Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Personnel Security Specialist. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Lakewood, Colorado READ ALL DIRECTIONS within the body of this announcement: Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.

Duties

Duties at the full performance level include: Assists in reviewing and processing requests for background investigations on civilian employees, contractors, and volunteers assigned to Reclamation. The investigations consist of Tier 1 (Low Risk, Non-sensitive Positions), Tier 2 (Moderate Risk, Public Trust Positions), Tier 4 (High Risk, Public Trust Positions), Tier 3 (Non-Critical Sensitive, National Security Positions), and Tier 5 (Critical, Special Sensitive, National Security Positions). The incumbent has responsibility for administering all aspects of the program that encompasses the preparation and processing of background investigation paperwork for employees and contractors assigned to Reclamation. This includes performing screening of documents to determine eligibility of applicants and to ensure they are administratively correct and to use the NP2 portal messaging system to retrieve eDelivery of closed Reclamation background investigations to distribute to personnel security and suitability program specialist and regional specialists when appropriate. Reviews and processes requests for background investigations on civilian employees, contractors, and volunteers assigned to Reclamation. The investigations consist of Tier 1 (Low Risk, Non-sensitive Positions), Tier 2 (Moderate Risk, Public Trust Positions), Tier 4 (High Risk, Public Trust Positions), Tier 3 (Non-Critical Sensitive, National Security Positions), and Tier 5 (Critical, Special Sensitive, National Security Positions). Adjudicates Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 investigations. Prepares suitability case summaries concerning issues identified in the investigative reports, which contain actionable information, which could have an impact on employees or applicant's continued employment. Determines employment suitability based on regulations at 5 CFR Part 731. Determines the adequacy and completeness of the investigation and other means by which data is collected; evaluate the authenticity, accuracy, and pertinence of the data to the case, and requests additional information if needed. Inputs and updates information into the Personnel Security and Suitability Program (PSSP) case management database, DOIAccess system and Central Verification System (CVS). Responsible for monitoring and re-validating security clearances in Central Verification System (CVS). Assists with enrolling new national security positions in the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Continuous Vetting (CV) program. Coordinates with the Servicing Human Resources Office (SHRO) and Regional Personnel Security Leads for posting employee Certificate of Investigations in eOPF.

Requirements

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies". To qualify at the GS-07, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as two or more of the following: 1. Applying basic principles, policies, and methods of security administration in order to complete assignments; 2. Preparing and updating reports and statistics for use within a personnel security program; 3. Initiating background investigations and reviewing forms for accuracy and completeness before case is released for investigation 4. Providing advice and guidance to customers on submitting required documents for background investigations. 5. Making pre and post appointment Suitability Determinations IAW 5 CFR 731. OR You could otherwise qualify on the basis of Education having 1 full year of graduate level education. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. OR Superior academic achievement. OR You may combine specialized experience and education to meet the minimum qualifications. To qualify at the GS-09, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as three or more of the following: 1. Applying knowledge of a personnel security program to resolve questions or problems, determine clearance level requirements, and assist in adjudicating background investigations; 2. Analyzing and applying laws, regulations, policies, and/or directives that govern personnel security in order to complete assignments; 3. Utilizing verbal and/or written communication to explain personnel security regulations, procedures, or results to managers and/or employees; 4. Operating office automation equipment to access and maintain electronic security files and documents; 5. Coordinate background investigations assuring appropriate initiation, processing and adjudication; 6. Provide technical advice and guidance to employees, contractors, affiliates, and volunteers regarding a background clearance form submission (e.g. National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) or equivalent; 7. Making pre and post appointment Suitability Determinations IAW 5 CFR 731. OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position. OR Combinations of successfully completed graduated education and experience may be used to meet total qualifications requirements. If you are basing your qualifications on education, you must submit a copy of your UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS with your application. The superior academic achievement provision is to be used to determine eligibility for applicable GS-07 level positions of persons who have completed (or expect to complete within 9 months) all the requirements for bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a qualifying grade point average (GPA), class standing, or honors society. For more information, visit OPM. 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. Time-In-Grade: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower-grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including time-in-grade restrictions and any selective placement factors if applicable, by 09/20/2024.

Education

This vacancy announcement allows substituting education for experience at the GS-07 and GS-09 grade levels. You must submit a copy of college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not-qualified for the position.

You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selected. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer.

Accreditation: Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicable. For additional info, refer to the Office of Personnel Management and U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For additional info, refer to the U.S. Network for Education Information.

Contacts

• Address Mission Assurance and Protection Organization Bureau of Reclamation Denver Federal Center P.O. BOX 25007 Denver, CO 80225-0007 US
• Name: DO/WO PAB Staffing HR Operations Office
• Email: [email protected]