The purpose of the position is to administer the Area Personnel Security Program by providing guidance and administrative services in the areas of suitability, investigative findings, personnel security objectives and activities, and HSPD-12. Incumbents will report to the Supervisory Program & Management Analyst for the Oklahoma City Area Office, Office of Human Resources. One position located in Claremore, OK and one position located in Oklahoma City, OK. Position may be "Telework" eligible.

Duties

Responsible for the day to day operations of the personnel security program including procedures, processes and directives set forth by the Agency and the Office of Personnel Management. Reviews background investigation forms for accuracy and completeness before releasing a case for investigation. Makes preliminary suitability or eligibility determinations for applicants applying for positions. Serves as the technical advisor in the process of obtaining both ink and electronic fingerprints for submission to investigation agencies for background investigations. Provides technical advice and guidance to employees, contractors, affiliates, and volunteers with regard to matters pertaining to the clearance process.

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-7: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector. Examples include researching written arguments/opinions in support of an issue; experience working with individuals on sensitive issues (including background information) which requires tact and discretion while providing good customer service; and experience providing training to groups of individuals via web-based training, classroom settings and/or conference calls. OR One (1) full year of graduate level education, or bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement (S.A.A.)For information on S.A.A. go to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4f GS-9: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector. Examples include reviewing arrest reports and dispositions of cases to determine suitability of applicants applying for positions; using automated systems to obtain and transmit fingerprint results; reviewing background investigation forms for accuracy and completeness before case is released for investigation. OR 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., if related. GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector. Examples include coordinating the day-to-day operations of the personnel security program including training, daily work flow, procedures, processes, using automated systems to obtain and transmit fingerprint results, case initiation, reports and findings; adjudication of investigations; and the development and maintenance of records and data to create reports. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M. 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

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 https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Oklahoma Area Indian Health Service 701 Market Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73114 US
• Name: Shelby Exum
• Phone: 9187626617
• Email: [email protected]