The Office of Human Capital Management (OHCM) is seeking to fill a Security Officer, GS-0080-14 position to contribute to the mission of the Indian Affairs (IA) and Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) by providing leadership, advice and counsel on all matters concerning the personnel security program. This position will be filled in Washington, DC, Reston, VA, and Albuquerque, NM.

Duties

Manages and administers a comprehensive Personnel Security Program to comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. Provides leadership in development of, implementation, and compliance with personnel security policy and procedures for all servicing areas. Develops and recommends specific work requirements, priorities, and resource allocation necessary to the program. Evaluates the correctness of sensitivity determinations for various positions Determines the suitability and security eligibility for entry and retention in sensitive, critical sensitive and public trust positions. Provides advice, counsel, and instructions to subordinates on work and administrative matters. Serves as the principal point of contact and liaison on security issues for all servicing areas. Develops and provides training on pre­employment screening and issues related to the personnel security program. Uniformly and fairly applies Federal policies and standards for personnel suitability, personnel security, information, and document security.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Indian Preference applies - Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472).
• You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit
• You may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
• Incumbent is required to operate a government motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver's license, and have a safe driving record within the 4 year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607.
• This position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.
• Will be required to file an OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report Form in accordance with 5 CFR Part 2634, Subpart I.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.
• Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of the position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval
• The full performance level of this position is GS-14
• This is a supervisory position. Under provision of the Civil Service Reform Act, first-time supervisors are required to serve a one year supervisory probationary period before their appointment becomes final.
• Supervisors who do not satisfactorily complete this probationary period will be returned to positions of no lower grade and pay than those they occupied before assuming their supervisory assignment.
• Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of the position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
• The salary posted in this vacancy is based on the Washington, DC pay tables, however, if the selectee's duty station is Albuquerque, NM the selectee's salary will be based on the Albuquerque, NM pay tables.

Qualifications

GS-14: To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent performing the following: 1) Implementing, executing, and managing guidance for applying personnel security policy, procedures, techniques, equipment, and methods to a variety of work situations and various levels of security controls; 2) Advising and instructing on a wide range of security, intelligence, adjudications, and administrative issue; 3) Managing resources, funding, and budget requirements that support Personnel Security programs and services; 4) Structuring assignments to create effective and efficient procedures that result in measuring improved task processes; 5) Leading and coordinating special projects, teams, tasks and initiatives. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.

Education

Contacts

• Address AS-IA Human Resources 12220 Sunrise Valley Dr., Room 4047 Reston, VA 20191 US
• Name: Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]