This position serves in a developmental capacity in the Security Management Branch, Security, Safety and Emergency Management Division (SSEMD), Enterprise Office (EO), Business Center (BC) - Operations Office, Rural Development (RD), U. S. Department of Agriculture. Remote/ Virtual Position: NO The incumbent will report to Washington D.C or St. Louis, MO USDA, Rural Development Office.

Duties

Initiates background investigations and evaluates prior background investigations to determine eligibility for reciprocity. Tracks review process; follows up on pending requests submitted; reviews returned requests and determines corrective action; coordinate corrections with employee or affiliate staff. Conduct and assist with PIV card enrollments, activations, and updates for customers. Conduct employment termination actions on PIV cards for individuals that are no longer employed.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Subject to one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
• Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. For the GS-07 level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Experience working with personnel security/suitability pertaining to screening of background investigations for determining security/suitability for federal employment, assisting the Personnel and/or Security Specialists in a variety of security/suitability and physical security program functions. Reviewing of suitability application documentation for completeness and scheduling background investigation in a timely manner; review and analyze security issues that arise during the background investigation; maintain personnel security/suitability records on employees and contractors; ensure all investigation files are available and in accordance with the suitability guidance and guidelines; working with higher level Specialists performing physical security work inspects, analyzes, and evaluate security systems OR completed one full year of graduate level study OR Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (SAA). Equivalent combination of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. For the GS-09 Level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Experience in initiating background investigations; determine eligibility for reciprocity; maintains personnel security/suitability clearance/adjudicative records; review and evaluate suitability adjudicative/determinations in accordance with personnel security investigations and background check procedures; tracks pending security investigations and coordinate corrections with employees on security documentation; experience in investigating submissions and credential issues, assisting with PIV card enrollments, activations, and updates for customers; assisting higher level specialists in conducting onsite physical inspections OR master's or equivalent graduate degree OR two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. Equivalent combination of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-0080 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Superior Academic Achievement is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership: 1) Class standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, based on completed courses. 2) Grade-point average - Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed bases on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final two years of the curriculum; OR 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum. 3) Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society.

Contacts

• Address Rural Development 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Connie Stokes
• Phone: 0000000000
• Email: [email protected]