Security Assistant
This is a Non-Bargaining position. The duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:
Initiating and managing the use of the Electronic Questionnaire for Investigations Processing (eQIP) for Title 38,Hybrid Title 38, and Title 5 employees and new hires. Reviewing, releasing, and tracking electronic investigations sent to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Reviewing suitability information by reviewing application documents. Maintaining tracking system for employment background investigations. Processing fingerprints utilizing electronic fingerprinting system. Verifying information in the Personnel Investigation Processing System (PIPS). Issuing Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards to current and new employees, contractors, affiliates, and volunteers. Reviewing position sensitivity for all positions to determine the appropriate background investigation required. Using HR Smart to review SF-52, Request for Personnel Actions, to determine if changes are required to background investigation and to enter data into the tracking section. Inputting background investigation adjudication dates into HR Smart. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00 am to 4:
30 pm Compressed/Flexible:
Available Telework:
Not available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Security Assistant/PD08574A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/06/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06 grade level. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment Specialized
Experience:
Applicants must have One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-06) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
- Initiating and reviewing employment background investigations in an electronic security program. - Determining suitability for applicants. - Reviewing and processing employment background security documents. - Obtaining fingerprints using electronic fingerprint equipment. - Issuing personal identity verification cards. The qualification standards reflected above were obtained from the OPM Group Standards for Clerical and Administrative Positions. You may view the standards at Human Resources or at the following link:
https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Analytical ReasoningCommunicationPersonnel and Human ResourcesPersonnel Security and SafetySecurityWriting Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is primarily sedentary; however, walking, standing, stair climbing, bending, stooping, and carrying light weight documents, folders, and manuals are required. Stamina and concentration to meet crucial deadlines is required For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Initiating and managing the use of the Electronic Questionnaire for Investigations Processing (eQIP) for Title 38,Hybrid Title 38, and Title 5 employees and new hires. Reviewing, releasing, and tracking electronic investigations sent to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Reviewing suitability information by reviewing application documents. Maintaining tracking system for employment background investigations. Processing fingerprints utilizing electronic fingerprinting system. Verifying information in the Personnel Investigation Processing System (PIPS). Issuing Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards to current and new employees, contractors, affiliates, and volunteers. Reviewing position sensitivity for all positions to determine the appropriate background investigation required. Using HR Smart to review SF-52, Request for Personnel Actions, to determine if changes are required to background investigation and to enter data into the tracking section. Inputting background investigation adjudication dates into HR Smart. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00 am to 4:
30 pm Compressed/Flexible:
Available Telework:
Not available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Security Assistant/PD08574A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/06/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06 grade level. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment Specialized
Experience:
Applicants must have One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-06) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
- Initiating and reviewing employment background investigations in an electronic security program. - Determining suitability for applicants. - Reviewing and processing employment background security documents. - Obtaining fingerprints using electronic fingerprint equipment. - Issuing personal identity verification cards. The qualification standards reflected above were obtained from the OPM Group Standards for Clerical and Administrative Positions. You may view the standards at Human Resources or at the following link:
https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Analytical ReasoningCommunicationPersonnel and Human ResourcesPersonnel Security and SafetySecurityWriting Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is primarily sedentary; however, walking, standing, stair climbing, bending, stooping, and carrying light weight documents, folders, and manuals are required. Stamina and concentration to meet crucial deadlines is required For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0086 Security Clerical and Assistance - Salary Range:
$43,251 to $56,222 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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