Security Assistant, GS-0086-06, FPL 07, (DE)
Company
Department of Education - Office of Finance and Operations
Location
Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
The position is telework eligible consistent with the Agency’s telework and remote work program policy.
This position is located in the Department of Education (ED), Office of Finance and Operations (OFO), Office of Security, Facilities, and Logistics (OSFL), Personnel Security and Emergency Preparedness Division in Washington, DC. The incumbent performs administrative and/or program support functions, facilitating accomplishment of the office's mission.
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Conditions of Employment
- Relocation will not be paid.
- You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
- Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must complete a Background Investigation and Fingerprint check.
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. We will consider all qualifying experience, including any volunteer experience.
Conditions of Employment
TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY:
- You may be eligible for occasional telework in which you are required to report to the office on a regular basis. Participation must be requested and approved by the supervisor and there must be a signed telework agreement. The number of telework days approved is determined by the agency policy, emergency situations, the approval of your immediate supervisor. You must have access to high-speed internet and cell phone service meeting current Agency policy from the approved work location. Â
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification Requirements
You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-06, if you possess the specialize experience, education, or a combination of the two.
Specialized Experience for the GS-06
One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-05 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments:
1. Experience reviewing initial employment background investigation forms for accuracy and completeness.
2. Experience in receiving and processing employment background investigation documents within timely deadlines.
3. Experience corresponding to the contractor, employee, and applicant employment background investigation related to inquiries conducted in a professional and courteous manner.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement).
1. Knowledge of the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-Qip) system; position risk and sensitivity levels as they relate to background investigations.
2. Knowledge of the Credentialing, Suitability and security clearance Decision Making Guide.
3. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing to in presenting recommendations and coordinating efforts with Department staff.
4. Ability to analyze and make decisions using own judgment in any situation.
Additional information
Veterans’ Career Counseling: If you are a veteran interested in receiving tips on preparing a Federal resume and/or how to prepare for an interview, you may email [email protected] to schedule a session with a career counselor (“Veterans Counseling Session” should be placed in the subject line of the email).
Student Loan Default: If selected for this position, we will verify that you have not defaulted on any loan funded or guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are found to be in default, we will contact you to make arrangements for repayment prior to making an official offer of employment.
Suitability and Investigation: If selected for this position, you will be required to complete the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for federal employment and successfully complete a pre-appointment investigation/background check.
Essential/Non-Essential: This position is considered non-essential for purposes of reporting to work during federal government closures.
Financial Disclosure: This position does not require financial disclosure.
Bargaining Unit: This position is not included in the bargaining unit.
Selections: Agencies have broad authority under law to hire from any appropriate source of eligibles and may fill a vacancy in the competitive service by any method authorized. We may make additional selections from this vacancy announcement within 90 days from the date the selection certificates are issued, should vacancies occur. We may also share selection certificates amongst program offices across the agency.
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Date Posted
06/11/2024
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