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IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Department of the Navy
Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
Commander, Naval Safety Command (COMNAVSAFECOM)

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Certain Competitive Service / Modified Direct Hire Authority. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Overview

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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$90,838 - $140,426 per year

Salary Range - GS-12 $90,838 - $118,092 / GS-13 $108,019 - $140,426

Pay scale & grade
GS 12 - 13
Promotion potential
13
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
DE-13028454-26-CLP
Control number
879201600

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • At the GS-12 you will perform developmental duties as assigned. At the full performance level (GS-13), you will perfom the following:
  • You will develop security policies and procedures to ensure Information System (IS) reliability and accessibility to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.
  • You will develop master contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures for all Information Systems.
  • You will support the Command Information Officer (CIO) in managing the Echelon II duties for Department of the Navy Safety Management and Reporting IT portfolio.
  • You will review and recommend purchase of all IT assets.
  • You will support development and maintenance of the Certification and Accreditation packages for Naval Safety Command Programs of Record.
  • You will manage Information Assurance Vulnerability reporting and Scan reporting for Naval Safety Command Programs of Records and customer assets.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Top Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code Information Systems Security Manager, proficiency level Intermediate.
  • The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
  • This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.

Qualifications

GS-13:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience includes the following; 1) Ensures confidentiality, security, integrity, and availability of information systems, networks, and data through planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, monitoring, and enhancement of systems, programs, policies, procedures or tools. 2) Conducts risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs. 3) Maintains command compliance with IT acquisition management policies and procedures and reviews and recommends purchase of IT assets. 4) Advises programs on IT budget, auditing the program and ensuring the rigorous application of information security/assurance policies, principles and/or practices.

GS-12:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience includes some or all of the following; 1) Ensures confidentiality, security, integrity, and availability of information systems, networks, and/or data through planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, monitoring, and enhancement of systems, programs, policies, procedures or tools. 2) Conducts risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information. 3) Maintain command compliance with IT acquisition management policies and procedures. 4) Advise programs on IT budget and auditing the program.

In addition to the above, for each grade level you must meet the following competencies:

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Analyzing and resolving a variety of complex, often unprecedented, technical, administrative, and cybersecurity issues related to the full lifecycle of IT services and assets.
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; IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Liaise effectively with site IT representatives, third-party vendors, and IT support teams to ensure seamless service delivery and provide mentorship.
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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Articulate service needs, provide mentorship and authoritative guidance to IT representatives.
4. Problem Solving - Identify problems; determine accuracy and relevance of information; use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Providing expert-level guidance for the most complex technical problems related to hardware, software, network, system/application access, and telecommunications.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

There is no substitute of education for experience for this series at this grade level.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations

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Agency contact information

Yasmine Keen
Phone
757-444-3520 X7139
Email
yasmine.d.keen.civ@us.navy.mil
Address
NAVSAFECOM
Norfolk Naval Base
Norfolk, VA 22111
US

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