Suitability Adjudicator

Suitability Adjudicator

As a Suitability Adjudicator with Suitability Executive Agent Program (SuitEA), you would evaluate and adjudicate suitability cases for federal employment, applying laws, executive orders, and regulations to ensure fair, consistent determinations that protect the integrity and efficiency of the federal workforce.

Responsibilities

• Adjudicate Suitability Cases Review investigations and referrals to determine suitability for federal employment, identifying and evaluating issues under OPM guidelines.
• Draft Suitability Actions Prepare correspondence, notices of proposed action and final determination letters for complex or contested cases involving unfavorable suitability actions.
• Conduct Case Analysis Analyze derogatory information, assess conflicting evidence, and apply relevant regulations, executive orders, and precedent decisions.
• Provide Guidance and Support Respond to inquiries from applicants, appointees, employees, agency personnel, and other stakeholders, as well as offer advice on suitability policies and processes.
• Contribute to Program Initiatives Participate in projects, policy development, and training to enhance adjudication consistency and government-wide reciprocity.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment :

Qualifications

For the GS-11 : Applicants must have one of the following :

For the GS-12 : Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level (or equivalent) performing all of the following :

Merit promotion applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

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.

Relocation expenses will not be paid. Incentive payments may be considered.

If you are unable to apply online and would like to request information about the Alternate Application process, please use the contact information at the bottom of this announcement.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM.

During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) : To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities : For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements visit the following websites :

Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https : / / www.sss.gov / Home / Registration).

Reasonable Accommodation Requests : If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request an RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need an RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here :

https : / / help.usastaffing.gov / Apply / index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period, or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider :

Upon completion of your probationary period (or trial period) your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.