- Position Title
- Personnel Security Specialist (Quality Assurance)
- Agency
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- Announcement Number
- 24-BEP-7 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, October 20, 2023 to Thursday, November 2, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current Bureau of Engraving and Printing employee who is eligible for competitive consideration under any of the following categories?
- Current BEP employee in the Competitive service on a permanent career or career-conditional appointment
- Current BEP employee serving on a VRA appointment.
2.
Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
3.
Are you a current BEP employee who currently holds (or have previously held) on a permanent basis, a position in the competitive service (or in another merit system with which OPM has an interchange agreement), with promotion potential equivalent to (or higher than) the full performance level of the position advertised in this vacancy announcement?
Preferences
1.
Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
2.
Where did you learn about this Department of the Treasury job opportunity?
3.
As outlined in the vacancy announcement, you must submit a copy of your most recent completed annual performance appraisal (i.e. final annual performance appraisal issued and signed by appropriate management official) dated within the last 18 months. If you have not submitted an appraisal meeting these specific requirements, you must explain why you are unable to do so. If you fail to provide a copy of the performance appraisal, or a statement advising why it is unavailable, you will be removed from further consideration. NOTE: If you are wanting to be considered for non competitive reinstatement a performance appraisal document MUST be submitted to be eligible. Type "yes" in the text box below if you are providing a performance appraisal meeting the above requirements with your application. If you are unable to provide a performance appraisal with your application meeting the requirement, please provide a reason in the text box below. ("N/A" is not considered an acceptable response).
4.
If you were born a male after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
5.
Are you a current Federal employee?
6.
If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan and grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held.
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Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Specialized Experience for the GS-13 is defined as one year of experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, that is directly related to the position and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized Experience for this position includes ALL of the following:
- Preparing reports and investigations for indication of improper activities and identifying potential problems; AND
- Providing technical advice and assistance concerning the issuance of national security clearances and investigative procedures and requirements; AND
- Conducting quality reviews related to a personnel security program.
Do you have one year of experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, as described above?
- Preparing reports and investigations for indication of improper activities and identifying potential problems; AND
- Providing technical advice and assistance concerning the issuance of national security clearances and investigative procedures and requirements; AND
- Conducting quality reviews related to a personnel security program.
Do you have one year of experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, as described above?
2.
To ensure you receive proper credit, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties.
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3.
Select all of the following that indicate your experience gathering and evaluating information and data.
4.
Select all of the following that indicate your experience analyzing federal background reports of investigation and adjudication summaries.
5.
Select all of the following that describe your experience identifying and analyzing problems, making logical decisions, and providing solutions.
6.
Select all of the following that indicate your experience gathering and evaluating information and data.
7.
Select all training for which you have received a certificate of completion or equivalent.
8.
Which of the following best describes your experience performing, prioritizing, or tracking multiple investigation or adjudication cases?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
9.
Do you have experience independently conducting full federal background investigations for positions in the federal government at the high-risk level?
10.
To ensure you receive proper credit, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties.
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11.
Which of the following best describes your level of experience identifying and resolving issues and problems for a personnel security program?
12.
Which of the following best describes your experience managing a national security clearance program for an agency?
13.
To ensure you receive proper credit, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
14.
Do you have experience with making Interim or tentative suitability determinations for non-sensitive public trust positions?
15.
To ensure you receive proper credit, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties.
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16.
Select all of the following that you have experience writing.
17.
To ensure you receive proper credit, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties.
(limit 250 characters)
18.
Select all of the following communication activities that you have performed in your employment.
19.
Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience communicating with management, co-workers, or customers?
20.
. Select all of the following that describe your communication skills related to the personnel security national security clearance programs.
21.
To ensure you receive proper credit, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties.
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22.
Select all of the following that describe your experience interacting with a variety of individuals in various situations to achieve program goals.
23.
Select all of the following that describe your skill communicating security related information to diverse groups.
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To ensure you receive proper credit, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties.
(limit 250 characters)