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US Department of Veterans Affairs lists this Security Assistant opportunity in sioux falls, South Dakota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Security AssistantMajor duties include but are not limited to:Review position risk sensitivity levels as full assistant to the Personnel Security Specialist.For pre-employment processes, serves as the initial point of contact for new appointees including but not limited to paid or without compensation employees, volunteers, students, residents, and contractors.Initiates, reviews and releases appointees background investigations in the National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) system or in conjunction with the VA-Adjudication Center (VA-AC).Regularly monitors the status of specific pending items, compiles data to produce reports, follows up to determine status and records results.Maintains logs of current employees who are in public trust positions and ensures reinvestigations are initiated, reviewed and released using NBIS within the required timeframe as per policy.As needed, works with applicants who may be experiencing difficulties with completion of electronic forms related to the background screening process.Takes and transmits electronic fingerprints for appointees or when the FBI returns fingerprints unclassifiable for various reasons.Enters appropriate data in required databases related to an appointee's suitability from a wide variety of sources, i.e., fingerprint/badge log, notification(s) of investigation(s) scheduled by OPM, requests by OPM for additional information, receipt/disposition of results of both Special Agreement Checks (SAC's) and National Agency Check with Inquiry (T1's) or higher, to include interim reports or pending completion reports, assignment for adjudication and final disposition of the investigation.Responsible for assisting in the execution of personnel security-related functions as they relate to VA Subjects in Veterans Affairs Centralized Adjudication and Background Investigation System (VA-CABS).Support the programming of PIV cards after being manufactured.Performs administrative tasks associated with the authorization and issuance of the PIV card, a standardized identification badge designed to increase security related with physical access to Federal facilities and networks and logical access to computer systems.Maintains required files related to the suitability process in accordance with OPM/agency guidelines.Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pmThis is not a virtual position.Position Description/PD#: Security Assistant/ PD99952S, PD99654S, and PD99653SRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorizedCritical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approvedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorizedThe VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
Worksite address
sioux falls, SD, 57101, US
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