Job Description

Minimum Qualification Requirements You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-09, if you possess the specialize experience, education, or a combination of the two. Specialized Experience for the GS-06 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-05 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: 1. Experience reviewing initial employment background investigation forms for accuracy and completeness. 2. Experience in receiving and processing employment background investigation documents within timely deadlines. 3. Experience corresponding to the contractor, employee, and applicant employment background investigation related inquiries in a professional and courteous manner. Specialized Experience for the GS-07 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-06 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: 1. Experience in utilizing personnel security computer applications and resources to ensure regulatory compliance with security policies, programs, or operating instructions. 2. Experience in conducting employment pre-screening determinations by reviewing and evaluating criminal history, fingerprint results and/or complete background investigations. 3. Experience in evaluating suitability of security applications by obtaining arrest disposition information, analyzing case information, or composing documents regarding the issuance, suspension, denial and/or revocation of security clearances. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). GS-06 1. Knowledge of the OPM e-Qip system; position risk and sensitivity levels as they relate to background investigations. 2. Knowledge of the Credentialing, Suitability and security clearance Decision Making Guide. 3. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing to present recommendations and coordinating efforts with Department staff. 4. Ability to analyze and make decisions using own judgment in any situation. GS-07 1. Knowledge of personnel security processes and of personnel investigations processing systems necessary to perform background investigations. 2. Ability to use analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to complete reports, accomplish projects, and evaluate results for the management and completion of programs. 3. Knowledge of a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices. 4. Skill in using computers and computer applications effectively to analyze and communicate personnel security related information in the appropriate forms.