Security & Credentialing Assistant (PIV & Backgrounds)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Security Assistant to support a Network Personnel Suitability and Credentialing Program within a shared services unit in San Francisco.

The role ensures appointees have appropriate security clearances and assists with background investigations and PIV processes. Major duties include processing background data, assisting the Personnel Security Specialist, and maintaining records while protecting sensitive information under privacy laws.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience or education requirements for GS-05/06/07 levels are described, including the need to process background information and manage security data.
• Education substitution allows 4 years of higher education in lieu of specialized experience.
• Combination of experience and education may be used to qualify for higher grades.

Responsibilities

• Handle Personal Identity Verification (PIV) responsibilities and background checks.
• Process and maintain data in personnel security systems and databases.
• Assist in collecting and reviewing background information and generate reports.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Clerical

Customer Service

Decision Making

Flexibility

Integrity/Honesty

Interpersonal Skills

Learning

Reading Comprehension

Self-Management

Stress Tolerance

Teamwork

Education

4 years of college-level study

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Security Assistant to support a Network Personnel Suitability and Credentialing Program within a shared services unit in San Francisco.

The role ensures appointees have appropriate security clearances and assists with background investigations and PIV processes. Major duties include processing background data, assisting the Personnel Security Specialist, and maintaining records while protecting sensitive information under privacy laws.