The primary purpose of this position is to support the Agency Suitability and Personnel Systems Manager in planning, directing, and administering these programs. The incumbent serves as a staff specialist, and sometimes the action officer, responsible for the management and modification of existing Suitability and Personnel Systems Programs. The incumbent performs primarily operating level staff work in support of DeCA Human Resources (HR) functions and programs.

Duties

Coordinates with Human Resources (HR) service providers to provide information on background investigations to staffing specialists after tentative job offer has been made for non-sensitive positions. Determines need for Special Agreement Checks (SAC) or National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). Initiates, reviews, and releases investigation to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to analyze results that contain derogatory information, in accordance with OPM suitability guidelines. Responsible for researching Federal HR laws and regulations and advising management on their application to Agency policies and procedures. Provides assistance to individuals regarding the investigation process. Reviews background investigation to ensure compliance with OPM submission requirements. This position offers promotion potential to a higher grade. To prepare you for the higher grade, work assignments will be progressively more complex. After meeting all qualifications and requirements for the next grade level and with your supervisor's recommendation, you may be promoted without further competition. However, promotion is neither guaranteed nor automatic. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Meet minimum age requirement. See Additional Information.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• May be subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• May be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as required. New federal employees will be fingerprinted.
• Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Meet the physical requirements listed in the Qualifications section.
• Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings or training courses

Qualifications

You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for series 0201 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date. Your resume (and/or transcript if necessary) must clearly show that you have the qualifications described below. You can use experience, education, superior academic achievement, or a combination of experience and education to qualify. When using education to meet qualifications you must submit transcripts. See Required Documents for more information. To qualify for the GS-9 position your resume and supporting documents must show that you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level or equivalent to at least GS-7 under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. OR A Master's or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with major study in business administration, public administration, agricultural economics (food industry management), or other fields related to the position OR A combination of experience and education that equals 100% of the qualification requirements. Your resume and supporting documents must show that you meet the qualifications for the grade level(s) for which you are applying. Examples of qualifying specialized experience for the GS-9: Provides advice and assistance in the maintenance of Personnel Systems. Conducts End-User Training and advises management on the availability of personnel data. Independently retrieves and/or generates a wide range of automated reports and other workforce demographics from various Personnel Systems. To qualify for the GS-11 position your resume and supporting documents must show that you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level or equivalent to at least GS-9 under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. OR 3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education OR Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree. Examples of qualifying specialized experience for the GS-11: Working knowledge of Federal suitability and adjudication employment laws and techniques. Familiarity with advising management on suitability/adjudication issues and problems. Providing assistance in the maintenance of Personnel Systems to include; Clearance Verification System (CVS), Personnel Investigations Processing System (PIPS), National Background Investigation Systems eAPP (NBIS eAPP), Business Objects and Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS). To qualify for the GS-12 position your resume and supporting documents must show that you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level or equivalent to at least GS-11 under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. Examples of qualifying specialized experience for the GS-12 Researching Federal HR laws and regulations and advising management on their application to Agency policies and procedures. Initiates, reviews, and releases investigation to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to analyze results that contain derogatory information, in accordance with OPM suitability guidelines. Reviews and adjudicates completed NACI background investigations in order to make a suitability determination Additional Requirements that must be met by the closing date: Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. For GS-9: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-7. For GS-11: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-9. For GS-12: You must have 52 weeks of Federal Service at or equivalent to GS-11 Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a non-temporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: HR Information SystemsInformation SystemsMinimum Qualifications- GS 9Minimum Qualifications GS-11Minimum Qualifications GS-12Oral and Written Communication Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. Telework eligible: Yes- as determined by the agency policy Remote work eligible: No

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts and/or other documentation to support your educational claims.

Transcripts. REQUIRED when using education to meet qualifications or when education is required.

Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses.

Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.

When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities.

You may not use education to qualify for the GS-12 grade level.

Contacts

• Address DECA HQ 1300 Eisenhower Street Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801 US
• Name: DeCA HQ Servicing team
• Phone: 614-692-2331
• Email: [email protected]