This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/495699200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Who May be Considered:
04/03/2018 to 02/27/2019
$87,252 - $148,967 per year
Arlington Starting Salary: $96,970 (GS-13 grade level), Pensacola Starting Salary: $87,252 (GS-13 grade level)
GS 13 - 14
FEW vacancies in the following locations:
No
Occasional travel - May be required to be in a travel status away from home up to 6 to 10 nights per month.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
14
No
Yes
PH-18-KK-10146455-DHA
495699200
This Standing Register was opened on 3/20/2018. Effective 11/16/2018 the National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) is now the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The hiring organization, the Office of Cybersecurity and Communications (CS&C), is now the Cybersecurity Division.
Duties of the IT Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-13/14 at the full performance level of the GS-14 grade level include, but are not limited to the following:
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position
New employees must serve a one year probationary period
You must successfully pass a background investigation
Selective Service registration required
You must be able to obtain and hold a Top Secret/SCI security clearance or Secret security clearance
Appointments are subject to the availability of funds.
Statements: False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.
Essential Personnel: This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, acts of terrorism, or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. § 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable).
Drug Test: Must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result before you can be appointed into this position. After appointment, you may be subject to random testing for illegal drug use. 6 of 4
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
This is an open continuous announcement for 90 days, or until all positions are filled. It will be used to fill immediate and future vacancies for this agency. The first cut-off date will be 25 business days after the opening date of the announcement. Additional cut-off dates may be established until all vacancies have been filled.
More than one selection may be made from this announcement.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select Benefits. Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
This position has been designated exempt from bargaining unit representation under the national security provision of 5 USC Section 7112(B)(6).
All employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/ Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
E-Verify
DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You are encouraged to apply online. If you are unable to apply online, please use the Alternate Application link listed in the Other Information section of this vacancy announcement. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online if at all possible. Applying online, through your USAJOBS account, will expedite the application process and allow you to check your application status as well as verify the documentation submitted with your application. If you utilize the Alternate Application method, your USAJOBS account will not display this application and you will not receive status updates.
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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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Under the provisions of the Direct-Hire Authority, veterans' preference does not apply.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we will use a job questionnaire to further evaluate your experience, education, and training. The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are:
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
1. Your resume
2. Your responses to the job questionnaire
3. Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (I/CTAP)? Submit:
Your application must be received by 11:59PM EST on 02/27/2019. To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire, and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more details.
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best-qualified applicants,
and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email
after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To
check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We
expect to make a job offer within 30-60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a
suitability/security background investigation.
View more information on applying for federal employment.
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and Programs Directorate!
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
1. Your resume
2. Your responses to the job questionnaire
3. Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (I/CTAP)? Submit:
Your application must be received by 11:59PM EST on 02/27/2019. To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire, and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more details.
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best-qualified applicants,
and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email
after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To
check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We
expect to make a job offer within 30-60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a
suitability/security background investigation.
View more information on applying for federal employment.
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and Programs Directorate!
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/495699200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Are you interested in a job protecting our Nation against cyber threats? Then consider joining the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC). The NCCIC operates at the intersection of government, private sector, and international network defense and communications communities, applying unique analytic perspectives, ensuring shared situational awareness, and orchestrating synchronized response, mitigation, and recovery efforts while protecting the Constitutional and privacy rights of Americans in both the cybersecurity and communications domains. The NCCIC is located within the National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
It takes a great team to protect a great Nation, and at DHS, we foster a culture that values and promotes diversity, teamwork, flexibility, and innovation. Interested in joining our team? Find out more at www.dhs.gov/join-dhs-cybersecurity.
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
Relocation expenses are not authorized. Other recruitment incentives may be authorized.
This announcement is issued under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) to recruit for positions for which there is a critical hiring need. Selectee(s) will receive a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and may be required to serve a one year probationary period.