APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 150 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 150th 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 FPL 12, 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, details, 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, providing a written outline of the issues and any mitigating factors affecting the issues, and provide recommendations for appropriate action.
• Preparing correspondence to subject 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.
Starting at $68,405 Per Year (GS 09)