Security Assistant - Small Business Administration

Summary This position is located in the Small Business Administration, Office of Administrative Services in Washington, DC. The incumbent is a Security Specialist in the Office of Executive Management, Installations & Support Services (OEMISS), Office of Administrative Services, responsible of supporting the Credentialing and Badging Office operations. Responsibilities Supporting higher graded security specialists in carrying out well-defined, structured tasks in support of the security program and the Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12 requirements for sponsoring, enrolling, printing, and issuing the Personnel Identity Verification (PIV) Card. Monitor and manage PIV office email inbox regularly to stay updated on incoming inquiries, questions, issues, and concerns and, respond promptly to ensure timely and effective communication with SBA staff and stakeholders. Produced reports on a regular basis (weekly/monthly) to keep top level management apprised of the status of the Security Program and for performance management/performance improvement initiatives. Provide exceptional customer service while ensuring the security and integrity of the PIV process. Requires customer interaction, security procedures, and administrative duties. Ensures all PIV operations comply with federal security standard. Defines and establishes safety and security tasks, provides advice on needed resources, and monitors or leads projects to ensure work is accomplished in a timely and effective manner. Identifies both internal and external best practices and establishes methodologies for sharing these throughout SBA. Analyzes the impact of fiscal resources, staffing needs, equipment resource constraints and recommends appropriate action to resolve each issue. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-07: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service performing 2 of the following: * Taking and transmitting electronic fingerprints for employees and contractors. * Performing administrative tasks involved with the authorization and issuance of the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card. * Utilizing PIV processing systems which includes managing and administering credentialing processes for federal employees and contractors and ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and procedures. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site: Security Clerical and Assistance Series - 0086 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. TIME-IN-GRADE: If you are a current career or career-conditional federal employee applying for promotion under Merit Promotion you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions at the next level lower than the position being filled All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 11/07/2024. Education Education may not be substituted for experience for this position. Additional Information This is a non-bargaining unit position. This is not a (drug) testing designated position (TDP). Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations 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. 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 Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire Career and InterAgency Career Transition Assistance Programs: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) is a program that helps "surplus" or "displaced" federal employees improve their chances of finding a new job in their current agency (intra-agency, i.e. SBA employees only). Inter-Agency Career Transition Assistance (ICTAP) is a program that helps "surplus" or "displaced" federal employees improve their chances of finding a new job at another agency (inter-agency; i.e. not applying to their current or former agency). You are eligible for CTAP/ICTAP if: 1. You are a current federal employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee meaning you have received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF). 2. Your agency, or the agency to which you are applying, is accepting applications from within or outside of the permanent workforce. 3. The position to which you are applying MUST BE in the Local Commuting Area of the position of record from which you are being displaced. 4. You meet the qualifications and other requirements of the job for which you are applying. This includes being rated as well-qualified for the position (score of 85 or better based on your responses to the competencies and associated questions listed within the assessment). Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. For additional information visit www.sss.gov. Consistent with work requirements and current SBA Policy, and all applicable provisions of the collective bargaining agreement with AFGE the SBA offers employees opportunities to perform work at an alternative location (e.g. home). Telework may be available. For information on Telework visit: http://www.telework.gov/