Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist

The incumbent is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Department of Justice programs regarding personnel security, information security, physical security, litigation security, and emergency preparedness planning. PERSG assesses the reliability, loyalty, suitability, and trustworthiness of those persons who have access to all types of Department information, resources, and material that could adversely affect the national security, and/or the public welfare.

The duties and responsibilities for a Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist, GS-0080-14 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Administering and managing all personnel security functions in support of onboarding employees, contractors, and volunteers within the Department. Initiating and processing background investigations through the electronic applications processing (ePP) system. Ensures completeness and accuracy prior to submission to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). Granting interim/final national security clearances and initiating/adjudicating security actions for newly appointed Judges. Prepares and coordinates official correspondence for information, both internal stakeholders and external agencies. This position requires maintaining current knowledge of personnel security policies and procedures, including Continuous Vetting requirements under the Trusted Workforce 2.0 framework, to ensure compliance with evolving federal standards.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.