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Job SummaryThe primary purpose of this Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist and is responsible for determining employment suitability/fitness and national security eligibility; supports the personnel security program; and assists others in all aspects of the work necessary to complete background investigations.
QualificationsIn addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following specialized experience to be considered qualified for the position: To qualify for the SV-J Pay Band (equivalent to GS-14), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-I or GS-13 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as at least two if the following: Understanding of policies, applicable legislation, statues, executive orders and other regulatory directives for suitability, fitness, and national security eligibility determinations Including E.O. 12968 and 5CFR 731, 732, and 1400 to provide oversight over personnel security program and to serve as advisor on complex adjudication decisions. Resolves highly complex personnel security concerns which often cross organizational boundaries and impact the accomplishment of TSA strategic objectives. Comprehensive experience in identifying the suitability, fitness, and national security eligibility due process, the legal impact on civil rights and the ability to write the documentation required to ensure agency compliance and complete the action. Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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; religious; 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. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Major DutiesThis Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist position is located in the Chief Security Office (CSO), Security and Operations Management (SOM), Law Enforcement (LE), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Serves as an authority on the adjudication of personnel security cases and provides oversight for suitability/fitness and national security eligibility adjudications for all TSA employees and contractors. Also serves as technical authority for developing investigative plans for special inquiry investigations on current employees to resolve sensitive allegations of misconduct, or incidents that impact the proper protection and safety of people, property, and/or information. Directs security program functions to assure compliance with agency policies in security and establishes guidance for internal and external activities. Assigns case work and develops investigative approaches, ensures that investigations meet federal investigative standards and that security issues are identified and resolved. Maintains liaison with the Office of Investigations, Human Capital, Counterintelligence, Insider Threat, and Office of Chief Counsel; thereby ensuring collaboration/sharing of information with regards to processing PerSec adverse actions and ensuring legal sufficiency reviews while preparing clear, concise policies, regulations, supplements, messages, briefings, and oral presentations for all levels of the Division and for senior leadership and officials from within or outside TSA. Performs supervisory duties to include: coaching, mentoring, assignment and review of work, performance review, approval of leave and disciplinary action.RequirementsYou must possess U.S. Citizenship. You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application. You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI). Selective Service registration is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain TOP SECRET security clearance. This position is subject to the supervisory probationary period, unless the incumbent has previously completed the probationary requirement. If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.