The Security Assistant performs security-related functions in support of a Network Personnel Suitability and Credentialing Program within a shared services unit. The Personnel Security Program assures that all appointees have the appropriate level of security/suitability clearance commensurate with their assignment. The incumbent serves as an Assistant to the Personnel Security Specialist. Also entails Personal Identity Verification Program (PIV) responsibility.
Duties include but are not limited to: Initiates, reviews and releases applicants' and appointees' background investigations in the Office of Personnel Management's Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) system or in conjunction with the VA Personnel Security Adjudication Center (VA-PSAC). Performs administrative tasks associated with the authorization and issuance of the PIV card, a standardized identification badge.
Supports the programming of PIV cards after being manufactured. Performs minor PIV troubleshooting of the PIV System during malfunctions and resolve system issues. Assists the Personnel Security Specialist in collecting appropriate background information, tracking and reviewing data, completion of reports, maintaining databases and processing follow-up actions on various security related matters and assisting with suitability adjudications.
Responsible for maintaining an in-depth working knowledge of PIV role holder responsibilities. Provides technical advice and guidance to employees, contractors, affiliates, and volunteers regarding matters pertaining to the PIV Program. As needed, works with applicants who may be experiencing difficulties with completion of electronic forms related to the background screening process.
Also works with Recruitment and Staffing to assure required background documents are complete and accurate as per policy (OF-306, SF-85, SF-85P, etc.). Takes and transmits electronic fingerprints for applicants and employees or when the FBI returns fingerprints unclassifiable for various reasons.
Enters appropriate data in required databases related to an applicant's or appointee's suitability from a wide variety of sources, i.e., fingerprint/badge log, notification(s) of investigation(s) scheduled by Office of Personnel Management (OPM), requests by OPM for additional information, receipt/disposition of results of both Special Agreement Checks (SAC's) and Tier 1 investigations (T1's) or higher, to include interim reports or pending completion reports, assignment for adjudication and final disposition of the investigation.
Maintains proficiency in USA access to create and issue PIV cards, capture biometrics, troubleshoot card and PIN issues, and perform all aspects of card lifecycle management. Responsible for assisting in the execution of personnel security-related functions as they relate to VA Subjects in Veterans Affairs Centralized Adjudication and Background Investigation System (VA-CABS). Has basic knowledge of the application and training on using VA-CABS.
Assists with the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Program in performing functions associated with the daily operations to include performing Registrar and/or Issuer duties and training Sponsors on their roles and responsibilities. Regularly monitors the status of specific pending items, compiles data to produce reports, follows up to determine status and records results.
Reports are produced on a regular basis (weekly) to keep top level management apprised of the status of the Suitability/Security Program and for performance management/performance improvement initiatives. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM MST Position Description/PD#: Security Assistant/PD99952S, PD99654-S, and PD99653-S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized- Must live in the designated location. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
There is no educational substitution at the GS 6 and GS 7 grade level. A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
V19USAJOBS@VA.GOV · 719-227-4600
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $45420 – $73142/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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