- Position Title
- SECURITY SPECIALIST
- Agency
- National Archives and Records Administration
- Announcement Number
- JD10437986TPD Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, March 7, 2019 to Thursday, March 21, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
4.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
Assessment 1
1.
Does your resume include the following information for each job listed on it: Hours worked per week; Start and End Dates of employment (including Month and Year); Series and Grade (for Federal positions); and Salary? Failure to provide this information may results in loss of consideration for this position.
The following question will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements for the Security Specialist GS-0080-12 position. You may wish to consult the vacancy announcement for a description of those requirements. (Note: Experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience.)
2.
Which of the following best corresponds to THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE which you fully possess and which demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position?
Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and other relevant documents you submit, as well as through verification of references as appropriate. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your stated level of experience and demonstrated capability. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position following acceptance.
3.
Which of the following best describes your experience gathering information to make informed decisions?
4.
Which of the following best describes your experience in suggesting improvements in processes and results?
5.
Which of the following best describes your experience in choosing between multiple possible solutions to a given problem in a work setting?
6.
Which of the following best describes your experience in building an organizational culture that values customer service?
7.
Which of the following best describes your experience determining the needs of either internal or external customers (i.e., someone who receives your services or products)?
8.
Which of the following best describes your experience communicating orally with various levels of employees and management in order to obtain and provide information?
9.
Select the choice which best describes the extent to which you have prepared correspondence and other documents in proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and format.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
10.
Which of the following best describes your experience creating and using Adobe Acrobat (PDF) documents, and Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications to prepare reports and presentations?
11.
Which of the following best describes your experience managing and using a personnel security database?
12.
If you chose response C, D or E in the previous question, please cite where in your resume/application for employment the relevant experience/competencies were gained. Include the name of the company/agency and position held at that company/agency. If your responses are not supported by your resume, your score will be adjusted accordingly.
(limit 500 characters)
13.
Which of the following best describes your experience in handling, storing and transmitting classified information?
14.
If you chose response C, D or E in the previous question, please cite where in your resume/application for employment the relevant experience/competencies were gained. Include the name of the company/agency and position held at that company/agency. If your responses are not supported by your resume, your score will be adjusted accordingly.
(limit 500 characters)
15.
Which of the following best describes your knowledge of Office of Personal Management (OPM) suitability guidelines?
16.
Which of the following best describes your experience in managing background investigations and determining suitability for access to Federal facilities and classified National Security Information?
17.
If you chose response C, D or E in the previous question, please cite where in your resume/application for employment the relevant experience/competencies were gained. Include the name of the company/agency and position held at that company/agency. If your responses are not supported by your resume, your score will be adjusted accordingly.
(limit 500 characters)
18.
Which of the following best describes your knowledge of Interagency Security Committee (ISC) security requirements?
19.
Which of the following best describes your training and experience in conducting facility physical security assessments to determine compliance with Interagency Security Committee (ISC) security requirements?
20.
If you chose response C, D or E in the previous question, please cite where in your resume/application for employment the relevant experience/competencies were gained. Include the name of the company/agency and position held at that company/agency. If your responses are not supported by your resume, your score will be adjusted accordingly.
(limit 500 characters)
21.
Which of the following best describes your experience using the incident command system to help prepare for or manage national, regional or local emergencies?
22.
If you chose response C, D or E in the previous question, please cite where in your resume/application for employment the relevant experience/competencies were gained. Include the name of the company/agency and position held at that company/agency. If your responses are not supported by your resume, your score will be adjusted accordingly.
(limit 500 characters)
23.
Which of the following best describes your experience using classified national continuity communications systems to ensure emergency communications in-transit and at fixed locations?
24.
If you chose response C, D or E in the previous question, please cite where in your resume/application for employment the relevant experience/competencies were gained. Include the name of the company/agency and position held at that company/agency. If your responses are not supported by your resume, your score will be adjusted accordingly.
(limit 500 characters)