PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D2479000 is part of the KS Joint Forces Headquarters, National Guard.

Duties

As a PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST, GS-0080-09, you will serve as a Personnel Security Specialist, responsible for assisting in the personnel security clearances process and supporting an Administrator/Adjudicator with suitability adjudications /determinations for the fitness and suitability on individuals for entry and retention in sensitive and non-sensitive positions required by Army. Additional, this position will review personnel security background investigations and other source documents that determine suitability, fitness, for federal employment, and other credentialing decisions. Ensures investigative scoping items are met, personal identifying data and investigative questionnaire information is accurate and complete. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications

Military Grades: E4 through E9 or O1 through O3 Compatible Military Assignments: Immaterial GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately. Able to apply procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, using presentation and report formats. Demonstrated ability to follow directions, to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures. Learned ability to assess the surrounding environment to recognize immediate risk levels. Must have the education and validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of personnel security program. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level. Comprehensive knowledge of personnel security concepts, principles, and application. Evaluate application packets for security clearance eligibility. Identify and report violations of adjudicative guidelines to the appropriate authority as described in current statutes and regulations. Ability to research, organize, analyze, and synthesize information from a variety of automated systems across multiple DOD, Federal, and state agencies. Knowledge of investigation and re-investigation processes to initiate and conduct follow-up in the approved automated system(s). Ability to determine eligibility for access to classified and controlled unclassified information and granting personnel security clearance and access in the presence of minor derogatory information. Skill in oral and written communication are sufficient to write reports, conduct presentations, and/or clearly communicate personnel security processes, regulations, or training.

How You Will Be Evaluated

PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC WHEN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Other Information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). Applicants hired into this position may qualify for a recruiting or relocation incentive. If you are currently receiving a military bonus, prior to applying for or accepting a T32 Technician position please verify with your education/retention and services office to ensure your bonus will not be negatively affected.