Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist

Summary As a Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist at the GS-0080-14, you will be part of Suitability Executive Agent Programs, Office of Personnel Management. If selected, you will serve as an expert on suitability adjudications and supervise a staff responsible for administering OPM's suitability adjudications program and other personnel vetting activities to include the processing of suitability adjudicative actions that have not been delegated to agencies. Responsibilities Recommends policy and procedures relating to vetting, provides operational guidance, and translates policy into operational guidance. Reviews and/or provides guidance in processing of certain cases, such as those involving complex, potentially controversial, or sensitive issues. Works with subject-matter experts to obtain and interpret data and decides the most effective manner to communicate findings and results, which can be used to develop major reports on SuitEA and personnel vetting. Develops or provides advanced level personnel vetting advice and assistance into the development of new and innovative methodologies to modernize and make the suitability, fitness, and credentialing adjudication process more efficient and effective for Federal agencies and internal SuitEA operations. Prepares materials and responses to requests and inquiries on matters related to SuitEA, including congressional testimony and requests for information, or replying to inquiries and correspondence referred from other Federal organizations. Responds to inquiries and requests for information, and participates in various internal and external meetings, conferences, boards, and councils. Assigns work to subordinates based upon priorities, consideration of difficulty, requirements of assignments, and capabilities of employees. Provides advice, counsel, or instruction to individual employees on both technical and administrative matters. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit Qualifications For the GS 14: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level in the Federal Government (or equivalent): 1) serving as a subject matter expert on suitability adjudications and providing guidance and technical assistance to agency stakeholders customers on delegated suitability functions; 2). recommending vetting policy and procedures and translating legal and policy requirements into operational guidance; 3). reviewing and provideing guidance in processing of cases, including those involving complex, potentially controversial, or sensitive issues, or those that warrant a government-wide debarment; 4). provide oversight of agency favorable suitability and fitness determinations. Merit promotion applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS14 level. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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. Education Additional Information Relocation expenses will not be paid. If you are unable to apply online and would like to request information about the Alternate Application process, please use the contact information at the bottom of this announcement. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM. During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements visit the following websites: Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ) Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request an RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need an RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: