Summary These are National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Positions. These positions are Indefinite GS-0086-07 SECURITY ASSISTANT (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1113000 and are part of the MO G2 Intelligence Directorate. These are non-bargaining positions. SEE NOTES UNDER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BELOW. Responsibilities Receives, reviews, and submits requests for personnel clearances for serviced civilian and military personnel. Checks requests for completeness and accuracy and contacts the Security Manager, Supervisor, points of contact at the serviced units, and/or the individual subject of the background/clearance investigation for any corrections that are required. Returns forms requiring further documentation or correction. Screens local personnel, as well as local police and finance records for disclosed and undisclosed derogatory information, which may have an impact on the career of the subject under investigation. Questions the subject for clarification on responses that are considered derogatory. Forwards completed form to the appropriate agency for investigation and clearance determination. Maintains contact with the agency conducting the investigation as well as the requesting unit in order to keep all apprised of the process or to provide notification of any developing situations. Acts as the primary point of contact regarding the status of all pending clearances, current security clearance status, or questions on security clearance procedures. Provides input to the supervisor or serviced units, based on regulatory requirements, on possible courses of action as a result of the investigative agency's questions on security issues or the denial of a clearance as a result of the investigation. Provides information to the unit serviced or the subject of the investigation as to the appeals process if the investigating agency denies the security clearance. Maintains a file for status of pending investigations, current status of all members, as well as periodic reinvestigations for secret and top secret clearances held. Checks with the agency performing the investigation for an update on the status of the security clearance in question. Notifies the units of individuals requiring reinvestigation and resubmission of documentation. Provides reports, as required, for status on pending or current investigations or periodic reinvestigations. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Army National Guard. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion). Maximum Military Grade- SGM (E-9) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess clerical or administrative work which indicates your ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of this position. GS-07 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess 12 months of specialized experience which demonstrates knowledge of personnel security program rules, procedures, operations and requirements. The specialized experience must demonstrate your ability to perform administrative and technical clerical support to review documentation to completeness; interview subjects for clarification and/or to further document past transgressions; and plan, coordinate and resolve support problems associated with security issues. Experience in identifying information within the security clearance documentation that contains conflicting or derogatory information; the ability to elicit substantiating information from the member; and the ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally in order to provide information and assistance; and provide guidance on security requirements. Must be able to obtain a TOP SECRET security clearance within 12 months of selection. Education This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience. Additional Information Selective Service Act: If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).