This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/481675300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This vacancy is being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic and minimum qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. Traditional rating and ranking of applications and veteran's preference does not apply.
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority development projects in emerging economies. USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project planning activities, pilot projects, and reverse trade missions, while creating sustainable infrastructure and economic growth in partner countries. For more information about USTDA, please visit our website at https://www.ustda.gov/about/.
USTDA is ranked among the top three federal agencies in its category and government-wide, based on key indices measured by the 2016 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey administered by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). These key indices measure employee engagement and employee perceptions of the inclusivity of their agencies. For more information on the survey, please see www.fedview.opm.gov.
This position is located in the USTDA'S Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), and is responsible for applying methods for evaluating, implementing, and disseminating IT security policies and procedures, network operations and protocols sufficient to ensure the reliability and accessibility of the agency's information systems, and to assess, prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks and data. The incumbent serves as the USTDA Information Security Officer (ISO) for in-house, hybrid services, cloud services and shared IT Services.
10/11/2017 to 10/25/2017
$94,796 - $145,629 per year
GS 13 - 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
14
No
TDA-18-DH-10039124JS
481675300
As an Information Technology Specialist (Security) typical work assignments include:
This position contains a Selective Placement Factor (SPF) that is part of the minimum requirement of the position. If you do not meet the SPF, you are ineligible for further consideration. The SPF for this position is:
Security Certification Requirement (possession of one of the following is required):
Education cannot substitute for experience at the GS-13 and GS-14 level.
Selected candidate may be subject to a one-year probationary period.
Work Schedule:
This position will be filled as full-time.
Miscellaneous:
TDA uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.
This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement # TDA-18-MP-10039125JS
using Merit Promotion procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet merit promotion requirements and can apply to that announcement. NOTE: You must apply separately to each announcement in order to be considered under both.
If selection is made below the full performance level, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed.
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: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants who "self-certify" that they meet the minimum qualification standards, and other eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement will be referred to the selecting official who may conduct their own assessment for further consideration and interviews.
The selectee's eligibility will be verified prior to extending a tentative job offer. After making a tentative job offer, all pre-employment and suitability requirements will be conducted prior to a final job offer. Selections made under this notice will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments to the civil service.
NOTE: Veterans' Preference does not apply to Direct-Hire recruitment procedures.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment mm/yy and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
After all application packages have been received, we will review your resume and other application documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification and eligibility requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications and eligibility requirements on the information provided in the Assessment/Questionnaire. Candidates deemed to be in the Best Qualified group may be interviewed. For status updates on your application, log into your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation. After confirming a job offer, all other applicants will be notified of their non-selection.
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/481675300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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