Personnel Security Specialist

About the Position: These positions are located at Sembach, Germany with the Department of War Education Activity Security Management Division's Personnel Security Branch Federal employees in Sembach, Germany are currently entitled to receive a 35% Post Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary. This percentage is subject to change at any time. The position may be eligible for situational telework as determined by the agency policy. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Responsible for assessing, evaluating, and reviewing background investigation documentation and information for DODEA workforce to determine reciprocity, interim eligibility, acceptable risk and Line of Sight Supervision (LOSS). Maintain and update all Personnel Security systems. Apply Federal Law, Department of Defense (DoD) and agency regulations to determine the type of investigations; along with the impact of breaks in service for eligibility determinations. Evaluate the authenticity, veracity and pertinence of the data to the case at hand and requests additional investigations, requests interrogatories, or develops other information if needed. Assists the Insider Threat Program Manager with the overall development, implementation, operation and maintenance of the DoDEA Insider Threat program. Conducts day-to-day liaison with investigative and counterintelligence agencies of the DoD and other government agencies in performance of official duties. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Competitive Service Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Civilian Employee Current Department of War (DoW) Civilian Employee Excepted Service Overseas Family Member Appointment Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas Employment Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment Maximum Use of Flexibilies Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of War (DoW) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoW Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoW MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoW Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Resolving complex personnel security issues such as conflicting evidentiary sources, and situations requiring personal judgment to assess an individual's suitability or security eligibility. Reviewing the impact of various kinds of derogatory information to grant or deny interim eligibility or Line of Sight Supervision (LOSS) for childcare positions. Investigating and analyzing a variety of conditions associated with general questions about personnel security, suitab

Salaire : $76,463 – $99,404/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/benefits/

Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA), as one of only two Federally-operated school systems, is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th grade educational programs on behalf of the Department of War (DoW). DoWEA is globally positioned, operating 160 accredited schools in 8 districts located in 11 foreign countries, 7 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. DoWEA employs approximately 15,000 employees who serve more than 72,000 children of active duty military and DoW civilian families. DoWEA is committed to ensuring that all school-aged children of military families are provided a world-class education that prepares them for postsecondary education and/or career success and to be leading contributors in their communities as well as in our 21st century globalized society. .