USAccess Sponsor and Foreign National Specialist

Requisition Id 15792 

 

Overview:

The Laboratory Protection Division (LPD) is seeking a detailed-oriented, customer-focused professional for the position of USAccess Sponsor/Foreign National (FN) Specialist. This person will perform various job functions, including assisting with sponsoring all HSPD-12 badges into the USAccess System. In addition, this position will support the Foreign National Office as a Foreign National Specialist. Duties will be split between these functions based on management direction and workload. 

 

ORNL is the largest U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. Our diverse capabilities span a broad spectrum of scientific and engineering disciplines, enabling the Laboratory to explore fundamental science challenges and to carry out the research needed to accelerate the delivery of solutions to the marketplace. 

 

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Help serve as sponsor for HSPD-12 badges within the USAccess system.
• Greet and receive visitors (in person and over the phone) in a professional, courteous manner.
• Distribute program information to customers and collaborators.
• Provide support to ORNL Badge and Clearance Office related to HSPD-12 USAccess issues.
• Assume responsibility for expeditiously processing multiple FN access requests per the DOE Order in a limited amount of time in a fast-paced environment.
• Document FN access requests in databases, including DOE Headquarters Foreign Access Central Tracking System (FACTS) and the ORNL Personnel Access System (PAS).
• Maintain expertise on Visas, changes in immigration statuses, and other immigration and security issues.
• Maintain knowledge of processes and procedures of Personnel Security roles to support all areas as needed.
• Maintain DOE directives/standards and training requirements.
• Perform work with limited supervision and instruction on general or routine tasks.
• Maintain a consistent, reliable work schedule during core hours to meet needs of staff.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma with a minimum of five years’ experience in a personnel security field.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• AS degree in business management, liberal arts, or another related field.
• Working knowledge of and experience implementing DOE O 472.2, Personnel Security and DOE O 142.3B, Foreign National Access.
• Working knowledge of new DOE O 472.2A, Personnel Security, USAccess and CPCI.
• Working knowledge of company and personnel security policies and procedures.
• Experience and efficiency in the current ORNL communications platform (i.e. Office 365 suite).
• Experience and efficiency in database user functions.
• Experience providing a high level of effective customer service.
• Ability to work in a team environment to meet business goals.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever-changing needs.
• Analytical skills and ability to interpret, communicate, and implement complex instructions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

 

Special Requirements:

• Q clearance: This position requires a current Q clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.
• Visa Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

About ORNL:

As a U.S. DOE Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment.