- Position Title
- Personnel Security Specialist
- Agency
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- Announcement Number
- 24-BEP-333-P Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, June 27, 2024 to Wednesday, July 10, 2024
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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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.
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Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
Preferences
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Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
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Where did you learn about this Department of the Treasury job opportunity?
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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)?
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Are you a current Federal employee?
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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
Bureau of Engraving and Printing has a memorandum of understanding the U.S. Office of Personnel Management that requires each investigator to have the required education or experience as follows:
a. A college degree (bachelor's); OR
b. Four years of general experience; OR
c. Two years of specialized experience within the last 5 years; OR
d. One year of specialized Federal background investigation experience within last 5 years.
a. A college degree (bachelor's); OR
b. Four years of general experience; OR
c. Two years of specialized experience within the last 5 years; OR
d. One year of specialized Federal background investigation experience within last 5 years.
- General experience is progressively responsible experience that demonstrates the ability to problem solve, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions, plan and organize work and communicate effectively orally and in writing on a professional level.
- Specialized Experience is progressively responsible experience conducting general background investigations or as a local, state, military or Federal law enforcement officer.
- Specialized Federal background investigation experience is experience conducting background investigations for a Federal agency.
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How do you meet these qualifications?
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For the GS-11, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes experience:
You may qualify with a Ph. D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR
3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR
LL.M., if related.
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You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.
- applying personnel security rules, regulations, policies, and practices in order to gather facts, draw conclusions or recommend solutions to problems; AND
- establishing and maintaining effective partnerships and communication regarding personnel security investigations; AND
- review reports and investigations for indications of improper activities and identifying potential problems.
You may qualify with a Ph. D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR
3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR
LL.M., if related.
OR
You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.
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For the GS-11, select the answer that best describes your experience and/or education.
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Please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. We must be able to verify this experience in your resume in order for you to receive credit.
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For the GS-09, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
You may qualify with a Master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR
2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR
LL.B. or J.D., if related.
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You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.
- applying personnel security rules, regulations, policies, and practices in order to gather facts, draw conclusions or recommend solutions to problems; AND
- establishing and maintaining effective partnerships and communication regarding personnel security investigations.
You may qualify with a Master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR
2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR
LL.B. or J.D., if related.
OR
You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.
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For the GS-09, select the answer that best describes your experience and/or education.
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Please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, job title and length of time performing the duties. We must be able to verify this experience in your resume in order for you to receive credit.
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From the list below, select the one that best describes your normal recurring experience working with schedules and deadlines.
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From the list below, select the one that best describes your regular and recurring experience working with varied work assignments. If the response describes work experience that you have only done occasionally, do not give yourself credit.
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From the list below, select the function that best describes your experience (as a regular and routine part of your job) with documentation.
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Please select all of the following that best describe your experience implementing new and improved security methods.
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Please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, job title and length of time performing the duties. We must be able to verify this experience in your resume in order for you to receive credit.
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Select all of the following that indicate your level of experience conducting surveys and analyses to identify work site threats and vulnerabilities.
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From the following list, which describes your experience with executive orders, Federal regulations, principles and practices pertaining to personnel security/suitability determinations? Select all that apply.
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Which of the following best describes your experience performing, prioritizing and/or tracking multiple investigation and/or adjudication cases?
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Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience providing advice and guidance pertaining to a personnel security program area?
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Which of the following best describes your level of experience identifying and resolving issues and problems for a personnel security program?
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Please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, job title and length of time performing the duties. We must be able to verify this experience in your resume in order for you to receive credit.
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Select all of the products below that you have experience writing.
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Select all of the communication activities that you have routinely performed in your employment
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Choose the statement(s) that describe your communication skills in dealing with personnel security issues.
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Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience communicating with management, co-workers, and/or internal/external customers?
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Please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, job title and length of time performing the duties. We must be able to verify this experience in your resume in order for you to receive credit.
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Indicate the following computer applications you have experience utilizing on a recurring basis. Select all that apply.