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Summary The National Gallery of Art welcomes all people to explore art, creativity, and our shared humanity. Nearly four million people come through our doors each year—with millions more online—making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Our renowned collection includes nearly 160,000 works of art, from the ancient world to today. Admission to the West and East Buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions, and public programs is always free. Responsibilities This position is located within the Office of Protection Services' ID Section (AOP-ID). The Personnel Security Specialist carries out and supervises a few subordinate positions in the daily operations of Protection Services’ ID Section (AOP-ID) which handles credentialing and personnel security functions. In this position you will: Ensure compliance with HSPD-12 PIV regulations and related National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) “Special Publication 201” and other government guidance. Ensure proper procedures are followed; ensure that staff work complies with policies regarding adjudication, suitability and fitness. Conduct routine audits of record management for the ID section. Serve as the reviewer and suitability adjudicator of DCSA conducted investigations. Coordinate and oversee inquiries through law enforcement database systems such as, but not limited to, the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and NCIC Criminal History system. Establish and maintain liaison to appropriate local and federal law enforcement agencies to facilitate the exchange of security and/or investigative information. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job. Subject to a background/suitability investigation. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. 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). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Your resume must be no longer than 2 pages in length. Qualifications Specialized Experience: For this position, specialized experience is at least one year of experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-12 level in the federal service, performing specialized personnel security work for a government entity. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Your resume must be no longer than 2 pages in length. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education This position does not have any basic education requirements. Additional Information The National Gallery of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Relocation expenses will not be paid. New appointments may require the completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. AN EXTERNAL SELECTED CANDIDATE MUST BE FINGERPRINTED AND RECEIVE A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, RESULTING IN A SATISFACTORY SUITABILITY DETERMINATION BEFORE BEING HIRED FOR THIS POSITION. All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. Equal Employment Opportunity The National Gallery of Art does not discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age (40 and older), disability (mental or physical), or genetic information, or in retaliation for opposing discrimination or participating in the EEO process. For more information, visit https://www.nga.gov/employment-opportunities/equal-employment-opportunity Reasonable Accommodation The National Gallery of Art provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the contact person listed in this announcement. The decision on granting a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.