INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) Job in Naval Base, Norfolk, VA

Vacancy No. DE-12624507-25-BMB Department Military Sealift Command
Salary $73,572.00 to $114,634.00 Grade 11 to 12
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/27/2024 Close Date 12/3/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Naval Base, Norfolk, VA


Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

  • You will track and oversee all assigned training initiatives for the Division and supports the Division’s high velocity learning environment.
  • You will provide status reports to leadership.
  • You will assess policy needs and collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to develop C4 workforce policies to govern C4 activities.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • This is a bargaining unit position.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • The employee may be required to work overtime on an emergency basis and participate in training events scheduled outside of normal work hours.

Qualifications

GS-12
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
  • Develop plans, strategies and guidance to support C4 and cyberspace workforce training and education requirements.
  • Provides input to leadership on required civilian training by identifying training requirements based on gap analysis, ensuring higher headquarters directives and industry standards are incorporated into the training plan.
  • Track and oversee all assigned training initiatives for the C4 and cyberspace workforce and support the Division's high velocity learning environment
  • Coordinate training requirements, course schedules, training documentation, and assists in the facilitation of assigned training contracts to support command's critical mission as required by positions and skillset.
  • Conduct training needs assessments and gap analysis, and providing input for corrective action plans, ensuring individual development plans are in place, identifying appropriate resources, and implementing identified solutions while keeping management informed.
  • Assists hiring managers in implementing training on new systems and required materiel, and innovative educational media programs.
  • Conducts or participates in management studies for effective, regulatory compliant programs and initiatives that benefit the workforce.
  • Responds to data calls requested by internal and/or external stakeholders as they pertain to the C4 workforce training.

Examples of Qualifying Experience:

Attention to Detail - Promotes awareness of cyber policy and strategy as appropriate among management and ensure sound principles are reflected in the organization's mission, vision, and goals.
Customer Service - Works closely with MSC Cybersecurity divisions to ensure MSC's preparedness for the Navy's Cyber Security Inspection and Certification Program (CISCP) as well as Cyber Security Inspections (CSI). Coordinates with organizational manpower stakeholders to ensure appropriate allocation and distribution of C4 human capital assets.
Oral Communication - Responds to data calls requested by internal and/or external stakeholders as they pertain to the C4 workforce. Proposes policy changes which effect cyber workforce standards or requirements.
Problem Solving - The incumbent tracks completion of all command mandatory training and reports results to leadership, Navy, governmental entities, industry, and collaborates with eLearning developers as appropriate, to develop recommendations regarding new, experimental, or updated training policy requirements and execution strategies.


GS-11
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
  • Assist in development of plans, strategies and guidance to support C4 and cyberspace workforce training and education requirements.
  • Provides input to leadership on required civilian training by identifying training requirements based on gap analysis.
  • Assist in the tracking and management of all assigned training initiatives for the C4 and cyberspace workforce and support the Division's high velocity learning environment
  • Assist in coordination of training requirements, course schedules, training documentation, and assists in the facilitation of assigned training contracts to support command's critical mission as required by positions and skillset.
  • Conduct training needs assessments and gap analysis, and providing input for corrective action plans, ensuring individual development plans are in place, identifying appropriate resources, and implementing identified solutions while keeping management informed.
  • Assists hiring managers in implementing training on new systems and required materiel, and innovative educational media programs.
  • Participates in management studies for effective, regulatory compliant programs and initiatives that benefit the workforce.
  • Responds to data calls requested by internal and/or external stakeholders as they pertain to the C4 workforce training.

Examples of Qualifying Experience:

Attention to Detail - Promotes awareness of cyber policy and strategy as appropriate among management and ensure sound principles are reflected in the organization's mission, vision, and goals.
Customer Service - Works closely with MSC Cybersecurity divisions to ensure MSC's preparedness for the Navy's Cyber Security Inspection and Certification Program (CISCP) as well as Cyber Security Inspections (CSI). Coordinates with organizational manpower stakeholders to ensure appropriate allocation and distribution of C4 human capital assets.
Oral Communication - Responds to data calls requested by internal and/or external stakeholders as they pertain to the C4 workforce. Proposes policy changes which effect cyber workforce standards or requirements.
Problem Solving - The incumbent tracks completion of all command mandatory training and reports results to leadership, Navy, governmental entities, industry, and collaborates with eLearning developers as appropriate, to develop recommendations regarding new, experimental, or updated training policy requirements and execution strategies.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A)

Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.

GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent): For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

GS-11 ONLY

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
or
3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree


This standard allows eligibility through meeting either the requirements specified in the section titled Education or the requirements specified in the section titled Experience.

Education: All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.

If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

This position has been designated as a Cyber Workforce position in the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) role of 802 - IT Project Manager - proficiency level (Intermediate) and, as a condition of employment, the incumbent of the position is required to maintain qualifications in accordance with DON Cyber Workforce Program requirements of SECNAV M-5239.2."

This designation requires:
1. The incumbent participate in a continuous learning (CL) program as described in SECNAVINST 5239.20A and SECNAV M-5239.2. An annual 20 hour minimum of Cyber Workforce related continuous learning must be documented in a current individual development plan signed by both the employee and supervisor.
2. The incumbent must obtain the required credentials within 12 months of appointment and maintain those credentials as described in SECNAV M-5239.2 for DCWF role of 802 - IT Project Manager - proficiency level (Intermediate). For more information, please review SECNAV M-5239.2 Chapter 3, paragraph b (1) (g) 1. Failure to meet a condition of employment may result in disciplinary and /or adverse action up to removal from federal service

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

Required Documents

A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.

Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.

Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.

Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor

Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference?
If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.

You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.

Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).

Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages via email titled:

"Application for MSC IT Specialist (PLCYPLN), N631" to:

eric.e.percival.civ@us.navy.mil

Questions about this position must be addressed to eric.e.percival.civ@us.navy.mil

Resumes/Questions sent to any other email addresses will not be reviewed or forwarded.

Facsimile applications will not be considered.

All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.

Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Agency contact information

Department of Navy EIC
Address
MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND
471 East C Street
Norfolk, 23511
GB
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Next steps

Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.