This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/525879400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) provides independent oversight and promotes excellence, integrity, and accountability within the programs, operations, and management of the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), whose work concerns the natural resources, environment, wildlife, energy policy, scientific research, American Indian and Alaska Native trust responsibilities, and cultural and historical heritage of our nation.
Learn more about this agency02/28/2019 to 03/14/2019
$94,890 - $148,967 per year
GS 13 - 14
Few vacancies in the following locations:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
14
No
Yes
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525879400
DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled through the office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Government-Wide Direct-Hire Authority for this occupation and is open to all U.S. Citizens.
The duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may telework with supervisory approval.
To qualify, you must meet all education, qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Minimum Qualification Requirement for the GS-14 level
To qualify for the GS-14 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level that demonstrates the ability to lead the implementation of and conduct reviews of security programs designed to anticipate, assess, and minimize system vulnerabilities; coordinate the implementation of IT security programs across platforms; establish IT vulnerability reporting criteria; evaluate IT security incident response policies; identify the need for IT security changes based on new technologies or threats; institute measures to ensure IT security awareness/compliance; review proposed new systems, networks, and software for potential IT security risks; resolve IT integration security issues and experience in UNIX, Windows, or other standalone/and or client server operating systems in a TCP/IP network environment.
Minimum Qualification Requirement for the GS-13 level
To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level that demonstrates the ability to identify and recommend specifications to meet IT security requirements; conduct security accreditation reviews for installed systems or networks; resolve IT integration security issues and experience in UNIX, Windows, or other standalone/and or client server operating systems in a TCP/IP network environment.
In addition to meeting the qualifications above, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.
There is no education substitution for GS-levels above the GS-11.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Candidates are required to possess certain Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the functions of this position. Candidates will be asked to demonstrate their attainment of these KSAs in an online job questionnaire. The KSAs are:
Under this Direct-Hire announcement, applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration as vacancies occur at the locations specified by the applicants. Veteran's Preference, category rating and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply under the Direct Hire process.
Your responses to the self-assessment questionnaire will be validated against your resume to determine if you meet the qualification requirements for this position. If a determination is made that qualifications and/or experience have been inflated, your score will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/
Applicants who are referred for consideration may be asked to complete a short answer questionnaire before being invited for an interview.
All documentation, applicable to you, must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to submit the required documents will disqualify you from further consideration for this position.
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.
Please carefully read all the instructions before you begin the application process.
To apply for this job opportunity, you must submit a resume and an on-line application through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) application system, USAJOBS. This information will be transferred to the Department of Interior's OIG Automated Application System.
You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the following four-step application process:
STEP 1: Select the "Apply On-line" button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS.
STEP 2: Submit a detailed resume or any other written format you choose documenting your job-related qualifications, experience, and education (if applicable). Cover letter is optional. If you submit a cover letter, you must also submit a resume. Please see the “How You Will Be Evaluated” section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume.
STEP 3: Answer the eligibility questions on-line through the automated application system. These questions will be used to evaluate your student eligibility for this job opportunity.
STEP 4: Submit all required documentation, applicable to you, listed in the Required Documents section of this job opportunity to the automated application system prior to the closing date of this announcement.
ALTERNATE APPLICATION PROCEDURES
NOTE: If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package by fax. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, at least two working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement.
NOTE: Paper applications and information sent by mailWILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
After the closing date of the announcement, we will review your resume and transcripts to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. You will be notified of your rating and/or referral of your resume to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. You will be informed of the outcome via e-mail. We expect to make a selection within 45 to 60 days of the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
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/525879400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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