Security Assistant
What you'd do
This vacancy is for a GS - 0086 - 7, Security Assistant located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, TRACEN PETALUMA CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION in PETALUMA, California.
Major duties
You will serve as a Security Assistant and Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System/Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System (DEERS/RAPIDS) Identification Card Issuing and Verifying Officer, providing eligibility and entitlement counseling, verification and issuance of identification cards, operations and management of the RAPIDS/DEERS system, and support to the base security programs.. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Issuing Identification Cards to authorized individuals. Assisting with Personnel Security Program (PERSEC) by initiating individuals in the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigation Processing (E-QUIP) automated system; Performing local records check, fingerprinting, and reviewing paperwork for back ground investigations; Analyzing and resolving problems with investigations and clearance eligibility. Validating and vetting visitor authorization requesting access to TRACEN Petaluma and conducting arrival briefings counseling personnel on security programs, policy and practices.. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information
What you need to qualify
To qualify at the GS-7 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-6 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Verifying eligibility and issuing badges for access to installations, federal buildings, military bases, or other locations; checking badges at entries to ensure facility and personnel safety. Analyzing and resolving personnel security problems with investigations and clearance eligibility; initiating local records checks, fingerprinting personnel and reviewing paperwork for background investigations. Using computer software to initiate background checks, identifying threats; Maintaining automated daily security logs and preparing incident reports. Conducting briefings and counseling personnel on security requirements, counseling on regulations, entitlements, benefits, and privileges pertaining to identification card NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). 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.
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