Personnel Security Specialist will be providing guidance and administrative services including management advisory functions in the area of pre-employment, personnel security, suitability and Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) activities. This position is located in the Division of Human Resources at the Albuquerque Area Office in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Duties

Schedules and processes electronic fingerprints. Ensures policies and procedures are carried out effectively by the agency. Analyze, evaluate, interpret, and apply personnel security regulations, guidelines, and standards. Communicates regularly with managers, supervisors, personnel security program staff, and staffing specialist. Determine the eligibility of persons occupying a sensitive or non-sensitive position based on current security requirements. Determine security clearance for employees, contractors, students and volunteers utilizing agency and Office of Personnel Management delegation. Review and evaluates background investigation reports to determine security eligibility of individuals for access to sensitive information, material, resources or work areas.

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-05 Grade Level: 3 years of progressively responsible general experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4 grade level, in the federal service, that demonstrates the ability to: 1. Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; 2. Plan and organize work; and 3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. OR Successful completion of a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, in any field. OR Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience that meet the total qualification requirements and equal 100%. 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

This position has an education requirement. 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 Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service 4101 Indian School Rd NE, Suite 225 Albuquerque, NM 87110 US
• Name: Doris Edwards
• Phone: (505) 256-6823
• Email: [email protected]