Summary

As a Security Specialist, you will develop, implement and maintain an agency-wide personnel security program which operates in compliance with applicable law, regulation, executive orders, and guidance.

This position is located in Office of Management (OM), Administrative Operations (AO), Office of Security (OS) to be filled in one of the following locations: Chicago, IL, Denver, CO, New York, NY, and Washington, DC,

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This job is open to

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Veterans
Individuals with disabilities
Military spouses
Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
Land and base management

Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

Clarification from the agency

All candidates who are: Current or former federal employees qualifying as Status Candidates; VEOA eligible; CTAP/ICTAP eligible; eligible for special hiring authorities (e.g., individuals with disabilities, interchange agreement, military spouses, Peace Corps); VRA eligible; Land Management employees eligible under P.L. 114-47; or former OTS employees serving under permanent Schedule A 213.3105(d)(1) appointments at OCC.

Duties

As a Security Specialist, You Will

Develop and implement policy and procedures for the agency wide OCC personnel security program, including contractors, and assure the OCC personnel suitability and security program operates incompliance with OPM and Treasury requirements.
Determine the suitability and security eligibility of all OCC employees and contractors for entry and retention; review, evaluate and determine sensitivity level determinations; and adjudicate reports of investigations for all OCC employees and contractors to recommend appropriate action for all.
Responsible for working with external resources within the field to gather and maintain the Electronic Security Questionnaire within the NBIS system and other electronic security forms for applicants, employees, and contractors.
Provide authoritative information and guidance to HQ and district personnel on personnel security policies, procedures for adverse security determinations, etc.
Provide technical oversight of day-to-day activities related to the personnel security programs, performing the full range of tasks associated with establishing, maintaining, and enforcing regulations related to Personnel Security.
Administer those portions of the program, which relate to personnel security, including coordinating with OCC contracting officers and contracting officer representatives in the management of those contracts, and interpret DCSA, OPM, and Treasury policy directives governing the operation of the agency personnel security investigations program(s).
Prepare annual reports, complete investigation notices and assure reconciliation of DCSA billings with services rendered.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time.

There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:

Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information).
Complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
Complete a background investigation (unless already completed).
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
Travel occasionally to attend conferences and/or training.
Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
File an OCC Financial Disclosure Form.
Click here for important information about OCC ethics standards, such as the requirement that new hires divest their bank securities.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement:

To Qualify For The NB-V, You Must Have One Year Of Specialized Experience Equivalent To The Next Lower Band Level, NB-IV (or GS-11) In The Federal Service. Examples Of Specialized Experience For This Position Include

Conducting security and suitability adjudications related to background investigations. AND
Utilizing background check automated systems on matters pertaining to personnel security.

The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector, or through volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.

To ensure any credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

Education

Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.

Additional information

This position is not included in the bargaining unit.
Salary range does not includegeographical pay.
One or more positions may be filled in any of the locations specified above.
For specific information on geographic pay differentials, click here.
If you are a current OCC employee who previously received a waiver determination permitting you to retain bank securities due to extenuating circumstances, please note that this determination may be rescinded if the nature of your duties changes. We strongly suggest that you discuss the potential implications of any change in duties on a prior securities determination with your ethics official.
We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more positions.
Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information and instructions.
The candidate selected for this position may be credited with directly-related non-Federal experience for annual leave purposes if eligible and considered appropriate.
Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
Click "Print" to review the entire announcement before applying.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code Â
9202(c) and 5 C.F.R Â
920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, FairChanceAct@treasury.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.
Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination.

Rating

Your application package will be evaluated in the following areas

Oral Communication
Personnel Security
Physical Security
Written Communication

Your application package will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.

Current OCC employees must have a performance rating of at least Fully Successful (i.e., Level 3) to be eligible for promotion.

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application package may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview.

If you are a displaced or surplus federal employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must be rated as well-qualified to receive special selection priority. "Well-qualified" means that in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective placement factor(s), if applicable, you must receive a score of 85 or higher.

Required Documents

A complete application includes: 1) A resume, 2) vacancy question responses, and 3) submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Note: Please ensure that all bank, financial, and other confidential or sensitive information is removed/redacted from each document.

RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume by either creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.)To receive any credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please review Resume Tips.

CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES OR REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLES WITH COMPETITIVE STATUS: A copy of your most recent SF Form 50, Notification of Personnel Action that shows: (1) career or career-conditional tenure (1 or 2, in block 24), and (2) position occupied in the competitive service (1, in block 34). To be considered as a non-competitive eligible candidate, the SF-50 must show the highest grade level or full performance level you have attained competitively on a permanent basis, and the grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying.

LAND MANAGEMENT ELIGIBLES must provide all required documentation to verify eligibility, prior performance, and qualifications for the target position. You can find information on the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act and eligibility HERE. Land Management Eligibles must compete under competitive merit promotion procedures and meet all applicable requirements.

CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) or INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents.

SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES' DOCUMENTATION: If you are applying under a special hiring authority, submit a copy of proof of your eligibility.

VETERANS DOCUMENTATION: If you are claiming veteran's preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing type of separation and character of service (e.g. DD-214 Member 4 Copy) and if applicable, VA letter. Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. You can find additional information about Veterans' Preference at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS: In addition, you may submit the following:

Cover letter
Recent performance evaluation (be sure to redact/remove all sensitive information prior to submitting)

How to Apply

The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete the online application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, you must contact us by noon Eastern Standard Time on the announcement's closing date. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Capital Office. Please contact Jolena Crawford at Jolena.Crawford@occ.treas.gov or 202-603-2754 to obtain an alternative application.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for disability during any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Kelly Battista by phone at 202-704-9488 or by email at Kelly.Battista@occ.treas.gov. Treasury provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. You must contact us by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the announcement's closing date to request accommodation. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. Ms. Battista is not the point of contact for questions about the vacancy announcement.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click here:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12625528.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the Announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Capital Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Agency contact information

Jolena Crawford

Phone 202-603-2754 Email Jolena.Crawford@occ.treas.gov

Address Chief Management Officer-Administrative Operations-Office of Security

400 7th Street SW

Washington, DC 20219

US

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Next steps

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.

For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability
New employee probationary period
Privacy Act
Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service
Signature and false statements
Social security number request

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Overview

Accepting applications
Open & closing dates

12/05/2024 to 12/18/2024

Salary

$81,012 - $150,826 per year

Pay scale & grade

NB 5

Remote job

Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

Job family (Series)
0080 Security Administration
Supervisory status

Security clearance

Top Secret

Drug test

Position sensitivity and risk

Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Trust determination process
National security
Financial disclosure

Bargaining unit status

Announcement number

MP-HQ-JC-25-5301-12625528

Control number

822386100

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/822386100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

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