This position is part of the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, Department of Energy. As a Supervisory Security Specialist, you will be responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of DOE IN Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and providing subject matter expertise to the DOE complex.

Duties

This is an Excepted Service position. This appointment will not confer Competitive Service career-conditional or career tenure status. This means that if you are selected, you would have to compete with other applicants in open competition to meet requirements for another Federal position, unless you meet the requirements for reinstatement. Applicants who voluntarily convert from the competitive service, Senior Executive Service, or other pay systems to a non-time limited appointment under this excepted service authority are not afforded "fallback rights" to the pay system previously assigned prior to conversion. As a full performance level GS-14, Supervisory Security Specialist, you will: Perform supervisory and program management responsibilities for the Department of Energy, Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, Special Security Officer (DOE IN-SSO) Program by ensuring all accredited Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) are maintained in accordance with DOE and Director of National Intelligence (DNI) policies and procedures. Plan work and set goals to be accomplished by subordinates; sets security management priorities of effort for the protection of national level programs from concept through research and development, procurement and production, distribution and maintenance. Develop and recommend policies and procedures for the effective and efficient day-to-day operations of DOE-IN Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs). Represent Department of Energy (DOE) SCI Program at internal and external meetings, councils, working groups, and interagency committees.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
• If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• First time supervisors will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
• New supervisors are required to complete 80 hours of supervisory training of which 40 hours must be completed during your first year as a supervisor.
• You are required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of entering the position and annually.
• This position has been designated as Special-Sensitive (High Risk) and requires a security clearance at the Q level. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain this clearance; failure to do so may result in separation from federal service.
• In addition, the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance prior to entrance on duty; failure to do so may result in separation from federal service.
• The incumbent is required to complete an initial Counterintelligence (CI) evaluation and on a recurring basis, which may include a CI-scope polygraph examination.
• 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 4 days per pay period.
• May be subject to work other than normal duty hours, which can include evenings, weekends, emergencies, and/or holidays in order to provide security support to DOE policymakers, particularly during periods of crisis.
• Limited telework may be available based upon mission requirements of the position.
• Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.
• This position is not included in a Bargaining Unit.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 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-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following Participating in surveys, audits, inspections, and performance tests to ensure adherence to security rules and regulations. Analyzing intelligence directives, offering feedback, recognizing modifications, or proposing solutions to senior leadership on complicated matters. Collaborating closely with other offices and agencies to guarantee all security requirements are satisfied. "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. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence Department of Energy Human Capital Shared Service Center 1000 Independence Ave, SW Washington, DC 20585 US
• Name: Sheletha Acklin
• Email: [email protected]