Personnel Security Specialist

VetJobs•Oak Ridge, TN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs duties in support of the Personnel Security Department to include; ICAM/badging, Human Reliability Program, Clearance Processing and Access Control. All departments must meet the requirements and perform within the DOE directives and procedures. Contributes to the development of new security concepts, techniques, and standards. Be considered as a specialist in all operations within the organization. Interacts daily with Personnel Security managers, Team Leads and other staff members to ensure an open exchange of information. Perform quality check of personnel security forms, e-Clearance Action Request (eCAR), access control tasks, Argus enrollment, badging, clearance processing actions, and support tasks related to DOE Orders 142.3C, 206.2, 472.2A, 470.7, and 10 CFR 712. Utilizes MS Office, government and CNS databases. Assists teammates and customers, protects sensitive or personal privacy information from unauthorized disclosure. Works safely and securely in an environment with constant interruption or redirection. Displays high standard of attention to detail and focuses on procedural requirements. Communicate regularly with supervision, federal and contractor personnel in support of personnel security activities. Being trained to assist in all departments of Personnel Security to ensure increasing demands of the department are met with efficiency. Completes all assigned tasks including sending and receiving e-mail, report writing, and developing activity metrics reports. Performs in a manner that displays the most excellent customer services skills. Works effectively despite interruptions and responds to changing needs and competing tasks by organizing and prioritizing work assignments. Under minimal supervision, monitors work assignments of applicable departments to ensure fair and equitable distribution of workload. Communicates staff compliance issues to supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
Associate's degree in related discipline: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
Proficiency in written and oral communication.
Knowledge of Y-12 and/or NNSA/DOE security procedures and regulations.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Ability to interact with other DOE and contractor personnel at all levels.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance.
Successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation.
Pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation.
U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree and/or 2 or more years of experience in operations disciplines/functions.
General understanding of plant facilities and operations.
General knowledge and understanding of systems, process, and equipment in work area.
An understanding of the Y-12 security mission is important.

Responsibilities

Performs duties in support of the Personnel Security Department to include; ICAM/badging, Human Reliability Program, Clearance Processing and Access Control.
Contributes to the development of new security concepts, techniques, and standards.
Interacts daily with Personnel Security managers, Team Leads and other staff members to ensure an open exchange of information.
Perform quality check of personnel security forms, e-Clearance Action Request (eCAR), access control tasks, Argus enrollment, badging, clearance processing actions, and support tasks related to DOE Orders 142.3C, 206.2, 472.2A, 470.7, and 10 CFR 712.
Utilizes MS Office, government and CNS databases.
Assists teammates and customers, protects sensitive or personal privacy information from unauthorized disclosure.
Works safely and securely in an environment with constant interruption or redirection.
Displays high standard of attention to detail and focuses on procedural requirements.
Communicate regularly with supervision, federal and contractor personnel in support of personnel security activities.
Being trained to assist in all departments of Personnel Security to ensure increasing demands of the department are met with efficiency.
Completes all assigned tasks including sending and receiving e-mail, report writing, and developing activity metrics reports.
Performs in a manner that displays the most excellent customer services skills.
Works effectively despite interruptions and responds to changing needs and competing tasks by organizing and prioritizing work assignments.
Under minimal supervision, monitors work assignments of applicable departments to ensure fair and equitable distribution of workload.
Communicates staff compliance issues to supervision.