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Office of Personnel Management

Personnel Security Branch Chief

Washington, DC · Macon, GA

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Announcement details

USAJOBS control number
889945500
Occupational series
0080

Summary

As a Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist (Adjudication) with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Facilities, Security and Emergency Management, you will direct personnel security adjudications, oversee investigative requirements and continuous vetting, manage interagency personnel security agreements, develop operational procedures, and supervise personnel security staff supporting federal agencies.

Responsibilities

Direct personnel security adjudications, including suitability and national security determinations for federal employees, applicants, and contractor personnel. Determine position sensitivity levels, approve investigative requirements, and oversee continuous vetting and compliance with personnel security standards. Negotiate, administer, monitor, and renew reimbursable interagency agreements for personnel security support services. Develop and implement personnel security procedures, operational guidance, and internal controls consistent with federal requirements. Advise federal agency officials on adjudicative requirements, resolve service delivery issues, and oversee communication of personnel security decisions. Conduct operational reviews and quality assurance activities to identify procedural deficiencies and implement corrective actions. Supervise personnel security staff by assigning work, establishing priorities, evaluating performance, addressing personnel matters, and identifying training needs.

Qualifications

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service (or equivalent) performing personnel security and adjudication work that includes all of the following: Reviewing background investigation findings and applying personnel security adjudicative standards to make or recommend suitability, fitness, or national security eligibility determinations; Evaluating position sensitivity, investigative requirements, and continuous vetting information to determine appropriate personnel security actions and ensure compliance with applicable requirements; Developing or revising personnel security procedures, providing technical guidance on adjudicative requirements, and coordinating with internal or external stakeholders to resolve personnel security issues; and Leading or coordinating personnel security operations by establishing work priorities, reviewing case processing activities, identifying operational deficiencies, and recommending corrective actions. Merit promotion applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS14 level. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required You will be required to report to an OPM assigned office. This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit Must be eligible for and able to maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearanceMust be eligible for and able to maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance

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