1. Serves as program manager for operating and maintaining the OIG’s suitability/security program. Conduct background investigations and recommends adjudication; tracks case processing and investigative costs. Keeps abreast of current trends and developments in the government suitability and security fields. Serves as the coordinator for the provision of information to OPM in adjudication of all the agency’s personnel security cases.
2. Determines whether to grant, deny, revoke, suspend or restrict security clearances and/or to determine suitability for employment, in accordance with the appropriate regulations. Recommends changes in sensitivity designations or security clearance status based on such factors as possible changes in duties, position locations, need to know or need for access to restricted areas. Advises managers or high-level officials on sensitivity guidelines to incorporate these changes.
3. Prepares and forwards emails regarding the status and determination of fingerprints and backgrounds; and schedules and takes applicants fingerprints for investigations. Maintains security logs for complete accuracy of fingerprints, medical, employment verifications, and background investigations. Initiates, updates, and transmits background investigations through Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) system and also serves as the Agency’s primary point-of-contact for USAccess. Furnishes personal identification verification (PIV) badges and credentials to Federal personnel, approved contractors, and other eligible individuals.
4. Serves as a technical liaison on personnel security matters representing the Agency with internal and external customers. Assists representatives from the various offices with security procedures, records and status of individual cases. May be called upon to work with other DOL-OIG employees and/or other security specialists to reconcile and adjudicate security packages for OIG employees. Maintains internal records of current clearances and monitors the reliability of the work force.
5. Researches and analyzes operational issues; develops and /or modifies internal operating guidelines; and develops security policies, techniques, methods, and practices in order to meet changing needs and satisfy security program requirements. Develops local policies and implementing instructions for the OIG and provides authoritative guidance to management officials on complex and/or controversial personnel security matters.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment to this position may require a backgroud investigation.
• U.S. Citizenship. Requires a valid drivers license.
• Requires the ability to obtain/maintain a top secret security clearance.

Applicants must meet time-in-grade, time-after-competitive-appointment and qualifications requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the vacancy to be eligible for consideration for selection. Reference the "Required Documents" section for additional requirements.

Qualifications

Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-12, in the Federal Service. Specialized experience consists of performing personnel security and suitability adjudications, developing personnel security plans and procedures; identifying threat indicators, related risk and mitigation factors, and serving as an advisor on personnel security issues. Advices on personnel security policies; formulating and recommending personnel security investigative requirements; and advising on procedures for adverse determination and employee rights.

This position will not be filled until the Departments Placement Assistance Programs have been fully utilized.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Click here for Evaluation details. For Displaced Employees ONLY: if you meet the eligibility requirements for special priority selection under ICTAP/CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. ICTAP/CTAP eligibles will be considered "well-qualified" if they attain at least a rating score of 85 in a numerical rating scheme. Be sure to review DOL Account Eligibility Questions #23 and 26 to reflect that you are applying as an ICTAP/CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation.

Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies:

Customer Service: Provides guidance to other staff and/or acts for supervisor/team leader in addressing customers’ needs and problems.

Interpersonal Skills: Effectively serves as senior specialist and technical advisor to others by demonstrating strong team building and interpersonal skills, including coaching and counseling others.

Oral Communication: Effectively communicates with all levels in OIG to provide guidance as needed. Develops and presents security briefings to co-workers, agency senior executives, external professional groups, and other high-level officials on personnel security programs and initiatives.

Writing: Composes documents and correspondence involving the most complex and highly technical information, and consistently adapts writing to the audience’s level of knowledge.

Problem Solving: Identifying all options available to customers in solving the most technically difficult problems. Provides leadership in resolving complex or unusual problems within the security programs in order to establish, provide policy oversight, and evaluate security practice.

Self-Management: Advises, assists, and shares knowledge and expertise with co-workers regarding effective time management, which results in high quality work products. Demonstrates and models to other employees, initiative, effort, teamwork, and job commitment in producing quality work products.

The information you provide may be verified by a review of your work experience and/or education, by checking references and through other means (ex. interview). Your evaluation may also include a review by an HR Specialist or panel and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc). The examining Human Resources Office (HRO) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings. Your resume MUST provide sufficient information to substantiate your vacancy question responses. If not, the HRO may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency indicated by the content of your resume.
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