You will serve as a SECURITY SPECIALIST in the Transaction Service Center of TSC NORFOLK.

Duties

You will serve as a Personnel Security Specialist in the Administrative Department at Transaction Service Center Norfolk. You will help the Command Security Manager develop, direct and manage Information and Personnel Security Programs. You will monitor command policies and procedures for access to restricted, limited or controlled areas. You will process requests for Personnel Security Investigations (PSIs) and performs substantive reviews of security clearance applications. You will ensure the maintenance of hardcopy and electronic security files and records. You will render adjudicative determinations as to personnel suitability for employment and/or continued employment as a federal employee or contractor. You will render adjudicative determinations as to personnel eligibility to occupy a national security position and eligibility for access to classified information You will provide leadership/technical oversight of personnel involved in the proper handling, safeguarding, accounting, marking, and destruction of classified material. You will evaluate background investigations, security eligibility, and initiate periodic reviews for personnel transferred from other activities. You will ensure completion of processing, tracking and documentation of completed background investigations for active duty, civilian and contract employees.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Per the preliminary nationwide injunction on E.O. 14043, COVID-19 vaccinations will not be implemented or enforced. For more information on vaccine status and workplace safety protocol requirements see Additional Information below.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the 06-grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Assisting with multiple aspects of established security programs; 2) Understanding with security issues, questions and concerns from management and recommending solutions to ensure regulatory compliance; 3) Assisting in the maintenance of the INFOSEC and OPSEC program; and 4) Applying security principles, concepts and methodologies in carrying out assignments. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/security-administration-series-0080/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

FOR THE GS-07 POSITION:

1 full year of graduate level education

or

superior academic achievement

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address TSC NORFOLK Personnel Support Detachment Norfolk, VA 23511 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]