Personnel Security Specialist, GS-0080-09/11 (FPL 12) (DE)

This position is located in Office of Finance and Operations, Office of Security, Facilities, and Logistics Services, Personnel Security and Emergency Preparedness Division in Washington, DC. The Personnel Security and Emergency Preparedness Division is responsible for a variety of security related functions to include review of classified national security information related functions.

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 200 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 200th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first. We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As a Personnel Security Specialist, GS-0080-09/11, you will be responsible for: Ensuring timely and accurate input of case data into all appropriate databases reflecting current status of actions involving public trust and national security positions. Ensuring requested investigations will meet the individual's Position Designation and all appropriate documentation has been provided before releasing to National Background Investigations Bureau (NBIB). Responding to problems or questions regarding the personnel security program, and reviewing appropriate e-QIP forms and Request for Personnel Security Services packages submitted for processing. Reviewing security forms to identify the presence or absence of derogatory information, evaluating the impact of various kinds of derogatory information on the granting, denying, or revoking of security clearances and federal employment eligibility. Making Entry On Duty determinations for Department of Education employees, detailees, appointees and contractor information. Rejecting requests for investigations and return documents to the requesters when the information provided is inadequate for case processing. Analyzing reports of investigation, provide a written outline of the issues and any mitigating factors affecting the issues, and provide recommendations for appropriate action. Preparing correspondence to subjects of investigation identifying the reason(s) for any unfavorable personnel security or suitability action, provide to supervisor or senior adjudicator for review, and finalize for supervisor's signature. Reviewing rebuttals and make recommendations for final decision.

Condition of Employment: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a probationary period or trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: • your performance and conduct; • the needs and interests of the agency; • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period OR trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. 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. We will consider all qualifying experience, including any volunteer experience.