You will serve as a ADMIN/TECH SPECIALIST in the Corporate Operations Department, Code 10, Security Division, Code 105, Security Policy and Programs Branch, Code 1051, Personnel Security Program of NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV NEWPORT RI. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-4 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-11 and GS-12. The NT-3 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-09 and GS-10.

Duties

You will act as the personnel Security (PERSEC) Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP) Coordinator who oversees the execution of the Command's Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP). You will ensure personnel with active security clearances maintain their eligibility for access to classified information/assignment via both self-reporting requirements and automated Government monitoring of publicly available information/databases. You will act as the Command’s subject matter expert and primary manager of the CEP, assists in the decision-making process for determining the continued suitability and security eligibility of individuals for retention in sensitive positions. You will keep the PERSEC PM and Supervisor advised of all Continuous Evaluation Program data, notifications, responses, and adjudications regarding the trustworthiness, judgment and reliability of assigned Government employees. You will utilize the Command’s Defense Information System for Security (DISS) account as a means and method of communication to and from the DoD CAF in submitting initial, updates, and final subject Incident Reports. You will regularly monitor DISS for system notifications regarding CEP alerts and current case adjudications. You will assist the PERSEC PM in the regular and recurring maintenance and auditing of the Command’s DISS Security Management Offices. You will ensure all assigned personnel maintain appropriate position sensitivity, eligibility, classified information access, and background investigation periodicity in accordance with guidelines.

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
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current Department of Defense (DoD) Security Professional Educational Development (SPeD) certification within two years of assuming the position.

Qualifications

For the NT-4: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower band NT-03 (GS-9/10) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector leading or conducting security reviews to adjudicate clearance requests, ensure compliance with security requirements or developing security plans and procedures for an organization. For the NT-3: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower band NT-02 (GS-5/8) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector supporting a security program by ensuring the adequacy of personnel investigation reports, submitting security clearance requests, or assisting in security investigations. 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 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

The following education may be substitute for specialized experience:

FOR NT-4: - A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR-
Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR
-An LL.M., if related to the position being filled; OR-
A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

FOR NT-3: - A master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR
-Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR
-An LL.B. or J.D., if related to the position being filled; OR-A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

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

Contacts

• Address NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV NEWPORT RI 1176 Howell Street Newport, RI 02841-1708 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]