Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

The incumbent's duties will include:

• Providing technical assistance for a wide range of developmental IT assignments and projects relative to information systems and/or security matters;
• Assisting and provides support in research that ensures the confidentiality, integrity of the IT infrastructure, and availability of IT services and business requirements that affect the customer's satisfaction with IT services;
• Assisting in the research in a developmental capacity that provides staff and supervisors with enough information to allow them to independently develop recommendations through use of FTC data such as that for budgets, acquisitions, governance, performance management, and enterprise architecture and customer feedback and that can support considerations by senior decision makers;
• Performing basic troubleshooting of security issues under close direction of more senior IT staff;
• Evaluating and providing feedback on problematic trends and patterns; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. citizenship requirement must be met by the closing date of this vacancy.
• Position is subject to a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must register with Selective Service.
• The position may be subject to completion of a one-year probationary period. Probationary periods are an extension of the hiring process.
• If selected for this position, the agency will evaluate your fitness and whether continuation of employment advances the public interest before extending your appointment beyond the one-year probationary period.
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply).
• This position is in the bargaining unit. This position is represented by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), Local 2211.

Qualifications

To qualify for an Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) at the GS-09 level, you must meet the following Basic Requirements:

You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

For the GS-09 level:

Qualifications based on Education (You must provide a copy of your transcript(s) to verify your claim): Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or Two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree.

For the GS-09 level:

Specialized Experience: (Your resume must include details that support your claim(s).You MUST have at least 52 weeks (1 year) of specialized experience at the GS-07 or equivalent in the Federal service that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.

Specialized experience includes Performing IT-related tasks such as:- assisting with research on security vulnerabilities and threats;- personal responsibility for at least a segment of the overall project to develop recommendations and plans to minimize risks associated with vulnerabilities;- identifying and evaluating new security technologies;- promoting awareness of security issues among management, staff, and the public, and ensuring security principles are reflected in policies;- and/or supporting the gathering, analysis, and preservation of evidence used in the investigation or prosecution of computer fraud or other computer crimes.Specialized Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience.

**You may also qualify if you have a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position**

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience

How you will be evaluated

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

DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE: PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

If your resume or application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Your resume or application must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume or application contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level.

If you meet the minimum qualification requirements, you will be referred to the selecting official. If your resume does not support the specialized experience, your final rating may be modified and you may be removed from consideration.

The Human Resources Office is ultimately responsible for determining your final rating. Your application will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position.

The following information must be received by 11:59pm ET on the closing date of the announcement. Resume via USA Jobs, 2. Responses to online questionnaire, 3. If applicable, the following supporting documentation listed below:

1. Resume- Please ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone number, employment information such as: Employer name and location; From and to dates (or from date to present for current position), which include the month and year for each description of experience, with grade level held, if applicable, education, training etc. Your description of experience and education must be able to support any claim for qualifying for this position.
2. Schedule A- In order to receive consideration under the Schedule A authority, you must provide a certification of job readiness printed on a medical professional's letterhead and signed. For more information, please visit USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/).
3. Current or former Federal employees- If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your SF-50 that shows competitive service appointment, tenure group, grade, and salary. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 that shows the length of time you have been in the next lower grade level. (Examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, within grade/range increases, and SF-50s one or more years old).

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