PERSONNEL SECURITY SPEC.

Duties

• Planner, developer, implementer, and manager of the Personnel Security Program (PSP), Command’s Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP) and command-wide Security Clearance Management Program.
• Implementation of HHQ policy requirements throughout the PHNS and IMF command, request resources, integrate personnel security systems, programs, and policies to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Serve as senior technical advisor on Personnel Security rules, regulations, and procedures for PHNS and IMF Department Security Coordinators, Supervisors, and Managers as well as tenant commands, ships force, and contractor personnel.
• Directly administer functions associated with processing PHNS and IMF employees for security clearances, initiation of appropriate investigations, recommendations for approval of denial of emergency access, and verification of clearances.
• Review and evaluate letters proposing suspension of access to classified information and the Controlled Industrial Area before being signed by the Security Director.
• Conduct in-depth personnel security interviews to obtain details related to security clearance eligibility criteria.
• Serve as liaison between the Chief Medical Officer, JBPHH Medical Clinics, and security and personnel staff members in processing applicants whose judgment/reliability factors are questionable due to mental health or emotional disorders.
• Review, coordinate, and provide professional input to instructions relating to the PHNSY and IMF Personnel Security Plan (PSP) for conformance with the Shipyard mission and compliance with policy regulations.
• Operate with independence to author, review, and coordinate revisions to documents and instructions relating to Personnel Security for conformance with higher directives, thus supporting the PHNS and IMF mission.
• Work directly with the Security Division’s management analyst to develop an accurate self-assessment of the Shipyard’s personnel security program.
• Supervise Security Specialists, Administrative Assistants, and Staff, establish work plan priorities, set deadlines, and plan coordinated work schedules.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required.
• You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites.
• You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This is a Security Professional Educational Development (SPeD) position and requires DoD certification.
• Selectee must obtain and maintain certification within prescribed timeframes.
• Certification required is: SFPC.

Qualifications

• Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector evaluating and implementing policies and procedures for the personnel security program within organization to provide advice or recommendation in relation to security clearances.