Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist

Security Clearance

Secret

Duties

The incumbent serves as a Branch Manager with overall authority and responsibility for the technical and administrative direction of the branch. In this capacity, he/she oversees the compliance with Personnel Security program rules and regulations; advises and consults with FAA/ASH managers on personnel security matters; administers the position sensitivity risk designation program; and may support the credentialing program to include enrollment; identify proofing, electronic fingerprinting, and PIV card issuance. Directs the work of subordinate employees by setting priorities, assigning tasks, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and developing employee capabilities, approving leave, and taking or recommending corrective/disciplinary action as appropriate. Incumbent applies an advanced knowledge of the technical personnel security aspects of the work directed and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision. Works under the broad program direction of the Division Manager, with delegated authority to independently manage and direct the functions of the branch with minimal direct supervision. Keeps the Division Manager informed of overall program progress and unusual or potentially controversial issues and proposed approaches to address and resolve those issues. Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with other FAA and DOT organizations, and other Federal agencies, as necessary. Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion. Resolves all but unique problems without the intervention of higher level management. Regularly called upon to identify problem areas and to develop and recommend new policies and procedures for resolution. Work performance is reviewed periodically by the Division Manager through status reports and organizational performance measures to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and alignment with project and program objectives. The incumbent has discretion to ensure the alignment of projects and programs objectives. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience: Experience that demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of personnel security programs. Experience providing technical guidance and evaluating personnel security programs. Qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Special Note Concerning Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each (KSA's) in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

Other Information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. Interviews: Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. Security Requirements: Secret - Critical Sensitive (PSL-3). This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. Subject to a 5-year period reinvestigation. Core Comp Position: This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: http://jobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htm Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period Requirement: Unless previously completed, the person selected for this position must satisfactorily complete a 1-year probationary period to remain in this managerial position. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

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