Access/Background Specialist

Opportunity Overview:  Access Authorization / BackgroundSpecialist – Madison, PA. 

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions?  WECTEC Staffing/Westinghouse has a great opportunity for an Access Authorization / Background Specialist! 

This Access Authorization / Background Specialist role is a temporary entry level position within the Access Authorization segment of the Global Security Organization. The position is estimated to last approximately 3 months, with the potential to be extended longer. The primary focus of this role is pre-employment background investigations. The specialist will ensure compliance with the requirements of Westinghouse policies, procedures and applicable parts of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). This position maintains the security and confidentiality of all Security Organization operations and information. 

What your day-to-day looks like:  

• Adhere to the established Access Authorization security policies and procedures in addition to any state or federal guidelines
• Interface with employees and non-employees, foreign and domestic, to gather personal and confidential information regarding background investigations, drug/alcohol test results, and training records used to determine trustworthiness and reliability for access authorization.
• Review appropriate site criteria and identify the individual’s qualifications to determine the suitability of the individual for access authorization using manual or electronic systems.
• Create/review files for incoming or existing personnel and prepare appropriate documentation to request unescorted access for individuals working on Westinghouse sites or assignments.
• Maintain knowledge of the regulatory, customer and Westinghouse operating procedures and other guidance; and maintain strict confidentiality and security of all access authorization documentation and files
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor or management

What we need to see from you:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Some college work or additional professional training preferred
• Attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office
• Ability to learn and utilize proprietary databases related to course of work
• Valid state drivers’ license
• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment and regulatory required background investigations to include but not limited to: criminal, traffic, fingerprint records check, work references, and education history
• 0-1 years’ experience in security, human resources, administration or related field

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It’s that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

Through the ever changing and rapidly evolving contract labor market we continue to employ experienced, highly motivated, and qualified employees with proven track records to meet our clients’ needs. We have expanded our scope of services outside of the nuclear industry to include international contracts in more than five countries. Our dedicated employees’ range in expertise from highly specialized technical niche positions to corporate function positions and we want YOU to be a part of our impressive talent network!

Additionally, WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay as well as benefits to qualifying positions. To learn more about us visit www.wectecstaffing.com

EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability