This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/480247700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
10/02/2017 to 10/06/2017
$51,477 - $123,243 per year
GS 09 - 13
Occasional travel - Occasional Travel may be Required
Yes—Relocation may be Authorized
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
13
No
HHS-GR-DH-18-2013824
480247700
As an IT Specialist (Information Security) your duties will include, but are not limited to:
To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate that you have IT related experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training that demonstrates that you possess each of the following four competencies:
1. Attention to Detail is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail;
2. Customer Service works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services;
3. Oral Communication expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately; and
4. Problem Solving identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations;
AND
You must meet the following requirements as stated:
To qualify for this position at the GS-9 level, you must meet the following requirement:
You must have completed a Master's or equivalent graduate degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management OR a degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in one of the above disciplines;
OR
You must demonstrate in your resume that you have 1 (one) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service performing IT related tasks such as: providing support and assistance to higher level security specialists in the implementation of security programs designed to anticipate, assess, and minimize system vulnerabilities, diagnosing and resolving IT security problems in response to customer reported incidents, researching and providing feedback on problematic trends and patterns in security incident reports, and participating in testing and implementation of new security technologies.
To qualify for this position at the GS-11 level, you must meet the following requirement:
You must have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management OR a degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks, OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education in one of the areas described above leading to such a degree;
OR
You must demonstrate in your resume that you have 1 (one) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level in the Federal service performing IT related tasks such as: participating in the implementation and evaluation of security programs for an organization designed to anticipate, assess and minimize system vulnerabilities such as intrusion detection or access authentication programs, assisting with the development of policies, guidelines, standards, requirements, and procedures covering Information Security Systems, and participating in the testing of new security technologies.
To qualify for this position at the GS-12 level, you must meet the following requirement:
You must have 1 (one) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service performing IT related tasks such as: conducting systems security evaluations, audits and reviews, providing advice and instruction on security issues, and participating in the development and implementation of security programs designed to anticipate, assess, and minimize system vulnerabilities such as intrusion detection or access authentication programs.
To qualify for this position at the GS-13 level, you must meet the following requirement:
You must have 1 (one) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service performing IT related tasks such as: developing, implementing or evaluating the IT security programs of an organization, reviewing and evaluating security incident response policies, and identifying where there is a need for changes based on new security technologies or threats, providing advice and instructions to staff on IT security issues, and/or working with other IT specialists to build secure Web enabled applications.
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; 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.
If you qualify on the basis of education in lieu of experience, you must submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package; however, official transcripts will be required prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign 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.
A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/ placement.
DHHS may repay certain outstanding Federally-insured student loans to facilitate the recruitment and retention of highly qualified people. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations.
A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for prior work experience or active duty uniformed service that otherwise would not be creditable for the purpose of determining his or her annual leave accrual rate. All creditable service must be directly related to the duties of the position being filled and decisions to allow for such credit must be finalized prior to the selectee's entrance on duty. The use of this service credit incentive is at the discretion of the selecting official and service credit is granted only for a position deemed hard-to-fill.
Additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
This position may be covered by a bargaining unit (union).
All employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/ Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Applications will be evaluated against the basic qualifications. Qualified candidates will be referred for consideration in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management direct hire guidelines. Veteran's Preference does not apply to the direct hire recruitment procedures. Selections made under this bulletin will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments to the civil service.
The following information must be received by 11:59pm ET on the closing date of the announcement, Friday, October 6, 2017.
1. Resume via USAJOBS.
2. Responses to online questionnaire.
3. If applicable, supporting documentation (CTAP/ICTAP, or other information requested in the announcement such as transcripts). To ensure your information is secure, please block out any Social Security numbers (SSNs). Clean copies may be requested if you are hired.
INFORMATION REGARDING DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ONLY
If you are a displaced Federal employee within in the local commute area of this announcement, you must include ALL the following documents to receive ICTAP consideration for this vacancy:
1. Proof you are a displaced Federal employee under 5 CFR 330.702 . (e.g., one of the following: RIF Separation Notice; Notice of Proposed Removal for Declining a Transfer of Function; Agency certification of inability to place after termination of work-related disability compensation; OPM Notice of Termination of Disability Annuity; or certification of a Military Reserve Technician or National Guard Technician special disability retirement annuity.)
2. SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Action) sufficient to show all of the following : 1) that you held career/career-conditional competitive status in your position of record; 2) the promotional potential of your position of record; and (3) the duty location of your position of record. (NOTE: You may need to submit more than one SF-50.)
3. Most Recent Performance Appraisal (This requirement does not apply if you qualify for ICTAP due to injury compensation or disability annuity).
Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found by clicking here to access OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the How To Apply section of this announcement.
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.
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.
Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. You must provide a complete online Application Package which includes:
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For technical difficulties, contact HR Systems Support between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM ET Monday through Friday at hrss@nih.gov.
Within 15 business days of the closing date, Friday, October 6, 2017, you may check your status online at USAJOBS. We will update your status after each key stage in the application process has been completed.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/480247700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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