Personnel Security Assistant

The incumbent of this position serves as a Personnel Security Assistant in the PSU, and the position is to perform security-related functions within a shared services unit. The Personnel Security Program assures that all appointees have the appropriate level of security/suitability clearance commensurate with their assignment. The incumbent serves as an Assistant to the Personnel Security Specialist. Work assigned is of a very confidential and highly sensitive nature.

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

• GS-5 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: general administrative and/or clerical skills; practical knowledge of business related programs and equipment; skills in carrying out support tasks. OR;
• Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed four years of study above high school, obtaining a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation. (Note: Education cannot be credited without documentation).OR;
• Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education to include the completion of related post-high school education (30 semester hours beyond Associates degree) and 6 months of specialized experience that meets the requirements for this position.

To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned (when substituting, you cannot use the first 60 semester hours that you earned). Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-5. For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

• GS-6 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience include, but are not limited to: performing clerical and administrative tasks in support of assigned programs; regularly monitor the status of specific pending items, compiles data to produce reports, follow-up to determine status and record results.
• GS-7 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience include, but are not limited to: processing fingerprints, sponsoring, registrar or issuing PIV cards. Coordinating the personnel security and suitability in-processing requirements of prospective appointees; electronically monitoring case assignment status and regularly performing necessary follow-up actions; capturing and transmitting fingerprint data; and reviewing position risk sensitivity and assigning initial levels.

There is no educational substitution for the GS-6 and GS-7 level.

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; religions; 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.

Responsibilities:

The duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

PIV Registrar Duties:

• Process USAccess Sponsor requests and required HSPD-12 Roles letters and training of the Sponsors.
• Document in Share Point maintaining a list of all service appointed/ approved USAccess Sponsors annually as required by HSPD-12.
• Assist service appointed USAccess sponsors with questions regarding USAccess PIV sponsorship.
• Identity proofing of all applicants using FIPS 201-3.
• Determine if a PIV identity badge is approved to be issued based on specific PIV issuing criteria as outlined in VA Directive 0735/0710.
• Complete all biometric requirements including USAccess PIV badging specific fingerprints.
• Print, issue and credential PIV cards
• Inspect printed cards for quality and compliance.
• Troubleshooting printed PIV cards using USAccess guides.
• Terminate/destroy PIV cards as required.
• Maintain PIV badging office supplies.
• Completes all required Annual and refresher training as required by HSPD-12/PerSec.

HR Security New Hire onboarding Duties:

• Capture fingerprints for submission to OPM.
• Enter required Data entry in multiple security databases for New Hire tracking.
• Initiate background investigation application utilizing eQIP.
• Review new hire investigations and other onboarding documents for completeness & accuracy.
• Track onboarding security tasks in Staffing and Security systems.
• Query security data in OPM/VHA Security systems.
• Communicate with HR Onboarding team when issues arise.

This position physically reports to the Louisville VA Medical Facility. This is not a remote opportunity,

Work Schedule: Administrative Day Tour, Monday - Friday
Position Description Title/PD#: Security Assistant/ 99952A
Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary and is usually accomplished while the employee is comfortably seated at a desk or table. However, some walking and standing occur in the course of a normal workday in connection with travel to, and attendance at, meetings and conferences away from the primary work site. From time to time, moderate lifting of light objects required.
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.

Salary : $37,696 - $60,703