Personnel Security Specialist - Washington, District of Columbia

Job Summmary

You are encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application package. Your application may not receive full consideration if you do not follow the instructions as outlined. This position is located in the Washington, DC Commuting Area in the Office of Security, Personnel Security Division, Background Investigation Branch (SEC/PS/BI), at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

Who can apply

1. Veterans
2. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
3. Individuals with disabilities
4. Military spouses

Job Duties

• Validates requests for personnel security investigations and clearances, determining the level of clearance, required scope of investigative coverage and initiating the appropriate security action.
• Prepares and sends sensitive requests for information to other federal agencies regarding applicants, employees or contractors. Determines the investigative sufficiency to meet regulatory requirements.
• Notifies proper management officials when pertinent suitability information appears in investigative reports.
• Receives security clearance requests; determines the appropriate investigation required.
• Verifies the required paperwork is submitted, conducts personnel security interviews, and forwards the investigation and other information to the proper investigative authority.

Requirements

Qualification

Basic Requirements: GS-09: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. One year of specialized experience refers to full-time work; we consider a part-time job on a prorated basis. Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the next lower level for this position includes: a) Validating requests for personnel security investigations and clearances; b) Obtaining investigative information through internet research, law enforcement, and personnel security related databases for verification and records investigative results; AND c) Processing routine security investigations for sensitive positions .OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. Experience includes both paid and unpaid activities, such as volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work provides training and experience that can translate directly to paid employment. Qualifying experience, including volunteer experience, that aligns with the duties of this position will be considered.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. Therefore, no transcripts are required. However, if qualification is based on education, transcripts are required. If you have received your education at a foreign college or university, you may use it to meet the education requirements as long as you can demonstrate that the foreign education is similar to that you would have received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. You must provide such evidence with your application. Find a list of accredited organizations recognized for interpreting foreign education credentials at www.naces.org/members.php.

Additional information

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Our assessment process for these positions consists of two phases: a resume review and a competency-based assessment. During the resume review phase, subject matter experts evaluate your application against the specialized experience and selective placement factor statements for the grade level(s) you applied for. The experts only review the first five pages of your resume, so it is important to note relevant experience in that space. After the first phase, only applicants who clearly document experience equivalent to the specialized experience requirement will move to the competency-based assessment. To be considered among the most qualified candidates, please ensure that you thoroughly document your KSAs, including the QRF, in your resume. SMEs can only evaluate applicants based on what is documented in their resume, so it is important to carefully review the requirements noted in the announcement prior to submitting your application. Please review the full announcement on the USAID Careers Page to apply and for more information on the assessment process.

Document Requires:-

To apply for this position, you need to prepare a complete Application Package that includes a detailed resume that covers your name, dates of employment, hours worked per week, and duties performed. You should review "What should I include in my federal resume?" for guidance on developing an outstanding federal resume. Uploading a PDF copy of your resume is highly recommended. Additionally, your application package must include supporting documents such as a cover letter (optional), Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable), and Schedule A Eligibility Letter (if you are applying as a Schedule A candidate). Please review the full announcement on the USAID Careers Page for more details on how to apply and what supporting documents are required.

How to appy this Job

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Next Step after Apply

Thank you for taking the time to apply for this position. We appreciate your interest in joining the USAID team. After the application deadline, we'll review all resumes and applications to identify candidates whose qualifications match our needs. If your qualifications match the position's requirements, a hiring manager may reach out to you to schedule an interview. Please note that only eligible candidates will be contacted. If you are not selected for this position, don't be discouraged. Your application and resume will remain on file, and we may consider you for future job openings if your qualifications match our needs. Your information will remain in our system for up to eight months. Thank you again for your interest in USAID. We wish you the best in your job search.