This position is part of the Office of the Inspector General, Department of Energy in the Office of Management and Administration (MA). As a Personnel Security Specialist, you will work in close coordination with DOE Personnel Security based on established roles and responsibilities between OIG and DOE. Position requires the incumbent to have access to highly classified/restricted data documents and/or materials.

Duties

As a Security Personnel Specialist, you will:

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing thereafter. Failure to test or a positive result on random drug tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment.
• This position does not support 100% remote work. You will be required to report physically to the official reporting worksite as specified by the supervisor, but no less than 2 days per pay period.
• This position is not included in a Bargaining Unit.
• This position has been designated as Critical-Sensitive and requires a security clearance at the Tier 5. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain this clearance; failure to do so may result in separation from federal service.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work. Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-11: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 of 3 of the following: Prescreening and processing requests for personal identity verification and clearance request forms. Scheduling and conducting personnel security interviews. Preventing unauthorized access to equipment, facilities, material, or documents. OR Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or at least 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. if related. OR Possess a combination of education and experience that together meets the requirements for this position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-12: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting all of the following: Screening and assessing investigation findings in accordance with the adjudicative guidelines for determining eligibility for access to classified information in order to award or maintain security clearances. Assessing the reliability, loyalty, suitability, and trustworthiness of those persons who have access to sensitive or classified information. Identifying materials, processes, and information that require protection and recommending the level of security classification. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-in-Grade: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.

Education

If substituting education for specialized experience you must submit proof of your qualifying education. Failure to provide college transcripts may result in a rating of 'Ineligible'. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 level.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Inspector General 1000 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20585 US
• Name: Brooks Demming
• Phone: 202-815-4839
• Email: [email protected]