TITLE Personnel Security Specialist GS- Security Clearance

Position: TITLE 32 PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST GS-0080-09 with Security Clearance
Duties Position Description #D2479000 Dual Status Technician position requiring military membership. This position is located at the State's ARNG Intelligence and Security Office. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Personnel Security Specialist, responsible for assisting in the personnel security clearances process and supporting an Administrator/Adjudicator with suitability adjudications /determinations for the fitness and suitability on individuals for entry and retention in sensitive and non-sensitive positions required by Army.

Additional, this position will review personnel security background investigations and other source documents that determine suitability, fitness, for federal employment, and other credentialing decisions. Ensures investigative scoping items are met, personal identifying data and investigative questionnaire information is accurate and complete. Performs other duties as assigned. Position

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Receives, reviews, and submits requests for personnel clearances for serviced civilian, contractor, and military personnel. Checks the request for completeness and accuracy and contacts the Security Manager, Supervisor, points of contact at the serviced units, and/or the individual subject of the background/clearance investigation for any questions or corrections that are required. Returns those forms requiring further documentation or correction. Screens personnel, as well as local police records and finance documents for disclosed and undisclosed derogatory information, which may have an impact on the career of the subject under investigation.

2. Uses computer software such as analysis tools to research and facilitate work. Maintains a file for status of pending investigations, status of all members, as well as periodic reinvestigations for secret and top secret clearances held. Checks with the agency performing the investigation for an update on the status of the security clearance in question as required. Notifies the units of individuals requiring reinvestigation and resubmission of documentation.

Provides reports, as required, for status on pending or current investigations or periodic reinvestigations. Composes documentation, for supervisors' signature, verifying security clearances for those individuals going on Temporary Duty (TDY) to other locations and requests the same of locations with individuals coming TDY to their location.
3. Performs duties related to assisting suitability adjudications/determinations for the fitness and suitability of civilian employees, contractors and/or applicants for initial and continuing employment retention. Ensures all investigative files are available prior to reviewing and rendering a suitability adjudicative/determination in accordance with suitability guidance and guidelines. Orders any missing investigative files and upon receipt, reviews and analyzes all investigative files for derogatory information.

Provides written and oral communication to appointed adjudicator regarding minor derogatory information found in the investigative file.
4. Executes established policies and procedures required for the personnel security program. Implements and executes policies and procedures in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 5, Part 731, Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1400.25, 1402.05, AR 380-67, Army Directive (AD) 2014-23 regulations and ARNG policies. Ensures that sensitive/classified information is not disclosed and is safeguarded in accordance with regulatory guidance.

Properly protects information governed by the Privacy Act of 1974. 5. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of employment
* NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
* This is an excepted service position that requires membership in military assignment in WV's National Guard, and is required prior to the effective date of placement.
* Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
* Acceptance of an excepted service position…