Vacancy Identification Number: GW255565
Tour of Duty: Rotating Shifts
Compressed/Flexible schedules: Not Available
Flexiplace/Telework: Not Available
Occasional Travel: 1 to 5 nights per month
Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized
This is an open continuous announcement for the Office of Information and Technology, Field Security Operations in Washington DC, open for one (1) year. Referral certificates will be issued as vacancies occur during this announcement period.
A Government-wide Direct-Hire Authority exists for Information Security positions in the 2210 series. All non-status applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be referred to the selecting official and veteran's preference does not apply
Time-in-grade restrictions: In addition to meeting qualification requirements, applicants must meet time-in-grade restrictions. The requirement must have been met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Time-in-grade (TIG) restrictions now remain in effect through at least 8/15/09 [a Saturday]. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has extended the effective date when it may or may not eliminate TIG restrictions from its regulations, to no sooner than 8/16/09 [a Sunday].
Department of Veterans Affairs
Office of Information and Technology
This position serves as a subject matter expert in the field of information security and network operations and will serve as the direct liaison between the Office of Information and Technology and the VA Corporate Operations Center. These responsibilities may include coordination with other VA organizations as well as providing ongoing monitoring to ensure that security and operational procedures are working as designed and providing situational awareness to executive staff. The incumbent must maintain a direct relationship with the VA Network and Security Operations Center for the coordination of the enterprise security and operational postures as well as receiving the guidance and direction to ensure standard security policies and practices are consistently implemented across VA.
Qualification requirements are in accordance with the Individual Qualification Standard for Information Technology Management Series, 2210 (Alternative A), which is available for review at the Human Resources Office.
Experience:
GS-14 – Must have one year IT-related experience demonstrating the following four competencies:
Attention to detail: Applicant must be able to demonstrate the ability to review data from multiple sources and determine relevant information to a given situation. Applicant must be able to draft, edit and disseminate written reports and status updates that are factual, timely and relatively error free.
Customer service: Applicant must be able to demonstrate the ability to interact with and resolve issues pertaining to customers of all grade levels within the Department. Applicant must be able to demonstrate the ability to serve as a liaison with other federal agencies and business partners.
Oral communication: Applicant must be able to demonstrate the ability to conduct briefs for executive management. Applicant must be able to demonstrate the ability to speak clearly and concisely. Applicant must be able to demonstrate the ability to translate highly technical terms and issues into layman’s terms. Applicant must be able to demonstrate the ability to coordinate resources from multiple levels of an organization.
Problem solving: Applicant must be able to proactively identify problem areas and conduct an initial analysis into the severity. Applicant must be able to demonstrate the ability to work with little guidance or oversight.
AND
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level. Specialized experience is experience that required a wide range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques pertinent to the position to be filled. This knowledge is generally demonstrated by assignments where I conducted risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs. I have reviewed and modified systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures and participated in network and system design to ensure the implementation of appropriate systems security policies at each facility assigned. Other examples of specialized experience include conducting systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews; gathering and reporting security information for compliance purposes; assessing facility security events to determine impact and implementing corrective actions; and facilitating analysis and preservation of evidence used in the prosecution of computer crimes.
Education:
GS-14: None
Time-in-Grade:
GS-14: Must have one year time-in-grade at the GS-13 grade level.
NOTE: In addition to meeting qualification requirements, applicants must meet time-in-grade restrictions. The requirement must have been met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Time-in-grade (TIG) restrictions remain in effect through 5/17/09 [a Sunday]. OPM is eliminating TIG restrictions from its regulations effective 5/18/09 [a Monday]. Thus, unless OPM changes that effective date, no one will be found ineligible on the basis of time-in-grade restrictions effective on and after 5/18/09.
REQUIREMENTS:
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your résumé and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. Qualified candidates will be assigned a score between 70 and 100. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your description of experience and/or education or that your application is incomplete, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or result in your name being removed from further consideration.
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following Web addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.
Flexible Spending Accounts - The Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFeds) allows you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. For additional information visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp
Health Insurance - The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program offers over 100 optional plans. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp
Leave - Most Federal employees earn both annual and sick leave. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.aspLife Insurance - The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) offers: Basic Life Insurance plus three types of optional insurance, for additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp
Long Term Care Insurance - The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long term care insurance for Federal employees and their parents, parents-in-law, stepparents, spouses, and adult children. For additional information visit: http://www.ltcfeds.com/
Retirement Program - Almost all new employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefit Plan, and Thrift Savings Plan. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.aspThis link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp
1. CTAP/ICTAP
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) or INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP)
Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Please annotate the top of the first page of your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. To be considered well-qualified CTAP or ICTAP, eligible must be rated at 85 or above and meet the qualification standard and eligibility requirements for the position, including any medical qualifications and minimum educational and experience requirements; all selective factors, where applicable, and appropriate quality ranking factors levels; any physical qualifications, with reasonable accommodation where necessary, to perform the essential duties of the position; any special qualifying condition(s) that the U.S. Office of Personnel Management has approved for the position, and; is able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the vacancy upon entry.
2. Selective Service
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
3. Other Recruitment Information
Veterans Information
Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were separated under honorable conditions may be eligible for veterans’ preference. For service beginning after October 15, 1976, the veteran must have served the required length of time and have a Campaign Badge, Expeditionary Medal, a service-connected disability, or have served in the Gulf War between August 2, 1990, and January 2, 1992.
The Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) gives veterans access to job vacancies that might otherwise be closed to them. The law allows eligible veterans to compete for vacancies advertised under agency’s promotion procedures when the agency is seeking applications from outside of its own workforce.
For more specifics on all veterans employment issues such as Veterans preference or special appointing authorities see the Vet Guide https://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetsInfo.asp.
Legal and Regulatory Guidance
Social Security Number - Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you. Failure to provide your Social Security Number on your application materials will result in your application not being processed.
Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application.
False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes the following parts:
Option A: Application Manager
To begin, choose one of these options:
-OR-
To return to Application Manager at any time, simply go to https://applicationmanager.gov/.
To upload supporting documents in Application Manager use the “Miscellaneous” link. Each document should be no larger than 2MB.
If it is not possible for you to Apply Online using Application Manager, you can submit your application package (résumé or Optional Form 612, as well as OPM Form 1203-FX to answer questions to the occupational assessment, and other required documents) through alternate methods either by fax or mail. Follow these steps:
1. Print a copy of this job announcement so that you can read the questions offline.
2. Write your answers to the Occupational/Assessment Questionnaire on paper. The Occupational/Assessment Questionnaire can be found in the vacancy announcement.
3. Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. You can obtain the form at this URL http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf or by calling USAJOBS by Phone at (703) 724-1850; after the introduction, press 1, and listen for instructions.
4. Instructions for completing the OPM 1203-FX: If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following step-by-step instructions below as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions.
Submission of Application Materials
1615 Woodward St.
OI&T Human Capital Management (005F5F)
Austin, TX 78772
Direct your application package to the HR point of contact listed in the vacancy announcement. All application packages MUST be received in this office before the closing of the vacancy announcement. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Important Application Tips
Please use the checklist below when compiling your application package to ensure you submit a complete package.
APPLICANT CHECKLIST
POSITION TITLE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)
JOB ANNOUNCMENT NUMBER: OI&T-LFM-09-GW255565
_____Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), SF-171, or a Résumé that includes the specific information requested throughout the announcement. (Please be sure to note the agency announcement number on your application package.)
_____Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306), Form can be found here: www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf. NOTE: Current VA employees do not need to submit an OF-306.
_____If you are a federal employee seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit proof that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. In addition to your application/resume, this includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. You must clearly annotate your application package to reflect that you are applying as CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
_____If a particular level of education/certification is required (Positive Education Requirement) OR if you are asking us to qualify you based upon your education, you must submit a copy of your college transcript. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with your application; however, if you are selected, official transcripts will be required within thirty days of hire.); PLEASE ENSURE THAT TRANSCRIPTS ARE LEGIBLE. Credit for college education will be given if it was obtained through an accredited university http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
_____Veterans must provide legible copies of your DD-214 (member 4 copy) showing all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.) Note: More that one DD-214 may be needed to show all dates of service).
_____Completion of OPM Form 1203-FX (if mail/fax) or submission of online Occupational Assessment Questionnaire. NOTE: Failure to respond to any narratives in the questionnaire may prevent you from being determined a best qualified candidate.
Please see specific instructions based on your eligibility.
Applicants from the VA, Other Government Agencies, and Reinstatement Eligibles
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces
People with Disabilities
CTAP/ICTAP Eligibles- Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704(a) for ICTAP.
Non-Status Applicants- (Applies only when announcement is open to all U.S. Citizens)
College transcripts are required if you qualify on the basis of education and not through experience. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with your application; however, if you are selected, official transcripts will be required within thirty days of hire. PLEASE ENSURE THAT TRANSCRIPTS ARE LEGIBLE. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. You can verify accreditation at www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. This is important for all positions where education is substituted for specialized experience but especially important for positions with a positive education requirement. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency.
LESLIE F. MANGOLD Phone: (512)326-6182 Email: leslie.mangold@va.gov Or write:OIT HCM Austin PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL OR MAIL APPLICATIONS Thank You, TX 00000
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
Occupational Questionnaire
Instructions for completing the occupational questionnaire: Use the following instructions in completing the questionnaire. Be sure to double check your answers before submission.
Social Security NumberEnter your SSN in space provided. Proving your SSN is voluntary, however we cannot process your application without it.Vacancy Identification NumberVacancy ID Number: GW2555651. Title of JobINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)2. Biographic Data3. E-Mail Address4. Work InformationIf you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.5. Employment Availability6. CitizenshipAre you a citizen of the United States?7. Background InformationIf you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.8. Other InformationIf you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.9. LanguagesIf you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.10. Lowest GradeEnter the lowest grade level (14 - 14) you will accept.1411. Miscellaneous InformationIf you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.12. Special KnowledgeIf you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.13. Test LocationIf you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.14. Veteran Preference Claim15. Dates of Active Duty - Military Service16. Availability DateIf you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.17. Service Computation DateIf you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.18. Other Date InformationIf you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.19. Job PreferenceIf you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.20. Occupational Specialties
Select at least one occupational specialty code as defined below. Your selection will be used to determine your consideration for this position under merit promotion procedures. The specialty codes for this position are 001, 002, and 003. You must select at least one specialty code; however, you may select all three codes, if applicable.
001 Competitive Merit Promotion. Choose 001 if:
002 Non-Competitive Merit Promotion. Choose 002 if:
003 Non-Status. Choose 003 if:
1. From the descriptions below, select the response that most closely represents your experience for the position of Supervisory IT Specialist, GS-2210-14. Please mark only one response. SELECTING MORE THAN ONE RESPONSE OR NO RESPONSE AT ALL MAY MAKE YOU INELIGIBLE.
For each task in the following group choose the statement from the Level Descriptions that best describes your experience and/or training in that task. Select only one letter for each task.LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS
2. Knowledge of appropriate VA policies, operating procedures, information flow; and of prevailing IT practices in government agencies and the private sector sufficient to develop requirements for the acquisition of network hardware, software, and services.
Please provide a comprehensive response and include specific examples of your knowledge of appropriate VA policies, operating procedures, information flow; and of prevailing IT practices in government agencies and the private sector sufficient to develop requirements for the acquisition of network hardware, software, and services.
3. Ability to communicate a clear, logical and concise explanation of information both orally and in writing.
Please provide a comprehensive response and include specific examples of your ability to communicate a clear, logical and concise explanation of information both orally and in writing.
4. Mastery knowledge of and skill in applying network systems design, development, testing, installation, operations, management, and maintenance concepts and methods sufficient to provide network services that support business requirements.
Please provide a comprehensive response and include specific examples of your knowledge of and skill in applying network systems design, development, testing, installation, operations, management, and maintenance concepts and methods sufficient to provide network services that support business requirements.
5. Knowledge of the organization¿s network architecture, topology, and protocols sufficient to plan, design, develop, and integrate network systems consistent with existing or planned network infrastructure.
Please provide a comprehensive response and include specific examples of your knowledge of the organization¿s network architecture, topology, and protocols sufficient to plan, design, develop, and integrate network systems consistent with existing or planned network infrastructure.