System to verify an individual selected has a prior background investigation and/or security clearance as well as checks the Office of Inspector General (OIG) exclusion list. Verifies the appropriate level of background investigation being requested and ensures the position sensitivity designation/record is included in the case file. Ensures that electronic fingerprints (SAC) are initiated and pre-employment clearance determination is made prior to entry on duty. Serves as electronic questionnaire initiator, reviewer, and approver ensuring that all new applicants/appointees complete electronic questionnaire processing prior to entry on duty. Educates Individuals on the pre-clearance process and what will be expected of them; assists with the completion of the necessary paperwork. Reviews and ensures that all submitted paperwork meet acceptability criteria and takas appropriate action to resolve discrepancies or incomplete information. Maintains a personnel security tracking system/database in accordance with department requirements. Reviews derogatory and/or conflicting information from personnel security application documents and SAC reports. Seeks additional information/documentation from the individual to clarify questionable or discrepant Information. Analyzes totality of information obtained and makes recommendations. Provides preliminary finding of unsuitability e.g. with non-compliance issues.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-09: Master's or equivalent graduate degree -OR- Two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or, LL.B. or J.D. -OR- One (1) year specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Experience coordinating background investigations assuring appropriate initiation, processing and adjudication. Providing technical advice and guidance to employees, contractors, affiliates, and volunteers regarding a background clearance form submission (e.g. electronic questionnaire) and reviewing forms for accuracy and completeness. Provide advice and guidance to customers on submitting required documents for background investigations. GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree -OR- Three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or, LL.M. -OR- One (1) year specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Assist in interpreting and developing policy and procedures in personnel security issuances and directives. Gathering and coordinating records of evidence in support of proposed personnel security and suitability actions and decisions. Submitting disposition requests to the appropriate court, law enforcement agency, or other source in order to obtain clarification or additional information regarding cases. GS-12: One (1) year specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Experience providing recommendations regarding the hiring of applicants, retention of incumbents and termination of those determined unsuitable for personnel security eligibility. Make recommendations or make determinations to grant, deny, revoke, suspend or restrict personnel security clearances consistent with suitability issues. Experience using the Federal information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201, Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), etc. to ensure activity in issuing credentials are compliant with rules and regulations. Experience planning, coordinating, and providing guidance on personnel security regulations, directives and policies. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

If you are substituting education you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Navajo Area Indian Health Service PO Box 9020 Window Rock, AZ 86515 US
• Name: Henrietta Antonio
• Phone: (928)871-1452
• Email: [email protected]