This position is in Office of Mission Support (OMS), Office of Administration (OA), Security Management Division (SMD), Personnel Security Branch (PSB). If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement. About OMS: OMS Webpage
Summary
This position is in Office of Mission Support (OMS), Office of Administration (OA), Security Management Division (SMD), Personnel Security Branch (PSB). If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement. About OMS: OMS Webpage
Independently make determinations of employee and non-federal personnel suitability, fitness, eligibility for a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as well as for access to hold a sensitive position or hold a security clearance.
Identify and document derogatory information developed during the course of the investigation, conduct appropriate follow-up, and draft necessary Letter of Inquiry, and Statement of Reasons (SOR) that apply to the appropriate adjudicative standards and guidelines.
Review requests for security clearances to ensure the justification meets the standards for access to classified information and review completed investigations to ensure compliance with federal standards.
Interact with external partner agencies, such as Department of Defense and Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), to ensure adjudicative determinations meet appropriate federal criteria and to record adjudicative determinations in agency systems as required.
Advise stakeholders on personnel security policies and related matters and the impact of personnel security requirements on organizational missions and recommend development of guidelines, procedures, and other materials for use of stakeholders.
You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.
If you are selected, a pre-employment background check is required.
You must be a U.S. citizen.
You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.
Pre-employment drug testing is required and random testing thereafter.
If you are selected, you may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
This position is designated as High Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), you must undergo a background investigation.
You will be required to obtain and maintain a top-secret security clearance.
Qualifications
You do not need a degree to qualify for this position.
Subject matter experts will evaluate the first three pages of your resume. You must have at least a year of full-time experience demonstrating accomplishment of the duties and competencies described below:
Personnel and National Security Laws and Regulations: Apply laws and regulations that govern personal security and national security adjudications. Interpret and explain adjudicative recommendations to appropriate stakeholders.
Analytical Ability: Compare information against suitability and national security criteria. Extract and analyze information and data from multiple sources to make correct inferences or draw accurate conclusions. Identify patterns of behavior or correlations.
Oral Communication: Develop and deliver briefings regarding personnel and national security matters. Collaborate with team members and other personnel security specialists.
Written Communication: Develop sound and detailed adjudicative documentation (e.g. Statements of Reasons, Standard Operating Procedures, Letters of Inquiry or equivalent) and other communication materials utilized in the adjudication process.
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, religious, 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.
Are you a Displaced Federal Employee? If so, please read the Required Documents section and visit the EPA website for additional information: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures
EPA participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. For additional information: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
Position has portable work and selectee may be authorized to telework after meeting eligibility requirements if approved by the supervisor/manager.
If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by EPA. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting to work in this position will be your responsibility.
This position is not in the bargaining unit.
Except in special circumstances, those new to the federal government will be hired at the starting salary (step 1) of the applicable grade range listed above.
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Join EPA in protecting human health and the environment and enjoy many work life quality options! Working for the EPA offers you a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. To learn more about us, visit Life and Careers at EPA.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You are being evaluated under the category rating method which means, if you are determined to be qualified, you will be placed into the ‘Best Qualified’, ‘Well Qualified’, or ‘Qualified’ category by Subject Matter Experts (SME) based on your knowledge and experience to the required competencies of this position. If you misrepresent your knowledge and experience in your application package, you will be excluded from consideration for this job.
Resume Review: The first three (3) pages of your resume are reviewed to determine if you meet the basic qualification requirements of this position. Your resume must address the competencies listed in the Qualifications section. If you meet basic qualification requirements, you will be invited to complete the practical assessment.
NOTE: We do not require a separate statement responding to the competencies, also referred to as Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). However, your resume should clearly show possession of these competencies.
Written Practical Assessment: You will have 1-hour to complete a written practical assessment that is used to measure your depth of knowledge in relation to the required competencies for the position. This assessment is scored, and if you meet the qualifying score, you will have at least one qualifying phone interview with a SME.
Structured Phone Interview: You will meet with at least one SME to complete the structured phone interview. You're responses to the interview questions are scored to further assess whether your experience meets the required competencies for this position
Ranking and Referral: Veteran Preference will be applied to applicants who move forward after the qualifying phone interviews. The “Best Qualified” applicants will be issued to the Selecting Official by the Human Resources Office. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Based upon your category and score, you may be referred to the selecting official. If you are referred for consideration, you may be subject to additional assessments.
You will be notified of your status through USAJOBS after each phase of this process.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Join EPA in protecting human health and the environment and enjoy many work life quality options! Working for the EPA offers you a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. To learn more about us, visit Life and Careers at EPA.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
NOTE: You should ensure your social security number, date of birth, and any other personal information are redacted.
Resume clearly stating a year of full-time experience related to this position as described in the Qualifications section. Please limit your resume to 3 pages. If more than 3 pages are submitted, only the first 3 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. On your resume, ensure that the qualifications for this job (through your work/related experiences, publications, certifications, etc.) are reflected in the first three pages if your page count is greater than 3. In describing your experience, you need to be clear and specific and include start and end dates for each position. We may not make assumptions regarding your experience.
Veterans' Preference Documents - DD-214 Member 4 copy (or other copy indicating character of service), VA letter stating overall/combined disability rating (percentage), and SF-15, if applicable (see page 2 of the SF-15 for documents that can be submitted in lieu of the DD-214 and VA letter); active duty service members: submit certification from the armed forces documenting active duty dates, expected discharge/release date, campaign medals/badges, and character of service (a certification is any written document from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged/released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after you submit the certification).
Displaced Federal employees under ICTAP/CTAP - Copy of your most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, tenure, and duty station.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position.
To begin the application process, click the Apply button to the right on this screen, follow the prompts to log-in/register, submit all required documents. To be considered, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the day the announcement closes.
All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USAJOBS document portfolio feature.
If you cannot apply online, you must contact the Human Resources Office listed below for assistance no later than three business days prior to the closing date of this announcement. You must provide complete application materials by the day the announcement closes.
Environmental Protection Agency
US Environmental Protection Agency
Human Resources Office
26 West Martin Luther King Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
United States
Next steps
You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJOBS account. You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJOBS that your submission was successful once we have received resume and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJOBS account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses through reference and/or background check, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the human resources office posting this announcement.
The certificate may be shared with other hiring managers at EPA and potentially at other federal agencies at the same location once initial hiring managers are done with their selections.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
NOTE: You should ensure your social security number, date of birth, and any other personal information are redacted.
Resume clearly stating a year of full-time experience related to this position as described in the Qualifications section. Please limit your resume to 3 pages. If more than 3 pages are submitted, only the first 3 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. On your resume, ensure that the qualifications for this job (through your work/related experiences, publications, certifications, etc.) are reflected in the first three pages if your page count is greater than 3. In describing your experience, you need to be clear and specific and include start and end dates for each position. We may not make assumptions regarding your experience.
Veterans' Preference Documents - DD-214 Member 4 copy (or other copy indicating character of service), VA letter stating overall/combined disability rating (percentage), and SF-15, if applicable (see page 2 of the SF-15 for documents that can be submitted in lieu of the DD-214 and VA letter); active duty service members: submit certification from the armed forces documenting active duty dates, expected discharge/release date, campaign medals/badges, and character of service (a certification is any written document from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged/released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after you submit the certification).
Displaced Federal employees under ICTAP/CTAP - Copy of your most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, tenure, and duty station.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position.
To begin the application process, click the Apply button to the right on this screen, follow the prompts to log-in/register, submit all required documents. To be considered, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the day the announcement closes.
All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USAJOBS document portfolio feature.
If you cannot apply online, you must contact the Human Resources Office listed below for assistance no later than three business days prior to the closing date of this announcement. You must provide complete application materials by the day the announcement closes.
Environmental Protection Agency
US Environmental Protection Agency
Human Resources Office
26 West Martin Luther King Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
United States
Next steps
You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJOBS account. You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJOBS that your submission was successful once we have received resume and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJOBS account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses through reference and/or background check, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the human resources office posting this announcement.
The certificate may be shared with other hiring managers at EPA and potentially at other federal agencies at the same location once initial hiring managers are done with their selections.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
