This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Inspection Division, Office of Security Programs. This position primary responsible for the oversight, implementation and monitoring of DEA background investigations/re-investigations, national security clearances, suitability, public trust access approvals, continuous evaluation/continuous vetting, medical evaluations, Homeland Security Presidential-12 credentialing, contract security reviews and self-reporting compliance.

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. As a Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist your typical work assignments may include: Ensuring that the work of the section/unit employees complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets DEA or customer needs. Serving as technical authority in the due process for the adjudication of background investigations for security clearances. Planning, directing, and controlling the allocation and utilization of all authorized resources for execution of the personnel security mission. Managing process improvements, maintaining liaison with senior management partners.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You may be required to serve a one year supervisory or non-supervisor probationary period.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• DEA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
• Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5 CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 Federal grade level performing duties such as: 1) Overseeing work to subordinate employees based on organization priorities and consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments; 2) Implementing protocols for passing security clearances by providing other agencies with verification of a requesting employee's clearance level and certifying requests to pass security clearances from other agencies; 3) Managing the coordination of suitability, fitness and credentialing adjudication; and, 4) Responding to question regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Specialized 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, student, social). 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. Competencies: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competencies in the following areas: ComplianceLeadershipOral CommunicationPersonnel Security & Suitability Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement (as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Drug Enforcement Administration Do Not Send Postal Mail Springfield, VA 21310 US
• Name: Joseph Wingate
• Phone: 000-000 0000
• Email: [email protected]