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You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for the position of Personnel Security Specialist (Adjudicator), at GS-0080-12/13, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below. To qualify for GS-12, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11. GS-12 - You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing the following duties: Adjudicating background investigations and making basic security and suitability determinations; and Utilizing standard operating procedures, manuals, and checklists to evaluate derogatory information, determining the appropriate action and resolving moderately difficult issues; and Documenting key investigation findings on required forms and corresponding with applicants or employees to provide information and resolve suitability or security issues. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. To qualify for GS-13, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12. GS-13 - You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing the following duties: Adjudicating background investigations and making security, suitability and reciprocity determinations that involve complex issues; and Recommending policy changes and developing and implementing new methods or techniques to meet policy and operational requirements; and Providing authoritative advice and assistance to personnel security leadership and corresponding with applicants or employees to resolve suitability or security issues; and Developing informational and/or instructional materials and manuals for the personnel security program. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume. The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) allows eligible veterans to apply and compete for positions announced under merit promotion procedures when the hiring agency is recruiting from outside its own workforce. To be eligible for a Veteran Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) appointment, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three (3) or more years of continuous active military service. If you are applying for a Merit Promotion announcement and wish to be considered under the VEOA, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214, in addition to any other required documents listed on this announcement. Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume. Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.
This position is located under the Office of Professional Responsibility and Security Operations, Personnel Security Division, Adjudications Branch in Washington, D.C. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Personnel Security Specialist (Adjudicator) responsible for adjudicating background investigations and making security and suitability determinations. As a Personnel Security Specialist (Adjudicator), GS-0080-12/13, your typical work assignments may include: Reviews information developed during a background investigation and Continuous Evaluation to determine if investigation and/or information is adequate and complete. Prepares comprehensive adjudicative summaries outlining issues developed during review of completed investigations. Conducts review of information to recommend whether to grant, suspend, or revoke security clearance and/or access to the agency. Corresponds with applicants and employees with detailed inquires to resolve suitability or security issues. Determines whether all requirements of an investigation has been completed and satisfies all investigative requirements.