Personnel Security Specialist GS-0080-09, FPL 12 (MP)

Minimum Qualification Requirements You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-09, if you possess the specialize experience, education, or a combination of the two. Specialized Experience for the GS-09 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-07 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: 1. Experience with a wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices in order to independently review, analyze, and resolve security or suitability issues 2. Experience in preparing materials or writing letters regarding the issuance, suspension, denial and/or revocation of security clearances related to personnel security issues. 3. Experience in the reviewing, analyzing, and/or evaluating personal data, in order to determine needed action of the subject under review. OR EDUCATION (see EDUCATION SECTION of the vacancy announcement) OR A combination of both education and experience in which the total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). 1. Skill in using computers and computer applications effectively to analyze and communicate personnel security related information in the appropriate format. 2. Ability to use analytical ad evaluative methods and techniques to complete reports, accomplish projects, and evaluate results for the management and completion of programs. 3. Knowledge of personnel security processes and of personnel investigations processing systems necessary to perform background investigations. 4. Knowledge of a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices.
The position is telework eligible consistent with the Agency’s telework and remote work program policy. This position is located in the Department of Education (ED), Office of Finance and Operations (OFO), Office of Security, Facilities, and Logistics (OSFL), Personnel Security and Emergency Preparedness Division in Washington, DC. The incumbent performs a variety of security related functions to include review of classified national security information related functions.