Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on his or her expertise as an IT Cybersecurity Specialist. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.
Here is an opportunity to join a great organization with excellent growth potential!
Summary
Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on his or her expertise as an IT Cybersecurity Specialist. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.
Here is an opportunity to join a great organization with excellent growth potential!
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 and Nationals. Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified Veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
Serves as a Information System Security Manager (ISSM) with responsibility for planning, coordinating, integrating, and providing advisory services to assure that adequate IT security measures (administrative, physical, and technical) are established.
Interprets IT security laws, regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure appropriate application, implementation, and compatibility on systems.
Assesses needs and develops the Information Assurance program and guidelines for the region; advises the Regional IT Manager on the Information Assurance strategic plans; helps to formulate and monitor the budget; identifies and addresses workforce planning; conducts audits to ensure compliance; develops metrics for the Information Assurance program management.
Promotes IT Security awareness throughout the region; establishes and maintains communications with stakeholders; participates in region-wide and Reclamation-wide working groups; communicates Interior and Reclamation policies, procedures, and guidance.
Suitability for Federal employment determined by a background investigation
Must submit a resume and supporting documentation - See How to Apply
Must meet specialized experience requirements - See Qualifications
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements and any selective factors by the closing date of the announcement.
Qualifications
To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 in Federal service. Specialized experience at this level is defined as experience ensuring that IT security controls are implemented to meet federally mandated requirements; experience working with Federal laws, regulations, policies, directives, and guidelines; and experience preparing and delivering IT security presentations to management.
In addition to meeting specialized experience, applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the 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.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
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. Applicants will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Additional information
Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.
The selectee(s) for the vacancy, if otherwise eligible and qualified, may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. For information visit: http://www.opm.gov/3rs/fact/RECBONFS.asp
The decision to offer an incentive to the selectee(s) of this vacancy will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed.
At the present time, we have 1 vacancy; however, this announcement may be used to fill additional, equivalent positions at this duty location.
Applicants initially appointed to a career-conditional position must serve a 1-year probationary period.
Current permanent Federal employees who are selected from this announcement may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including applicant rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Selective Service: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify registration with the Selective Service System or that the applicant is exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Go to: http://www.sss.gov
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.
Working for the Bureau of Reclamation offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. To explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees, visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/fastfacts/quickguide.pdf
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This vacancy will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management’s Direct Hire Authority (DHA). Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applications do not apply. For more information on OPM’s authorization on DHA, please visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/.
Applicants who "self-certify" that they meet qualifications, selective placement factors (if applicable) and other requirements by the closing date of the announcement will be referred to the Selecting Official for further consideration.
The selectee's qualifications will be verified prior to the interview process. Once qualifications have been verified by the HRS, the Selecting Official will be notified they may proceed with the interview process. After the interview process, a final selection is made, and a tentative job offer will be extended, all pre-employment and suitability requirements will be conducted. 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.
The qualifications will be based on the applicant’s level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) in the following areas:
KSA 1: Knowledge of IT concepts, principles, methods and practices necessary to provide guidance and advice to managers and employees on a wide range of complex IT issues.
KSA 2: Skill in applying IT security principles, methods, products, systems security regulations and policies; and communications techniques sufficient to evaluate and recommend the use of IT security tools, procedures, and practices to protect information assets.
KSA 3: Ability to evaluate new information technologies and emerging industry trends to make recommendations to enhance the delivery of IT services.
KSA 4: Ability to communicate in a variety of settings both orally and in writing.
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.
Working for the Bureau of Reclamation offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. To explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees, visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/fastfacts/quickguide.pdf
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.
To be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit a resume (with dates of employment, i.e. years and months) and the following supporting documents, as appropriate.
Optional Documents:
CTAP/ICTAP: CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including selective factors, education and experience requirements) and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.
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.
Applications (resume and supporting documentation) for this vacancy MUST be received online BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington, DC time) on the closing date of this announcement. To apply, click the blue APPLY ONLINE button at the top of the page.
This vacancy is being announced through Bureau of Reclamation’s Hiring System—HireMe. For more information, please visit: https://www.usbr.gov/hr/
As part of the on-line application process, applicants may be required to submit supporting documents. Failure to submit the requested supporting documents may result in the applicant not being considered for this position. Options for submitting supporting documentation include:
-- Auto Requested Fax or uploading from the applicants USAJOBS profile – instructions provided during the online application process
-- E-mail to ylopez@usbr.gov
-- Fax directly to the HR Office at (208) 378-5023
-- Mail to the Bureau of Reclamation, ATTN: PN-1431, 1150 North Curtis Road, Suite 100, Boise, Idaho 83706-1234 – or –
-- Hand deliver to the Bureau of Reclamation, Human Resources – Room 109, 1150 North Curtis Road, Boise, Idaho.
Include applicant name and vacancy number on supporting documents.
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION
1150 N. Curtis Road, Suite 100
Attn: PN-1433
Boise, Idaho 83706-1234
United States
Next steps
Upon successful submission of the application packet, applicants will receive a confirmation email from USAJOBS. If this email confirmation is not received by the applicant, the application has not yet been accepted by the system.
After all application packages have been received, applicants that self-certify to meeting the requirements of the position will be forwarded to the Selecting Official. Resumes and transcripts will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet qualification requirements prior to final selection. After making a tentative job offer, a suitability and/or security background investigation will be conducted. A final job offer is typically made within 40 days after the deadline for applications. Applicants should monitor their status for positions with the Bureau of Reclamation by regularly checking their public status notifications in the USAJOBS profile.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit a resume (with dates of employment, i.e. years and months) and the following supporting documents, as appropriate.
Optional Documents:
CTAP/ICTAP: CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including selective factors, education and experience requirements) and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.
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.
Applications (resume and supporting documentation) for this vacancy MUST be received online BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington, DC time) on the closing date of this announcement. To apply, click the blue APPLY ONLINE button at the top of the page.
This vacancy is being announced through Bureau of Reclamation’s Hiring System—HireMe. For more information, please visit: https://www.usbr.gov/hr/
As part of the on-line application process, applicants may be required to submit supporting documents. Failure to submit the requested supporting documents may result in the applicant not being considered for this position. Options for submitting supporting documentation include:
-- Auto Requested Fax or uploading from the applicants USAJOBS profile – instructions provided during the online application process
-- E-mail to ylopez@usbr.gov
-- Fax directly to the HR Office at (208) 378-5023
-- Mail to the Bureau of Reclamation, ATTN: PN-1431, 1150 North Curtis Road, Suite 100, Boise, Idaho 83706-1234 – or –
-- Hand deliver to the Bureau of Reclamation, Human Resources – Room 109, 1150 North Curtis Road, Boise, Idaho.
Include applicant name and vacancy number on supporting documents.
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION
1150 N. Curtis Road, Suite 100
Attn: PN-1433
Boise, Idaho 83706-1234
United States
Next steps
Upon successful submission of the application packet, applicants will receive a confirmation email from USAJOBS. If this email confirmation is not received by the applicant, the application has not yet been accepted by the system.
After all application packages have been received, applicants that self-certify to meeting the requirements of the position will be forwarded to the Selecting Official. Resumes and transcripts will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet qualification requirements prior to final selection. After making a tentative job offer, a suitability and/or security background investigation will be conducted. A final job offer is typically made within 40 days after the deadline for applications. Applicants should monitor their status for positions with the Bureau of Reclamation by regularly checking their public status notifications in the USAJOBS profile.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
