- Position Title
- Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBFZ-12421803-24-RS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, May 24, 2024 to Monday, June 3, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you an employee of the facility indicated for this position?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Resume Reminder - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
Accuracy of Application Reminder:
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
3.
I authorize my application information being shared with hiring managers for similar positions. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist - GS-0080-12 position with VISN 19.
Your responses to the questions below will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Your resume and application materials must support the level of experience and/or education you claim in this questionnaire. If, after a complete review of your application package, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible for this position
Your responses to the questions below will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Your resume and application materials must support the level of experience and/or education you claim in this questionnaire. If, after a complete review of your application package, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible for this position
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-12 position, you must possess the specialized experience for this position at, above (or) equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11).
The required specialized experience for this position includes: Experience with a wide range of personnel security and suitability concepts, principles, and practices to independently review, analyze, and resolve difficult and complex problems.
Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Experience with a wide range of personnel security and suitability concepts, principles, and practices to independently review, analyze, and resolve difficult and complex problems.
Skilled in written and oral communication in order to provide technical advice and guidance to employees, contractors, affiliates, and volunteers with regard to matters pertaining to VA's Personnel Security and Suitability Program, OPM's e-QIP System and the PIV Program.
Experience with preparing and presenting oral and written findings, gain acceptance of difficult/sensitive actions, and develop/prepare/provide program training and/or instruction to diverse groups of people.
Skilled in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature, using qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques and conducting interviews with employees, contractors, affiliates, and volunteers to obtain information to ensure compliance with program requirements.
Skilled in, applying a wide range of personnel security and suitability theories, principles, laws, rules, regulations, and procedures to identify interrelated problems, draw conclusions, and recommend appropriate courses of action. Specialized Experience with applicable equipment and programs to include, but not limited to PIV, FTS, PIPS, VA CABS, HR SMART, QART, US ACCESS, USA STAFFING.
Experience with the suitability requirements (e.g. forms, documentation, fingerprints, etc.) necessary to obtain any type of background investigation (e.g. T1/NACI, T2/MBI, T4/Bl, etc.) for Federal Employment, experience assisting employees, contractors, affiliates, and volunteers with any questions they may have about these requirements.
Do you possess the required specialized experience indicated for the GS-12 Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist?
The required specialized experience for this position includes: Experience with a wide range of personnel security and suitability concepts, principles, and practices to independently review, analyze, and resolve difficult and complex problems.
Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Experience with a wide range of personnel security and suitability concepts, principles, and practices to independently review, analyze, and resolve difficult and complex problems.
Skilled in written and oral communication in order to provide technical advice and guidance to employees, contractors, affiliates, and volunteers with regard to matters pertaining to VA's Personnel Security and Suitability Program, OPM's e-QIP System and the PIV Program.
Experience with preparing and presenting oral and written findings, gain acceptance of difficult/sensitive actions, and develop/prepare/provide program training and/or instruction to diverse groups of people.
Skilled in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature, using qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques and conducting interviews with employees, contractors, affiliates, and volunteers to obtain information to ensure compliance with program requirements.
Skilled in, applying a wide range of personnel security and suitability theories, principles, laws, rules, regulations, and procedures to identify interrelated problems, draw conclusions, and recommend appropriate courses of action. Specialized Experience with applicable equipment and programs to include, but not limited to PIV, FTS, PIPS, VA CABS, HR SMART, QART, US ACCESS, USA STAFFING.
Experience with the suitability requirements (e.g. forms, documentation, fingerprints, etc.) necessary to obtain any type of background investigation (e.g. T1/NACI, T2/MBI, T4/Bl, etc.) for Federal Employment, experience assisting employees, contractors, affiliates, and volunteers with any questions they may have about these requirements.
Do you possess the required specialized experience indicated for the GS-12 Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist?
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
The following statements pertain to Leadership competency
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Conducts program planning at a major organizational level. This involves applying policy direction to specific operating requirements and developing guidance for applying personnel security and suitability policy, procedures, and techniques.
3.
Identifies and determines training priorities regarding VA's Personnel Security and Suitability Program. Responsible for conducting and administering such training to Human Resources staff and other facility staff as necessary.
4.
Responds to problems or questions involving implementation of personnel security and suitability guidelines at lower levels.
The following statements pertain to Manages Human Resources competency.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Makes selections for subordinate nonsupervisory work/group leaders and other staff members.
6.
Counsels subordinate employees concerning disciplinary or performance matters. Recommends more serious discipline when necessary. Issues performance standards and rates performance.
7.
Manages time and attendance for subordinate employees. Ensures adequate office coverage.
The following statements pertain to Personnel Security and Safety competency.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Performs suitability adjudication on low risk, moderate risk, and high risk positions within the area of responsibility. Reviews suitability adjudications for subordinates.
9.
Acts as a Personal Identification Verification (PIV) card site manager, providing guidance on the interpretation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12).
10.
Processes adverse suitability actions including the development of suitability case files that document contact with the applicant, appointee or employee.
11.
Processes agency requests to Pass-Over a Preference Eligible or Object to an Eligible as it relates to Suitability
The following statements pertain to the Technical Competence competency.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Prepares or coordinates the preparation of internal standard operating procedures.
13.
Oversees the designation of all positions at the appropriate position risk/sensitivity level. Periodically reviews risk designation forms completed by subordinates.
14.
Serves as the subject-matter-expert of advisory, consultative, and technical services to employees and management in all areas of Suitability.