Security Specialist with Security Clearance

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Job description

Who May Apply Job Opening : 57967 Open to ALL U.S. Citizens Opening Date: November, 01, 2024 Closing Date: November, 15, :59 pm (EST) Questions regarding this opening should be directed to HR Specialist A. Butera at Job Summary Position: Security Specialist, GS-9/11 Division: Boston Field Office Location: Boston, MA Working Hours: Varies based on operational needs Salary: GS-9 $67,743.00 - $88,065.00 GS-11 $81,963.00 - $106,549.00 Full Performance level: GS-11 Number of Positions Available: 1 Duration: Full Time/Permanent Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Key Requirements Must be a U.S. citizen Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid driver's license Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance Some travel may be required Physical Demands Work is primarily sedentary; however, some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of books, files, paper, and similar objects is required. Mission Statement: The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States. Major Duties: Performs security work using policies, practices and methods of security administration. Reviews requests for investigations concerning security clearances, requirements, and violations. Participates in security compliance reviews, surveys and inspections of all FBI maintaining NSI and other sensitive information. Assists in preparing security plans and procedures while maintaining historical records, directives, executive order, and other related documents and databases. Initiates indices checks, arrest record checks and ELSUR checks. Analyzes correspondence regarding possible security concerns and assessments. Conducts and prepares security plans and procedures. Participates in inspections of facilities and areas designated as secure areas for procession and storage of SCI and classified material. Recommends safeguards, space constrictions, tracking systems, and information handling systems providing sensitive information. Qualifications and Evaluations Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status. Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Most Competitive, Competitive, or Least Competitive. Names of candidates in the Most Competitive category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Veterans' preference will be applied. All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies: Analytic Thinking Communication Flexibility/Adaptability initiative Security Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Specialized Experience (SE): GS-9: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Applied policies and procedures of security investigative matters. Conducted security interviews and briefings in order to prepare analysis. GS-11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Reviewed, analyzed and resolved security issues to protect personnel, data, and facilities. Analyzed investigative reports to develop information regarding security vulnerabilities; developed leads; and proposed recommendations. Effectively and efficiently planned and carried out assigned tasks. Interpreted, evaluated, and applied security guidelines and policies. Conducted security interviews and briefings in order to prepare analysis. Education Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows: GS-9: Applicant must have 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. GS-11: Applicant must have 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. How to Apply For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply . If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance. Required Documents To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes: Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates A complete assessment questionnaire Other supporting documents ( if applicable ): College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later Documents that were uploaded one or more years ago will need to be uploaded again. Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them. All applicants are being asked to upload another copy (if applicable) to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online is a hardship, please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance. What to Expect Next Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process. Additional Information Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations. The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation. Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. Your application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted. Management may select any grade for which this position has been announced. Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties. If you are hired, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI. Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record): a. Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties) b. The

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