Personnel Security Specialist

You will serve as a Personnel Security Specialist in the Security Branch Norfolk (N0211), Security Division (N021), Office of Chief of Staff (N02) of Military Sealift Command.

Duties:

• You will carry out a variety of personnel security assignments such as reading and researching security manuals, instructions and directives, assisting personnel security specialists, and attending security trainings.
• You will be responsible for the clearance of applicants and employees for entry or retention in employment, and the clearance of employees or other persons for access to classified material.
• You will advise on personnel security recommendations for cases involving derogatory information, conflicting or inconclusive information.
• You will implement procedures and guidelines for MSC in assigned areas of responsibility concerned with protection of personnel security interests.
• You will assist the Personnel Security Manager in administering the Command’s Personnel Security Program.

Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level.
• Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites.
• You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This is a Security Professional Educational Development (SPeD) position and requires DoD certification.
• Selectee must obtain and maintain certification within prescribed timeframes. Certification required is: SFPC.

Qualifications:

• Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
• Experience in performing clerical or administrative support duties.
• Experience in maintaining records, files, or personnel documents.
• Experience applying established procedures to complete recurring tasks.
• Experience in using office automation systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, databases, HR systems).
• Experience in communicating effectively in writing and verbally.

Education:

• In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.
• A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education.

Additional Information:

• This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
• Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
• A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements.
• During the application process, you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area.
• Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
• Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ).

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.