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Washington DC Metro Area, DC
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Department of Veterans Affairs
Job Announcement Number:
OI&T-LFM-09-GW255565
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)
SALARY RANGE: 102,721.00 - 133,543.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Thursday, April 23, 2009
to Friday, April 23, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-2210-14POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
DUTY LOCATIONS: vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: Many vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: US Citizens and Status Candidates
JOB SUMMARY:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Office of Information and Technology
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 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.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.You must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.You must be able to travel the maximum of 1-5 days a month.You must be able to work rotating shifts.
Send Mail to:
OIT HCM Austin
1615 Woodward St
OIT Human Capital Management 005F5F
Austin, TX 78772
For questions about this job:
LESLIE F. MANGOLD
Phone: (512)326-6182
Email: leslie.mangold@va.gov
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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OI&T-LFM-09-GW255565
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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.
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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: Applicants must be citizens of the United States, and be at least 16 years of age as of the closing date.Applicants must meet any physical, language, license or degree requirements.All males born after 12/31/59 must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service system or are exempt having to do so under Selective Service law.Applicants tentatively selected for certain designated positions may be subject to a random drug screening for illegal drug use. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment.New Appointees will be subject to a probationary/trial period.New Appointees will be subject to a background investigation to determine suitability.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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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.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
OI&T-LFM-09-GW255565
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)
Additional Duty Location Info:Many vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
MAJOR DUTIES:
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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.
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
OI&T-LFM-09-GW255565
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)
BENEFITS:
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.asp
Life 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.asp
This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp
OTHER INFORMATION:
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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.
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