Clarification from the agency

Current Career or Career Conditional Federal Employees, Land Management eligibles, 30% disabled veterans, Military Spouse, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Vista, VEOA, ICTAP/CTAP, Schedule A, Reinstatement eligibles, PLC.

As a Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC) your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervise and resolve issues, and plans training for a highly technical IT security team critical to the protection of the Bureau and Departmental information assets.
• Responsible for the security of information and system supporting Bureau assets including budget formulation and execution, security auditing, security awareness training, business security policy, and compliance reporting.
• Oversee development of IT security policy within assigned Bureau that advances secure IT solutions and services residing on a reliable, secure, cost efficient and effective supporting infrastructure.
• Responsible for reporting and coordinating with the DOI Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) on the performance of the Bureau-wide IT security program and the development of Bureau IT security policies and procedures.
• Manage, regulate, assess and report of Bureau IT security and ongoing assessment for compliance with Department, Federal and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) policies, directives, guidelines and best practices, specifically section 3544 of FISMA.
• Ensure Bureau information system confidentiality, integrity and availability, and the prevention and defense against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.
• Coordinate implementation of the Departmental IT Risk Management Framework, Assessment and Authorization, Assessment and Authorization, associated continuous monitoring; and serves as the primary Bureau contact on the Computer Security Incident Response.
• Provide oversight in the monitoring of all Bureau systems development and operations for the IT security compliance.
• Oversee IT security Audit and Risk Programs which includes systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Drug testing position: Selectees tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Driver's License: Selectees MAY be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: Selectees who have not previously completed a supervisory probationary period, will be required to serve a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period for this position.
• Notice of Financial Disclosure Report Requirement: This position is subject to a financial disclosure requirement and you will be required to complete either OGE Form 278e or OGE Form 450 as applicable within 30 days of your appointment
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 09/29/2023 will be considered.

In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification.

Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.

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.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

AND


Minimum Qualifications for the 2210 Occupational Series at the GS-15 grade level: 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience may include: Specialized Experience may include experience in all of the following:

--creating and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace environment, fostering development of others and effectively resolving conflicts among staff members;
--performing supervisory duties to include assessing work, evaluating performance, and mentoring subordinates;
--applying regulatory requirements and legislation as it applies to an enterprise information security program including the Clinger-Cohen Act, FISMA, GPRA, OMB Circular A-130 and OMB Circular A-11;
--implementing IT security processes and architectures supporting the security posture of an organization; and
--ensuring security of information and information systems supporting Bureau assets such as budget formulation and execution, security auditing, security awareness training, business security policy, and compliance reporting.

This position is designated as a SPECIAL SENSITIVE National Security position. Prior to appointment (Entrance on Duty), it requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated National Security Background Investigation (SSBI or SSBI-PR) that is current (within the last 5 years). Once employed, further processing for special access approval (SCI) will also occur.\

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.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you meet the qualifications your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. Note: If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications which resulted in you being listed in the highest quality category, you may lose consideration, or be assigned to a lower quality category for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically,
i. Area of Consideration.
ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502.
iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method
Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements

How you will be evaluated

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

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Ability to create and maintain an inclusive workplace environment that fosters development of others, encourages diversity principles, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports the constructive resolution of conflicts.

Mastery of IT theories, principles, concepts, standards, and practices sufficient to develop new theories, concepts, principles, standards and methods in security and to serve as senior expert and consultant to top Department and Bureau management officials to define issues and problems and to advise top information management executives concerning developments of integrating IT programs and solving the most complex technical problems.

Communication skills sufficient to present complex technical information to individuals (Bureau and Departmental management, staff, contractors, etc.) to facilitate constructive discussion, and to obtain consensus or agreement. Develops networks, builds alliances, and finds common ground with a broad range of stakeholders. Using non­traditional methodologies, collaborates with others in the administration of programs ensuring that stakeholder input is appropriately considered. Uses strategic thinking to develop innovative solutions and ensures conflicts are managed and/or resolved in a positive and constructive manner to maximize results.

Expert knowledge of IT security issues, solutions, practices, concepts, trends, and capabilities relating to implementing policies and safeguards to protect information, networks, and systems.

Mastery of regulatory requirements and legislation including the Clinger-Cohen Act, FISMA, GPRA, 0MB Circular A-130, 0MB Circular A-11, etc., impacting Bureau IT network operations, objectives, and goals.

Mastery of and skill in applying: total infrastructure protection environment, systems security certification and accreditation requirements and processes, and Federal IT security protocols; to integrate IT security with other security disciplines, certify systems or network accreditation; and ensure coordination and/or collaboration of FWS security activities.

Mastery of, and skill in applying IT systems security principles, concepts, and methods; and the infrastructure protection environment sufficient to develop long-range plans for IT security systems that anticipate, identify, evaluate, mitigate, and minimize risks associated with systems vulnerabilities.



Candidates who apply under Competitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are highly qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire. Best qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.

Candidates who apply under Noncompetitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are minimally qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire. Qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.