PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

About the role

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position. This is an Indefinite with Right to Convert to Permanent GS-0080-09 PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2481000 and is part of the MO G2 Intelligence Directorate.

What you will do

• Performs suitability adjudications/determinations for the fitness and suitability of civilian employees, contractors and/or applicants for initial and continuing employment retention.
• Ensures all investigative files are available prior to reviewing and rendering a suitability adjudicative/determination in accordance with suitability guidance and guidelines.
• Orders any missing investigative files and upon receipt, reviews and analyzes all investigative files for derogatory information.
• Provides feedback regarding minor derogatory information found in the investigative file.
• Ensures that sensitive, classified and Privacy Act information is not unnecessarily disclosed and is safeguarded in accordance with regulatory guidance.
• Receives, reviews, and submits requests for personnel clearances for serviced civilian, contractor, and military personnel.
• Forwards completed form to the appropriate agency for investigation and clearance determination.
• Coordinates with the Office of Personnel Management and Central Adjudication Facility for updates on the status of the background investigations as required.
• Advises unit security managers and supervisors on processing documentation for Statements of Reason (SOR), Requests for Information (RFI) or intentions of denial or revocation of security clearances by the CAF.
• Returns forms requiring corrections and requests further documentation if needed.
• Provides reports, as required, for status on pending or current investigations or periodic reinvestigations.
• Composes documentation, for supervisors’ signature, verifying security clearances for those individuals going to other locations and requests the same of locations with individuals coming to their site.
• Documents all personnel suitability adjudicative determinations or recommendations in the relevant automated information systems.
• Maintains a continuous liaison relationship with OPM, CAF, the Personnel Security Intelligence Center of Excellence (PSI-CoE), and ARNG offices.
• May supervise AGR, Title 32, Title 5, contractors, and/or state employees directly, and through subordinate supervisors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Must have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma

How you will be evaluated

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.

Documents you must provide

• Resume (must include the following information) First and Last Name Contact Information (Phone Number and Email) Position Title(s) Company/Organization Name(s) Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR) Duties Performed - brief descriptions that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified.
• It is best practice to ensure military career information is listed in addition to civilian career information.
• Transcripts - Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided.
• SF-50 - If you have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit a copy of the last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
• This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency or those currently employed by our agency.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Additional information

Selective Service Act: 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 (***).