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Security Specialist#####Social Security AdministrationOverview
##### Open & closing dates
05/07/2019 to 05/13/2019
##### Service
Competitive
##### Pay scale & grade
GS 11 - 12
##### Salary
$75,515 to $117,669 per year
##### Appointment type
Permanent
##### Work schedule
Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Richmond, CA 1 vacancyRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryThis position is located in the San Francisco Regional Office,
Center for Automation, Security and Integrity; 1221 Nevin Avenue,
Richmond, CA.NOTE: This position is being filled on a full-time, permanent
basis. Additional selections may be made within six months from the
closing date of this announcement.This is a career-ladder position leading to the GS-12 grade level.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesAt the full performance level, the incumbent serves as a Security
Specialist responsible for ensuring effective administration and
evaluation of the security/integrity program in the Region.
Responsibility includes interpreting and ensuring compliance with
policies and procedures governing the security/integrity of
personnel, office space, equipment, funds and data, in all forms, in
SSA offices, disability state agencies and other components within
the region involved in Social Security programs administration.
Participates in developing operational priorities and long range
plans relating to security in the Region. Involved in implementation
and direction of systems security, program and administrative
integrity, fraud prevention and detection and physical security.
Serves as the liaison with the Office of the Inspector General (OIG)
and participates with OIG in investigations.Travel Required25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.Supervisory statusNoPromotion Potential12
#### Job family (Series)
0080 Security Administration- RequirementsConditions of Employment
Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
U.S. Citizenship required
Job offers are contingent on background / security investigation
results
Relocation expenses will not be paid
Background and/or security investigation required
Selectees are required to serve a 1 year probationary period
Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire Assessment,
if required
QualificationsFor GS-11: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized
experience at the GS-09 level, or equivalent. Examples of
specialized experience include: work experience in performing
analytical, planning, advisory, operational or evaluative work in
implementing security program, policies, methods or procedures. This
experience demonstrates ability to develop and implement plans and
instructions to identify and resolve security issues; provide advice
on security program policies; analyze security programs and
operations for trends and make recommendations for solutions; or
provide technical assistance or interpretation of security
guidelines for a program or functional area.For GS-12: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized
experience at the GS-11 level, or equivalent. Examples of
specialized experience include: work experience that demonstrates a
comprehensive knowledge of security programs, systems and procedures
used throughout a Region or cross components/offices for gathering,
processing and storing program, administrative, and personnel data
to comment on security implications and to develop regional guides
to protect the integrity of data; participate in investigations of
suspected fraudulent or inappropriate systems activities; conduct
security and fraud studies and reviews to determine violations and
compliance to set criteria or procedures; and provide technical
assistance or interpretation of security guidelines in a program or
functional area.EducationSUBSTITUTING EDUCATION: If you are qualifying for this position
based on completed education at an accredited U.S. college,
university, or other educational institution, you must provide a
copy of your transcripts or other proof of education prior to being
appointed. NOTE: Education completed in a foreign institution must
be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S.
education programs. It is the applicant's responsibility to acquire
U.S. Certification and provide it at the time of application. For a
list of Credential Evaluation Services, log on to: Credential
Evaluation Services.GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of
progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or
equivalent degree, or LL.M. in any field.GS-12: There is no substitution of education for experience at the
GS-12 level.Note: One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be
the number of credit hours that the school you attended has
determined to represent one year of study. If this information
cannot be obtained from your school, we will consider 18 semester/27
quarter hours to be equal to one year of full-time study. If
selected, you may be required to provide your official college
transcripts prior to the effective date of the personnel action
placing you into the new position.Additional informationSelective Service: If you are a male applicant born after
December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with
the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so
under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a
disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as
amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire
Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to
request a reasonable accommodation in your online application.
Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency
Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for
Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA
Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for
Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you
meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification
of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email
invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.
You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the
URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. To
determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the
Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online
Assessments here:
https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=ReasonableAccommodationsforUSAHireHow You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.The evaluation you receive is based on your responses to the online
assessments completed during the application process. You will be
assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills,
abilities, and other characteristics):
Accountability
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Decision Making
Flexibility
Influencing/Negotiating
Integrity/Honesty
Interpersonal Skills
Learning
Reading
Reasoning
Self-Management
Stress Tolerance
Teamwork
Ability to develop and review personal identifiable information
policies.
Ability to adjudicate complex security clearances for fraud.
Ability to specify goals and obstacles to achieving those goals,
consider risks, and evaluate/choose the best alternative.
Ability to communicate orally.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Please make sure you answer all questions and follow all
instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your
evaluation.Your application will be evaluated under the Category Rating
method, based on your responses to the Assessment Questions. If you
meet the basic requirements for the position, your application will
be evaluated and placed into one of three categories:1 - Qualified Category - Candidates who meet the Minimum
Qualification Requirements.
2 - Well Qualified Category - Candidates who meet the Minimum
Qualification Requirements and demonstrate a satisfactory level of
the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties
of the position.
3 - Best Qualified Category - Candidates who meet the Minimum
Qualification Requirements and demonstrate a high level of the
knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of
the position.Candidates eligible for veterans' preference will be placed ahead of
other candidates in the appropriate category for which they have
been rated. Additionally, preference eligibles who have a
compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent and
who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements will automatically
be placed in the Best Qualified Category.ICTAP candidates who meet the requirements for the Well Qualified
category will be placed at the top of the Best Qualified category
and be given selection priority.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceOtherDrug test requiredNoPosition sensitivity and riskModerate Risk (MR)Trust determination processSuitability/Fitness- Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application
Package which includes:
Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates
of employment and duties performed.
For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
Other supporting documents:
If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire
Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support
your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request
Form found here:
https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=ReasonableAccommodationsforUSAHire
Transcripts (if using education to qualify - unofficial copies
accepted)
You must also submit ALL supporting documentation by the closing
date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of
preference or qualify on the basis of education.INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP): ICTAP
provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees
with selection priority for competitive service vacancies. To
receive selection priority, candidates must meet the requirements
for the Well Qualified category as described in the vacancy
announcement. Candidates must also provide:
- proof of eligibility with your application. Such proof may
include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility
or a copy of your separation Notice of Personnel Action,
(SF-50); and
- proof of your most recent performance rating of at least "fully
successful" (Level III) or equivalent.For more information visit
http://www.opm.gov/rif/employeeguides/careertransition.asp.VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans' preference,
you must submit a copy of your military discharge certificate (DD
214 member 4 copy) or an official statement of service from your
command if you are currently on active duty. To be acceptable, the
document must show Character of Service. If you are claiming
10-point veterans' preference based on a service-connected
disability, you must also submit the required documentation
specified on the reverse of the SF-15, Application for 10-Point
Veterans' Preference (SF 15). Applicants claiming derived preference
must submit the SF-15 and the required documentation specified
on the reverse of the SF 15. Preference will be granted based on the
documents received. For more information visit the Vet Guide.IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANS: The Office of Personnel Management
has published the end date for Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) as
August 31, 2010. To receive veterans' preference for service during
the Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom era, you must have served for
more than 180 days between September 11, 2001 and August 31, 2010 OR
be in receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal. The
updated CFR language is available here. Other qualifying eligibility
for preference (e.g., disability) remains unchanged.PROOF OF EDUCATION: If you are qualifying on the basis of
education or satisfying an educational requirement, submit a copy of
your transcripts that includes your name, the name of the
educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade,
and date of completion. Unofficial transcripts or screenshots of
electronic/web transcripts with the required information will be
accepted at the time of application. You must submit your
transcripts according to the application submission details of this
announcement. Documents will not be accepted via email or regular
mail. If selected, you may be required to provide your official
college transcripts prior to the effective date of the personnel
action placing you into the new position.Military Spouse Appointing Authority. You may be eligible for an
appointment under the Military Spouse Appointing Authority if your
enlisted spouse: 1) receives orders specifying a permanent change of
station (PCS) (not for training); 2) has a 100% disability rating 3)
died while on active duty 4) is currently called to active duty.
Each of these categories has different eligibility criteria that
must be met. Individuals applying for consideration under this
authority MUST provide the applicable supporting documentation
(e.g., documentation verifying marriage, copy of your spouse's PCS
orders, DD-214, copy of a statement from the Department of Veterans
Affairs or a branch of the military certifying the service member's
service-connected disability rating, DD-1300, statement from
military installation certifying current active duty etc.).If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be
credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this
vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal
benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.- How to ApplyPlease read the entire announcement and all the instructions before
you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must
complete the initial online application, to include submission of
the required documentation specified in the Required Documents
section below. The complete application package must be submitted by
11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive
consideration. The application process is as follows:
To begin the application process, click the Apply Online
button.
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all
necessary supporting documentation.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on
the announcement closing date.
After submitting an online application, you will be notified
whether or not you are required to take additional online
assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system.
This message will be delivered to you both on screen and via email
notification.
If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based
Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the
USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS
login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to
beginning your USA Hire Assessments. Note: Set aside at least 3
hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete
the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments
and continue at a later time, you can re-use the URL sent to you via
email and also found on the Additional Application Information
page that can be located in the application record in your USAJOBS
account.
You may update your application, including supporting documentation,
at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your
USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application,
the application status, and an option to Update Application.
This option will no longer be available once the announcement has
closed.To verify the status of your application both during and after the
announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. All of your
applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record
in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application
Information page that provides information regarding the
documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent
related to this application. The Application Status will appear
along with the date your application was last updated. For
information on what each Application Status means, visit
https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.If you use assistive software or an adaptive device, or you are
experiencing some other type of technical difficulty and/or
otherwise require assistance with the application process, please
contact Fayvet Wesley at Fayvet.Wesley@ssa.govor 510-970-2846.Individuals with disabilities may also call us via Federal Relay
using the (voice) contact telephone provided.Due to our security procedures, our office will not accept any
applications submitted via email or standard mail. The email address
is listed only for inquiries about the position or the How to Apply
process.Agency contact informationFayvet WesleyPhone510-970-2846EmailFayvet.Wesley@ssa.govAddressRegion IX MOS
PO BOX 4115
Richmond, CA 94804
USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsIf you meet the minimum qualifications of this position, you may be
presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire Competency
Based Assessments system. These additional online assessments must
be completed within 48 hours following the close of this
announcement unless you have requested Reasonable Accommodation for
the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Your results will be kept
on record for one year when applying for future jobs that require
the same USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.Once you have successfully submitted all of the required application
materials and assessments, you can expect to receive at least two or
more of the following email notifications concerning your
application status: (1) Receipt of application; (2) Qualifications
status and whether your application has been Referred/Not Referred
to the selecting official; and (3) Selection status for the
position.- Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and
gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,
membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental
status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job
applicants
Reasonable Accommodation PolicyFederal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants
with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application process should follow
the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part
of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the
hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable
accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work
environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an
individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties
or receive equal access to job benefits.Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide
reasonable accommodations when:
An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an
equal opportunity to apply for a job.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform
the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive
equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and
office-sponsored events.
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the
application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are
considered on a case-by-case basis.Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations
or how to contact an agency.Legal and regulatory guidance
Financial suitability
Social security number request
Privacy Act
Signature and false statements
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to
apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/532824100. Only resumes
submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed
at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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