Job Summary

This position is located in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Security and Emergency Management Division (SEMD). The incumbent is responsible for preparing, analyzing, formulating, developing, reviewing and implementing security policies, standards, processes and procedures in accordance with Executive Orders, federal law, regulations, policies, rules, and requirements. Directs and oversees the work of federal personnel security specialists and contractors.

Job Description

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at Security Administration Series 0080 Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service: For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS- 13. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience managing the operational activities and programs related to an Agency's national security, special access programs, and personnel security; Experience implementing procedures to safeguard sensitive information; conducting security and suitability adjudications related to background investigations; and Experience managing the duties associated with Office of Personnel Management's Investigative Services (OPMIS), secure web portal programs (i.e. National Background Information Services (NBIS), Central Verification System (CVS) and the Personnel Investigations Processing System (PIPS)). 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.