For each job on your resume, provide:
- the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
- number of hours per week you worked (if part time).
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
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The GS-12 salary will be determined upon Duty Location after selection.
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
Applicants applying for the GS-12 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND the applicant confers with users to evaluate the effectiveness of one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service as described below:
IT SPECIALIST COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
- Attention to Detail - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant keeps abreast of latest technology, information, research, etc., to maintain knowledge in field of expertise (for example, reads trade journals, participates in professional/technical associations, maintains credentials).
- Customer Service - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant promotes or develops and maintains good working relationships with key individuals or groups.
- Oral Communication - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant serves on panels, committees, or task forces as a representative for the organization on technical or professional issues.
- Problem Solving - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant monitors current trends or events (for example, technological, economic, political, social, educational, or employment trends or events) and applies the information as appropriate.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Specialized experience is experience in managing computer networking concepts, protocols, network security methodologies, risk management processes; developing procedures and conducting systems cyber security evaluations, audits and reviews of policy enforcement practices to ensure secure information systems reliability and accessibility; or developing Automated Information Systems (AIS) security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures as part of an organization.