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USAJOBS · 1 day ago

SECURITY ASSISTANT (TITLE 32)

Springfield, Illinois, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$41K/yr - $66K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Security Assistant (Title 32) for the Department of the Army. The role involves assisting in the personnel security clearances process and supporting an Administrator/Adjudicator with suitability adjudications for individuals in sensitive and non-sensitive positions.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Check the request for completeness and accuracy and contacts the Security Manager, Supervisor, points of contact at the serviced units, and/or the individual subject of the background/clearance investigation for any questions or corrections that are required

Ensure investigative scoping items are met, personal identifying data and investigative questionnaire information is accurate and complete

Ensure all investigative files are available prior to reviewing and rendering a suitability adjudicative/determination in accordance with suitability guidance and guidelines

Ensure all systems of record accurately reflect the suitability adjudicative determination

Receive, review, and submit requests for personnel clearances for serviced civilian, contractor, and military personnel

Assist the review of personnel security background investigations and other source documents that determine suitability, fitness, for federal employment, and other credentialing decisions

Use a variety of methods to track, monitor, and maintain files concerning the status of pending, current, and in-progress investigations and reinvestigations for secret and top-secret clearance holders

Perform duties related to assisting suitability adjudications/determinations for the fitness and suitability of civilian employees, contractors and/or applicants for initial and continuing employment retention

Check with the agency performing the investigation for an update on the status of the security clearance in question as required

Notify the units of individuals requiring reinvestigation and resubmission of documentation

Compose documentation, for supervisors' signature, verifying security clearances for those individuals going on Temporary Duty (TDY) to other locations and requests the same of locations with individuals coming TDY to their location

Provide written and oral communication to appointed adjudicator regarding minor derogatory information found in the investigative file

Qualification

Personnel SecurityClerical SkillsOffice AdministrationCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Must possess the experience, education and/or training which involves clerical or administrative work which indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled

Must possess the specialized experience, education or training which includes at least 12 months equivalent to the GS-06 Level, performing clerical or administrative duties in an office environment; have experience performing office functions using computers and automation systems; experience working independently and setting priorities with very little supervisory control

Must possess the specialized experience, education or training which includes at least 12 months equivalent to the GS-05 Level, in the performance of clerical or administrative duties which demonstrates a working knowledge of general office routines and functions; experience using computers and automation systems

Must possess the specialized experience, education or training which must have at least 12 months equivalent to the GS-04 Level, in the performance of clerical or administrative duties which demonstrates a working knowledge of general office routines and functions

Must be rank of SPC, not to exceed rank of SSG

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory

Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment

Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform