THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a GS-0086-07 SECURITY ASSISTANT (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1113000 in SPMD 1213and is part of the MO G2 Intelligence Directorate.
APPOINTMENT FACTORS: This position is a Temporary vacancy NTE One Year in the Excepted Service. This is a non-bargaining position. SEE NOTES UNDER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BELOW.
Receives, reviews, and submits requests for personnel clearances for serviced civilian and military personnel.
Checks requests for completeness and accuracy and contacts the Security Manager, Supervisor, points of contact at the serviced units, and/or the individual subject of the background/clearance investigation for any corrections that are required.
Returns forms requiring further documentation or correction.
Screens local personnel, as well as local police and finance records for disclosed and undisclosed derogatory information, which may have an impact on the career of the subject under investigation.
Questions the subject for clarification on responses that are considered derogatory.
Forwards completed form to the appropriate agency for investigation and clearance determination.
Maintains contact with the agency conducting the investigation as well as the requesting unit in order to keep all apprised of the process or to provide notification of any developing situations.
Acts as the primary point of contact regarding the status of all pending clearances, current security clearance status, or questions on security clearance procedures.
Provides input to the supervisor or serviced units, based on regulatory requirements, on possible courses of action as a result of the investigative agency's questions on security issues or the denial of a clearance as a result of the investigation.
Provides information to the unit serviced or the subject of the investigation as to the appeals process if the investigating agency denies the security clearance.
Maintains a file for status of pending investigations, current status of all members, as well as periodic reinvestigations for secret and top secret clearances held.
Checks with the agency performing the investigation for an update on the status of the security clearance in question.
Notifies the units of individuals requiring reinvestigation and resubmission of documentation.
Provides reports, as required, for status on pending or current investigations or periodic reinvestigations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Under a temporary appointment, the employment is subject to termination at any time.
This position can be filled up to four years as long as funds are available to support it.
In the event a permanent (Tenure 1 or 2) employee is selected, and is willing to accept the temporary appointment, that employee will relinquish permanent status.
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Army National Guard recruiter at 1-800-GO-GUARD (1-800-464-8273) prior to applying for this position.
This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Missouri National Guard prior to the effective date of placement.
Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Individuals on incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment or termination, contact the State Incentives Manager at (573) 638-9500 extension 37647 for questions concerning recoupment or termination.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination.
Qualifications
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: ENLISTED
Since the position is temporary in nature, the compatibility requirements will be waived for a period of time not to exceed one year. Selecting official must verify that selected individual is currently assigned to a military unit in the Missouri National Guard and that the selection does not create grade inversion.
Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion).
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess clerical or administrative work which indicates your ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of this position.
GS-07 Specialized Experience: Must possess 12 months of specialized experience which demonstrates knowledge of personnel security program rules, procedures, operations and requirements. The specialized experience must demonstrate your ability to perform administrative and technical clerical support to review documentation to completeness; interview subjects for clarification and/or to further document past transgressions; and plan, coordinate and resolve support problems associated with security issues. Experience in identifying information within the security clearance documentation that contains conflicting or derogatory information; the ability to elicit substantiating information from the member; and the ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally in order to provide information and assistance; and provide guidance on security requirements.
Education
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
Helpful Hints for Applying:
- Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number.
- Include details about the experience that relates to the position you are applying for.
- Be specific and always include Month and Year for the dates of your experience.
- Be sure to include your applicable military experience and explain the duties of the MOS/AFSC held.
2. If you are using education to qualify for this position OR education is a mandatory requirement to meet qualifications, YOU MUST submit copies of college transcripts that identify each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. Submitting a certificate or a degree will not suffice. You must submit transcripts when required. Photocopies are acceptable.
3. If if you have previous Federal Civil Service employment or are employed by another Federal Agency, please submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50. If you have never been a Federal Civil Service employee, this is not a requirement. This is also not a requirement for current Technicians employed by the Missouri National Guard.
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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10537929
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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