Personnel Security Coordinator

Idaho National Laboratory's cutting-edge nuclear research and national security initiatives require rigorous security protocols, and as a Personnel Security Administrator, you'll manage the clearance processes and access controls that protect sensitive facilities and information. You'll initiate pre-employment background screening, perform Human Reliability Program certification processes, issue security badges and permits, manage U.S. visitor and international colleague access, and conduct HSPD-12 enrollment and activation functions. Your responsibilities will include reviewing governmental and clearance forms for completeness, maintaining documentation and individual files, facilitating drug and alcohol testing processes, distributing program information, and responding to personnel security inquiries, ensuring that Idaho National Laboratory maintains the highest standards of security while enabling authorized personnel to conduct mission-critical work.

• Initiate pre-employment background screening and may perform initial and annual certification Human Reliability Program (HRP) processes.
• Issue security badges, permits, and input data into the INL access control systems.
• Responsible for badge issuance documentation for INL employees and subcontractors, ensuring all inactive and lost badges are removed from the system.
• Responsible for U.S. visitor management and access.
• Facilitate the international colleague review and access process.
• Responsible for HSPD-12 enrollment and activation functions. Conduct reviews of governmental forms, clearance, and HSPD-12 forms for completeness and accuracy prior to submission to DOE.
• Distribute program information to customers and collaborators.
• Maintain documentation of administrator processes and assist with program reports. Provide reports to Counterintelligence and maintain individual HRP files.
• Facilitate the drug/alcohol test and documentation process.
• Perform initial and annual certification processes as assigned. Perform clearance process for Human Reliability Program (HRP) personnel.
• Aid the system administrator for Personnel Security programs and systems.
• Respond to incoming Personnel Security or HRP ServiceID emails as directed.
• Complete other projects and support tasks for Personnel Security.
• Provide On-the-Job Training (OJT) for other program personnel.

• Level 3: High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years of relevant experience required.
• Level 4: High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years of relevant experience required.
• U.S. Citizen able to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) "Q" security clearance.
• Experience and efficiency in the current INL communications platform (i.e., Office 365 suite).
• Experience and efficiency in database user functions.

The position is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, operate a computer keyboard or type, handle materials, or reach with hands and arms performing the essential functions of the classification.

The duties require sitting for long periods, accessing stored file boxes and file cabinets, and moving and organizing physical file materials.

The employee must occasionally lift 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus, conduct research, and inspect materials.

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person, by telephone, electronic mail, or Microsoft Teams.

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The pay range for this position is: Level 3 ($22.93 - $37.82) / Level 4 ($26.36 - $43.48). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
• A preferred internal candidate has been identified for this opening. However, all qualified internal candidates who are interested in the role are welcome to apply and will be considered in accordance with the laboratory's hiring process.