Job Summary

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.

Job Description

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.