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Federal Security Assistant – Intermediate Support (PSU1905)

Additional Levels

Additional levels that exist for this job profile can be seen below.

Job Summary

Federal Security Assistants work within the Applied Research Laboratory to provide assistance in the execution for federal government agency and other industrial security programs as well as their related security activities; review and ensure compliance with government and University security policies, directives, and procedures while supporting the safe and secure performance of sponsored program research.

Representative Duties

  • Prepare and review security forms, databases, reports, correspondence and initial submission and periodic reinvestigations of personnel clearances
  • Maintain and update various security manuals, briefings, and handbooks
  • Facilitate the intake of all collateral security matters and determine appropriate processes
  • Review and process incoming classified visit requests as well as outgoing classified visit requests for all employees and cleared personnel
  • Brief and de-brief employees on collateral security procedures and regulation
  • Provide broad assistance with preparations for collateral security inspections by U.S. government agencies
  • Assist with the coordination of the courier program and review of collateral classified material with the proper markings

Level Matrix

Level:
Intermediate Support
Base Description:
– Completes administrative activities and tasks of a technical or functional nature.
Level Summary:
– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
– May provide basic direction to lower level support staff
Fiscal Responsibilities:
– Handles routine financial transactions
– May validate and pay invoices
Problem Solving:
– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of institutional policies and procedures in determining course of action
Independence of Action:
– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor
Communication and Collaboration:
– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials that may be intended for distribution
Salary Structure
  • Comp Grade – 5
  • Minimum – $38,300.00
  • MidPoint – $46,900.00
  • Maximum – $55,500.00
FLSA Exemption Status
Non-Exempt
Minimum Education
High School Diploma/GED or Vocational Training/Degree
Minimum Experience
2+ years of relevant experience
Equivalency
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Additional Job Requirements