Personnel Security Specialist

United States Postal Service; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

United States Postal Service is seeking a specialist to adjudicate Tier 1, 2 and 4 personnel suitability background investigations for career and non-career employees, contractors and vendors. The role involves reviewing investigation reports, requesting additional information, interviewing subjects when needed, and issuing determinations that reflect applicable laws, policies and adjudicative standards.

It requires strong attention to detail, ability to work in a cross-functional team, and

Responsabilités

• Adjudicates personnel suitability investigations for employees, contractors and vendors in adherence with policies and procedures.
• Prepares requests for additional investigation or interviews when issues are not resolved.
• Reviews background investigation reports for compliance with federal standards.
• Provides guidance and training to new employees and contractors.
• Accesses databases for confidential information and initiates checks.
• Tracks and monitors background investigation requests and reports status.
• Responds to inquiries about completed and open investigations.

Description du poste

Processes and adjudicates Tiers 1, 2 and 4 personnel suitability background investigations and reinvestigations for career and non-career employees, contractors and vendors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Adjudicates personnel suitability investigations and periodic re-investigations for employees, contractors and vendors in adherence with applicable policies, USPS contracts and adjudicative procedures. Ensures all relevant suitability questions have been resolved, all pertinent material and rating factors have been considered, all pertinent laws, rules and regulations have been followed, and appropriate actions have been taken or recommended. Makes adverse decisions in cases requiring an unfavorable determination.
• 2. Prepares requests for additional investigation or subject interviews when suitability issues are not sufficiently resolved to make a determination. In cases of potential adverse action, prepares a written summary of reasons to afford the applicant or employee an opportunity to respond.
• 3. Reviews and evaluates background investigation reports to determine compliance with current federal investigative standards. Contacts appropriate sources (internal and external) to obtain additional information as necessary.
• 4. Works collaboratively in a cross-functional environment. Provides guidance and training to new employees and contractors and makes recommendations to enhance or improve personnel suitability programs.
• 5. Accesses various databases and computer systems, including, federal agency databases to request, extract and/or input confidential/sensitive information and initiate investigative checks.
• 6. Tracks and monitors all assigned background investigation requests and provides periodic status updates to supervisor.
• 7. Answers inquiries verbally and in writing from requestors and management concerning completed and open background investigations.