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Summary This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Administration (OA), Office of the Chief Security Officer (OSCO), Personnel Security Division. The incumbent serves as the Branch Chief, leading a staff of Personnel Security Specialists in the, management, administration and implementation of policies and programs in support of EOP personnel security programs. Responsibilities As a Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist, GS-0080-14, your typical work assignments may include the following: Reviews the adequacy of personnel investigative reports, determines suitability for employment in a highly sensitive environment where staff have regular access to and physical proximity to the workplace of the President and Vice President, and areas guarded by the U.S. Secret Service and access to information of the highest sensitivity, including classified information. Serves as the principal personnel security technical expert to the Division Director. Exercises staff responsibility for development and administration of all EOP Personnel Security Programs and directives, prescribes personnel security specifications for EOP activities and resources. Supervises a staff in conducting adjudications in accordance with the applicable SEAD for granting personnel security clearance, determining suitability for work within the EOP, conducting security briefings and debriefings for newly assigned and departing personnel. Communicates effectively both orally and in writing to present, defend, document, and/or justify rationale for actions, formulate policy, and to develop clear and coherent Agency policy, instructions, reports and correspondence. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Examples of specialized experience are: You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates your ability to (1) Providing technical and administrative advice and consultation to leadership regarding Personnel Security; (2) Managing a security program; (3) Leading and managing federal employees. and (4) Developing and delivering oral and written communications regarding personnel security. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information **Notice: More than one selection may be made within 90 days of the issuance of the certificate, if additional vacancies occur.** Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Active Duty Military Members MAY apply under this announcement due to the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act. You must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions along with your application for Federal employment. A certification is a document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days from the date of application. If selected, appointment eligibility requirements must be met prior to the effective date of appointment. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs & Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee\_guides/career\_transition.asp. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main\_Page Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Person with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Special Hiring Authorities for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternative Application.