About this role
Job SummaryThe Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM) provides the infrastructure and support that enables the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to perform its mission. OASAM provides leadership and support for information technology, human resources management, procurement, business operations, safety and health, space management, civil rights, emergency management, security, budget, and performance.
QualificationsYou must meet the Education Requirement Or Specialized Experience to qualify for this position as described below. Education Requirement: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related Specialized Experience: Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. For this position, the next lowest grade is the GS-09. Qualifying specialized experience for this position includes meeting all the following statements below: Experience interpreting and explaining personnel security policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements to applicants, employees, supervisors, or agency officials. Experience reviewing and analyzing personnel security forms, background investigation reports, and related documentation to identify incomplete, inaccurate, inconsistent, or potentially derogatory information and determine compliance with applicable requirements. Experience evaluating information and investigative findings to identify personnel security concerns and formulate and recommend initial suitability, fitness, or security eligibility determinations in accordance with established policies, procedures, and adjudicative standards. I have a combination of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in or related to the work of this position and graduate level education.
Major DutiesThis position is located within the Department of Labor (DOL), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM), Office of Readiness and Security Operations (ORSO), Division of Security Operations. As a Personnel Security Specialist, you will be responsible for the daily operations associated with the DOL's personnel security program. Major duties for this position include but are not limited to the following: Review, analyze, and process personnel security investigations and related documentation to identify security concerns and formulate recommendations regarding suitability, fitness, employment eligibility, and/or eligibility for access to classified information. Administer pre-employment and onboarding personnel security activities by validating position risk and sensitivity designations; reviewing security requests for completeness and regulatory compliance; initiating investigations; processing reciprocity requests; coordinating eApp submissions; monitoring case progress; and resolving deficiencies affecting timely onboarding. Manage Continuous Vetting activities by reviewing alerts and reportable information, evaluating security-relevant information, determining appropriate follow-up requirements, coordinating personnel security actions, and ensuring timely documentation and disposition of vetting events. Interpret and apply personnel security laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and adjudicative standards and provide technical guidance to Human Resources personnel, hiring managers, security officials, contractors, applicants, employees, and other Federal agencies regarding investigative processing, adjudication, reciprocity, onboarding, Continuous Vetting, and related personnel security requirements. Resolve complex personnel security case issues; monitor workload and case-processing activities; analyze trends and performance metrics; and recommend improvements to personnel security processes, automated workflows, systems, policies, and standard operating procedures to enhance program effectiveness and operational efficiency. Maintain and safeguard sensitive personnel security information and utilize applicable security and credentialing systems, including USAccess, to document case actions and perform HSPD-12 credentialing activities such as sponsorships, re-enrollments, card reprints/issuance, and fingerprint adjudication in accordance with applicable requirements.