Personnel Security Specialist
SummaryA successful candidate in this position will serve as a senior Personnel Security Specialist responsible for adjudicating personnel information to determine risks to national security.
This job is open to Internal to an agencyCurrent federal employees of this agency.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
Clarification from the agencyOpen to current NNSA Federal employees with competitive status from the Albuquerque, NM local commuting area.
NNSA employees with CTAP or RPL eligibility.
DutiesAs a Personnel Security Specialist, you will:
Serves as a senior personnel security specialist and mentor with responsibility for planning, developing, and evaluating the implementation of a major segment of a national personnel security program that affects personnel security/access authorization determinations for a variety of national defense and nuclear security programs, organizations and industrial contractor operations within the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).
Provides authoritative technical guidance and advisory assistance to a variety of senior program office and site managers, M&O contractors, and representatives of other government agencies, on the interpretation and application of Department of Energy (DOE), and national security policies, regulations, executive orders, standards, and procedures.
Functions as a program and technical expert, contributing to management efforts in developing and implementing business management systems and procedures to meet programmatic and/or compliance requirements and is responsible for planning, coordinating, and integrating the day-today operation and execution of a comprehensive national personnel security program and its related activities in support of the Division Director, the OPFCC Manager, and the NNSA.
Provides management and oversight of personnel security program activities associated with approximately 50,000 National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) clearance holders and applicants.
Oversees the work of the personnel security support service contractor to include providing specifications regarding deliverables and input on contractor performance in meeting deliverable requirements and timelines.
Evaluates the personnel security program from a programmatic perspective and develops standard processes and procedures to be utilized across the NNSA complex.
Reviews, analyzes, and assesses existing or proposed security policies and objectives to determine impact on current NNSA personnel security policies and operations in order to evaluate the impact on NNSA personnel security operations and advise senior security program managers.
Stays abreast of new developments and theories in personnel security.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Subject to Random Drug Testing Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
Favorable suitability determination required.
Financial Disclosure is required.
Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance.
You must be a United States Citizen.
This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
QualificationsSPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSA qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.
e.
, NQ-02 or GS-12.
Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
experience applying personnel security requirements, such as implementing guidance or interpreting national personnel security policy requirements, executive orders, and regulations and law; conducting process improvements or process streamlining and resolving personnel security policy/operational issues; and providing advice to leadership based on sound analytical principles and techniques.
Examples of Specialized Experience include, but are not limited to:
1.
Adjudicating and reviewing cases with significant derogatory information.
2.
Analyzing and interpreting national requirements in order to develop implementing procedures.
3.
Interacting with customer sites to address personnel security issues.
4.
Leading process improvement initiatives.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience.
Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include:
volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations.
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
CTAP/ICTAP candidates:
To be considered well qualified you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.
If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of well qualified which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
EducationThere are no education requirements for the NQ-0080-3 series and grade.
Additional information The U.
S.
Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information.
In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established well qualified category as stated in the Qualifications section.
More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
All males born after December 31,1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration.
To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register.
If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.
A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant in accordance with Agency policy.
EEO Policy:
Click HERE.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy:
Click HERE.
Veterans Information:
Click HERE.
Telework:
Click HERE.
Selective Service Registration:
Click HERE.
Information about the NNSA Demonstration project can be found by clicking HERE.
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.
Opens in a new windowLearn 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 You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The Department of Energy uses an application tracking system to evaluate the responses you provide in the applicant assessment questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications necessary for this position.
Then, the HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will conduct a quality review of your application and supporting documentation to determine if your qualifications meet the criteria for referral to the selecting official.
Merit Promotion & VEOA Procedures:
If you are minimally qualified for this job, your responses to the self-assessment questions (True/False, Yes/ No, Multiple Choice questions) will be evaluated to determine if you are a best qualified candidate.
If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.
Due weight will also be given to federal employees, when applicable, for performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 CFR ? 335.
103(b)(3).
Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements and current employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Manages Human Resources Personnel Security and Safety Quality Assurance Technical Competence Non-competitive Procedures:
If you are applying under a non-competitive or special hiring authority, you will still be required to answer the assessment questions.
However, you will not be evaluated against the rating and ranking criteria.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you are minimally qualified for this job.
Veterans' Preference will be applied when required by the hiring authority (e.
g.
, VRA, Schedule A).
All qualified Non-competitive applicants and the best qualified Merit Promotion and VEOA applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.
Career Transition Assistance Programs:
To receive selection priority for this position, you must:
1) meet the eligibility criteria; and 2) be rated well-qualified, which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.
If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly.
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.
Opens in a new windowLearn 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.
Required DocumentsAs a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:
ALL APPLICANTS:
You must submit a resume supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire.
Your resume shall list all work experience (paid and unpaid); you must list the full name and address of each employer.
For all types of work experience, you shall indicate the start and end dates (include month, day, and year); you must also list the average number of hours per week that you worked.
For paid work experience, you shall indicate your starting salary for each position and the highest salary you earned (if different).
Your resume should also include any education and training you have completed (list the program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
You may list all incentive awards on your resume.
For more information about what to include in your resume, please view this USAJOBS Resume Tutorial video on YouTube.
NNSA will accept a resume in the format of your choice (as an attached document or as a USAJOBS Resume Builder format).
You will be notified at the time you click 'Apply Online' which type of resume is acceptable.
It is important that you are complete and thorough in your resume.
If any of the above information is not included in your resume, we may not be able to fully credit you for your experience.
Cover Letter, optional, expressing additional information not covered in your resume.
Transcripts, if specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcement.
Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable.
It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements.
Submit one or more of the following to support your eligibility(s) to apply to this job announcement:
(Required) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (current NNSA federal employees):
To properly verify status eligibility, your SF-50 must show the following.
If you do not submit an appropriate SF-50, we cannot verify your status eligibility! Full position title; appointment type; occupational series; pay plan, grade, and step; tenure code; and service computation date (SCD).
If your current position SF50 does not indicate you have competitive service status or does not reflect the pay plan and grade of the highest position you have held in the competitive service, in addition to your current SF50, you must provide your previous SF-50s that provide the proof of competitive status and highest grade held on a permanent basis.
(If Applicable) Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable(e.
g.
, Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.
) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition.
Performance Appraisals:
Submit your two (2) most recent performance appraisals.
Your performance appraisals and incentive awards will be given due consideration in the selection process based on their relation to the duties of the position and the consistency with which they may be considered in evaluating you against other applicants.
If the performance appraisals are not available, please provide a written statement of explanation and upload as a separate document.
Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
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.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:
59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
You must have a login.
gov account to sign into USAJOBS:
https:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/Help/how-to/account/.
To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button.
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation.
You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:
59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date.
You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application:
https:
//my.
usajobs.
gov/Account/Login.
This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen.
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 need help with login.
gov or USAJOBS (e.
g.
, account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center:
https:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/Help/ />If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours.
If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.
Agency contact information Deborah ShellsPhone202-868-2658 Email email protected AddressNNSA - Chief and Associate Administrator for Defense Nuclear Security 24600 20th St SE Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5507 USNext stepsOnce your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email.
The status of your application will be updated in USAJOBS as it is evaluated.
You can check the status by logging into USAJOBS.
You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application changes by logging into your USAJobs Account and editing the Notification Settings.
You will be contacted directly if an interview is required.
Fair and TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:
ALL APPLICANTS:
You must submit a resume supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire.
Your resume shall list all work experience (paid and unpaid); you must list the full name and address of each employer.
For all types of work experience, you shall indicate the start and end dates (include month, day, and year); you must also list the average number of hours per week that you worked.
For paid work experience, you shall indicate your starting salary for each position and the highest salary you earned (if different).
Your resume should also include any education and training you have completed (list the program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
You may list all incentive awards on your resume.
For more information about what to include in your resume, please view this USAJOBS Resume Tutorial video on YouTube.
NNSA will accept a resume in the format of your choice (as an attached document or as a USAJOBS Resume Builder format).
You will be notified at the time you click 'Apply Online' which type of resume is acceptable.
It is important that you are complete and thorough in your resume.
If any of the above information is not included in your resume, we may not be able to fully credit you for your experience.
Cover Letter, optional, expressing additional information not covered in your resume.
Transcripts, if specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcement.
Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable.
It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements.
Submit one or more of the following to support your eligibility(s) to apply to this job announcement:
(Required) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (current NNSA federal employees):
To properly verify status eligibility, your SF-50 must show the following.
If you do not submit an appropriate SF-50, we cannot verify your status eligibility! Full position title; appointment type; occupational series; pay plan, grade, and step; tenure code; and service computation date (SCD).
If your current position SF50 does not indicate you have competitive service status or does not reflect the pay plan and grade of the highest position you have held in the competitive service, in addition to your current SF50, you must provide your previous SF-50s that provide the proof of competitive status and highest grade held on a permanent basis.
(If Applicable) Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable(e.
g.
, Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.
) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition.
Performance Appraisals:
Submit your two (2) most recent performance appraisals.
Your performance appraisals and incentive awards will be given due consideration in the selection process based on their relation to the duties of the position and the consistency with which they may be considered in evaluating you against other applicants.
If the performance appraisals are not available, please provide a written statement of explanation and upload as a separate document.
Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
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.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:
59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
You must have a login.
gov account to sign into USAJOBS:
https:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/Help/how-to/account/.
To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button.
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation.
You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:
59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date.
You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application:
https:
//my.
usajobs.
gov/Account/Login.
This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen.
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 need help with login.
gov or USAJOBS (e.
g.
, account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center:
https:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/Help/ />If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours.
If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.
Agency contact information Deborah ShellsPhone202-868-2658 Email email protected AddressNNSA - Chief and Associate Administrator for Defense Nuclear Security 24600 20th St SE Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5507 USNext stepsOnce your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email.
The status of your application will be updated in USAJOBS as it is evaluated.
You can check the status by logging into USAJOBS.
You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application changes by logging into your USAJobs Account and editing the Notification Settings.
You will be contacted directly if an interview is required.
Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Recommended Skills Investigation Security Management Law Enforcement Requisition Management Diversification (Investing) Loss Prevention Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This job is open to Internal to an agencyCurrent federal employees of this agency.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
Clarification from the agencyOpen to current NNSA Federal employees with competitive status from the Albuquerque, NM local commuting area.
NNSA employees with CTAP or RPL eligibility.
DutiesAs a Personnel Security Specialist, you will:
Serves as a senior personnel security specialist and mentor with responsibility for planning, developing, and evaluating the implementation of a major segment of a national personnel security program that affects personnel security/access authorization determinations for a variety of national defense and nuclear security programs, organizations and industrial contractor operations within the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).
Provides authoritative technical guidance and advisory assistance to a variety of senior program office and site managers, M&O contractors, and representatives of other government agencies, on the interpretation and application of Department of Energy (DOE), and national security policies, regulations, executive orders, standards, and procedures.
Functions as a program and technical expert, contributing to management efforts in developing and implementing business management systems and procedures to meet programmatic and/or compliance requirements and is responsible for planning, coordinating, and integrating the day-today operation and execution of a comprehensive national personnel security program and its related activities in support of the Division Director, the OPFCC Manager, and the NNSA.
Provides management and oversight of personnel security program activities associated with approximately 50,000 National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) clearance holders and applicants.
Oversees the work of the personnel security support service contractor to include providing specifications regarding deliverables and input on contractor performance in meeting deliverable requirements and timelines.
Evaluates the personnel security program from a programmatic perspective and develops standard processes and procedures to be utilized across the NNSA complex.
Reviews, analyzes, and assesses existing or proposed security policies and objectives to determine impact on current NNSA personnel security policies and operations in order to evaluate the impact on NNSA personnel security operations and advise senior security program managers.
Stays abreast of new developments and theories in personnel security.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Subject to Random Drug Testing Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
Favorable suitability determination required.
Financial Disclosure is required.
Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance.
You must be a United States Citizen.
This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
QualificationsSPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSA qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.
e.
, NQ-02 or GS-12.
Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
experience applying personnel security requirements, such as implementing guidance or interpreting national personnel security policy requirements, executive orders, and regulations and law; conducting process improvements or process streamlining and resolving personnel security policy/operational issues; and providing advice to leadership based on sound analytical principles and techniques.
Examples of Specialized Experience include, but are not limited to:
1.
Adjudicating and reviewing cases with significant derogatory information.
2.
Analyzing and interpreting national requirements in order to develop implementing procedures.
3.
Interacting with customer sites to address personnel security issues.
4.
Leading process improvement initiatives.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience.
Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include:
volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations.
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
CTAP/ICTAP candidates:
To be considered well qualified you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.
If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of well qualified which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
EducationThere are no education requirements for the NQ-0080-3 series and grade.
Additional information The U.
S.
Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information.
In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established well qualified category as stated in the Qualifications section.
More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
All males born after December 31,1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration.
To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register.
If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.
A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant in accordance with Agency policy.
EEO Policy:
Click HERE.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy:
Click HERE.
Veterans Information:
Click HERE.
Telework:
Click HERE.
Selective Service Registration:
Click HERE.
Information about the NNSA Demonstration project can be found by clicking HERE.
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.
Opens in a new windowLearn 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 You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The Department of Energy uses an application tracking system to evaluate the responses you provide in the applicant assessment questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications necessary for this position.
Then, the HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will conduct a quality review of your application and supporting documentation to determine if your qualifications meet the criteria for referral to the selecting official.
Merit Promotion & VEOA Procedures:
If you are minimally qualified for this job, your responses to the self-assessment questions (True/False, Yes/ No, Multiple Choice questions) will be evaluated to determine if you are a best qualified candidate.
If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.
Due weight will also be given to federal employees, when applicable, for performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 CFR ? 335.
103(b)(3).
Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements and current employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Manages Human Resources Personnel Security and Safety Quality Assurance Technical Competence Non-competitive Procedures:
If you are applying under a non-competitive or special hiring authority, you will still be required to answer the assessment questions.
However, you will not be evaluated against the rating and ranking criteria.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you are minimally qualified for this job.
Veterans' Preference will be applied when required by the hiring authority (e.
g.
, VRA, Schedule A).
All qualified Non-competitive applicants and the best qualified Merit Promotion and VEOA applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.
Career Transition Assistance Programs:
To receive selection priority for this position, you must:
1) meet the eligibility criteria; and 2) be rated well-qualified, which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.
If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly.
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.
Opens in a new windowLearn 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.
Required DocumentsAs a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:
ALL APPLICANTS:
You must submit a resume supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire.
Your resume shall list all work experience (paid and unpaid); you must list the full name and address of each employer.
For all types of work experience, you shall indicate the start and end dates (include month, day, and year); you must also list the average number of hours per week that you worked.
For paid work experience, you shall indicate your starting salary for each position and the highest salary you earned (if different).
Your resume should also include any education and training you have completed (list the program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
You may list all incentive awards on your resume.
For more information about what to include in your resume, please view this USAJOBS Resume Tutorial video on YouTube.
NNSA will accept a resume in the format of your choice (as an attached document or as a USAJOBS Resume Builder format).
You will be notified at the time you click 'Apply Online' which type of resume is acceptable.
It is important that you are complete and thorough in your resume.
If any of the above information is not included in your resume, we may not be able to fully credit you for your experience.
Cover Letter, optional, expressing additional information not covered in your resume.
Transcripts, if specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcement.
Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable.
It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements.
Submit one or more of the following to support your eligibility(s) to apply to this job announcement:
(Required) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (current NNSA federal employees):
To properly verify status eligibility, your SF-50 must show the following.
If you do not submit an appropriate SF-50, we cannot verify your status eligibility! Full position title; appointment type; occupational series; pay plan, grade, and step; tenure code; and service computation date (SCD).
If your current position SF50 does not indicate you have competitive service status or does not reflect the pay plan and grade of the highest position you have held in the competitive service, in addition to your current SF50, you must provide your previous SF-50s that provide the proof of competitive status and highest grade held on a permanent basis.
(If Applicable) Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable(e.
g.
, Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.
) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition.
Performance Appraisals:
Submit your two (2) most recent performance appraisals.
Your performance appraisals and incentive awards will be given due consideration in the selection process based on their relation to the duties of the position and the consistency with which they may be considered in evaluating you against other applicants.
If the performance appraisals are not available, please provide a written statement of explanation and upload as a separate document.
Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
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.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:
59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
You must have a login.
gov account to sign into USAJOBS:
https:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/Help/how-to/account/.
To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button.
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation.
You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:
59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date.
You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application:
https:
//my.
usajobs.
gov/Account/Login.
This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen.
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 need help with login.
gov or USAJOBS (e.
g.
, account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center:
https:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/Help/ />If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours.
If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.
Agency contact information Deborah ShellsPhone202-868-2658 Email email protected AddressNNSA - Chief and Associate Administrator for Defense Nuclear Security 24600 20th St SE Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5507 USNext stepsOnce your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email.
The status of your application will be updated in USAJOBS as it is evaluated.
You can check the status by logging into USAJOBS.
You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application changes by logging into your USAJobs Account and editing the Notification Settings.
You will be contacted directly if an interview is required.
Fair and TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:
ALL APPLICANTS:
You must submit a resume supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire.
Your resume shall list all work experience (paid and unpaid); you must list the full name and address of each employer.
For all types of work experience, you shall indicate the start and end dates (include month, day, and year); you must also list the average number of hours per week that you worked.
For paid work experience, you shall indicate your starting salary for each position and the highest salary you earned (if different).
Your resume should also include any education and training you have completed (list the program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
You may list all incentive awards on your resume.
For more information about what to include in your resume, please view this USAJOBS Resume Tutorial video on YouTube.
NNSA will accept a resume in the format of your choice (as an attached document or as a USAJOBS Resume Builder format).
You will be notified at the time you click 'Apply Online' which type of resume is acceptable.
It is important that you are complete and thorough in your resume.
If any of the above information is not included in your resume, we may not be able to fully credit you for your experience.
Cover Letter, optional, expressing additional information not covered in your resume.
Transcripts, if specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcement.
Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable.
It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements.
Submit one or more of the following to support your eligibility(s) to apply to this job announcement:
(Required) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (current NNSA federal employees):
To properly verify status eligibility, your SF-50 must show the following.
If you do not submit an appropriate SF-50, we cannot verify your status eligibility! Full position title; appointment type; occupational series; pay plan, grade, and step; tenure code; and service computation date (SCD).
If your current position SF50 does not indicate you have competitive service status or does not reflect the pay plan and grade of the highest position you have held in the competitive service, in addition to your current SF50, you must provide your previous SF-50s that provide the proof of competitive status and highest grade held on a permanent basis.
(If Applicable) Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable(e.
g.
, Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.
) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition.
Performance Appraisals:
Submit your two (2) most recent performance appraisals.
Your performance appraisals and incentive awards will be given due consideration in the selection process based on their relation to the duties of the position and the consistency with which they may be considered in evaluating you against other applicants.
If the performance appraisals are not available, please provide a written statement of explanation and upload as a separate document.
Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
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.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:
59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
You must have a login.
gov account to sign into USAJOBS:
https:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/Help/how-to/account/.
To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button.
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation.
You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:
59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date.
You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application:
https:
//my.
usajobs.
gov/Account/Login.
This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen.
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 need help with login.
gov or USAJOBS (e.
g.
, account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center:
https:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/Help/ />If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours.
If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.
Agency contact information Deborah ShellsPhone202-868-2658 Email email protected AddressNNSA - Chief and Associate Administrator for Defense Nuclear Security 24600 20th St SE Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5507 USNext stepsOnce your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email.
The status of your application will be updated in USAJOBS as it is evaluated.
You can check the status by logging into USAJOBS.
You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application changes by logging into your USAJobs Account and editing the Notification Settings.
You will be contacted directly if an interview is required.
Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Recommended Skills Investigation Security Management Law Enforcement Requisition Management Diversification (Investing) Loss Prevention Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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