PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST

You will serve as a PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST in the Security Branch Norfolk (N0211), Security Division (N021), Office of Chief of Staff (N02) of MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND. Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience in performing clerical or administrative support duties. Experience in maintaining records, files, or personnel documents. Experience applying established procedures to complete recurring tasks. Experience in using office automation systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, databases, HR systems). Experience in communicating effectively in writing and verbally. 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. You will carry out a variety of personnel security assignments such as reading and researching security manuals, instructions and directives, assisting personnel security specialist and attends security trainings. You will be responsible for the clearance of applicants and employees for entry or retention in employment, and the clearance of employees or other persons for access to classified material. You will advise on personnel security recommendations for cases involving derogatory information, conflicting or inconclusive information. You will implement procedures and guidelines for MSC in assigned areas of responsibility concerned with protection of personnel security interests. You will assist the Personnel Security Manager in administering the Command’s Personnel Security Program. Security clearance required: Top Secret

Education In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: https: 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.