Security Assistant with Security Clearance

Location: Watervliet

Duties
* Assist higher graded security specialists in carrying out well-defined, structured tasks in support of established security programs.
* Evaluate position sensitivity to ensure justification for requests of security clearances are valid for the current duty assignment.
* Manage and operate the Watervliet Access Background Check System, ensuring the system is maintained and operational for day-to-day operations, in accordance with applicable regulations and directives.
* Work in the Visitor Control Center (VCC), controlling installation access, operating and performing research queries on the National Crime Information Center (NCIC/NCCIC) workstation terminal(s) in accordance with (IAW) federal and state laws.
* Perform basic office automation tasks. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
* This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
* This position is designated as Mission Essential.
* Incumbent must work rotating shifts and other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and overtime.
* Incumbent must obtain and maintain certification on the following security systems: NCIC-III, EJUSTICE NY, AIE, JPAS, and PSI-COE. Certifications must be obtained within one year of hire, depending on course availability and/or funding.
* The duties of the position require occasional Official Temporary Duty travel (TDY) up to 5%.
* See "Additional Information" section for additional requirements. Qualifications Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
* Current Department of Army Civilian Employees

* Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce

* Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

* Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act

* Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473

* Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible

* Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible

* Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement

* Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible

* Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is . Specialized

Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes
1) conduct security screening of personnel requesting access through a visitor center;
2) process security information through use of various databases and computer programs; and
3) maintain records for installation access. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Time in Grade Requirement:
Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the…