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Persons who applied under vacancy announcement number: EPA-SES-2017-0011 are not required to reapply to this vacancy announcement.
This position is located in the Office of Information Security and Privacy of the Office of Environmental Information (OEI). As the Office of Information Security and Privacy Director, the incumbent will be responsible for carrying out the Chief Information Officer’s responsibilities to advance and manage the Agency-wide IT security and privacy programs. The Director also serves as EPA’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). This includes developing plans and programs, identifying threats, analysis of risks, developing risk management plans, testing the effectiveness of security controls, reporting to senior management, overseeing other EPA organizations on the status of information security Agency-wide, and managing Agency-wide compliance with relevant Federal legislations and directives.
The incumbent will provide broad policy analysis, consultation, advice and program management to the Agency in the areas of information security and privacy. The Director develops and promotes the use of sound information security and privacy methods and techniques and best industry practices, provides technical guidance and consultation to EPA program officials, and coordinates government-wide information security and privacy issues with other Federal, state and local agencies. The incumbent is responsible for managing the Agency’s compliance with the information security and privacy provisions of the Federal Information Security Modernization Act, the Computer Security Act, the Clinger-Cohen Act, OMB Circular A-130 and other relevant Federal legislation, directives, standards, and guidelines.
11/02/2017 to 12/04/2017
$124,406 - $187,000 per year
ES 00
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - This position involves occasional travel.
Yes—In accordance with Federal and Agency travel regulations, the candidate selected for this position will be reimbursed for travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty to this position.
Permanent
Full-time
00
Yes
EPA-SES-2018-0006
483500600
As Director, Office of Information Security and Privacy, the incumbent provides broad policy analysis, consultation, advice and program management to the Agency in the areas of information security and privacy. He/she develops and promotes the use of sound information security and privacy methods and techniques and best industry practices, provides technical guidance and consultation to EPA program officials, and coordinates government-wide information security issues with other Federal, state, tribal and local agencies.
The incumbent is responsible for managing the Agency’s compliance with the IT security provisions of FISMA, the Computer Security Act, the Clinger-Cohen Act, OMB Circular A-130 and other relevant Federal legislation, directives, standards and guidelines.
Develops and implements Agency-wide plans and programs for IT security. Develops and implements IT security policies, procedures and best practices for threat and risk assessment, planning, risk management, program management, training, evaluation and communication with senior management.
Conducts regular testing of the telecommunications network and associated IT resources to ensure compliance with Agency standards and practices. Conducts oversight reviews of IT security programs of the Agency’s centrally-managed infrastructure as well as Agency program offices, regional offices, laboratories and field offices.
Serves as principal Agency focal point for IT security audits and evaluations conducted by the Office of Inspector General (OIG), the Government Accounting Office (GAO), Congress, and other oversight organizations.
Manages the Agency-wide project plan for mitigating IT security vulnerabilities as required by OMB under FISMA. Provides expert advice to the CIO, DCIO, program officials and technical staff on IT security matters.
Participates on government-wide committees to develop and promote best IT security practices. Leads or serves as the Agency spokesperson on IT security matters to the public and trade press.
The incumbent exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities over staff members, making assignments and determining responsibilities and priorities, evaluating employee performance, recommending appropriate incentives, initiating corrective actions, assuring safety practices, keeping employees informed of management and personnel policies, counseling employees regarding their benefits, salaries, and the status of requirements of federal employees.
The incumbent exercises technical and administrative direction and control over the Office. Within the broad administrative framework, establishes overall operating policies, priorities, and procedures; establishes long-range plans; allocates resources; recommends changes in program goals and policies; and coordinates and reviews program operations. Advises the CIO on the development of long-range plans; relative priorities, resource allocations; initiation, termination, or curtailment of activities; and balance of intramural and extramural efforts and related matters.
NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST CLICK ON THE "HOW TO APPLY" BUTTON FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON THE EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS, THE MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION FACTORS, AND/OR THE DESIRABLE QUALFICATION FACTORS.
Current or former career Senior Executive Service (SES) employees are not required to address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Unless you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service SES appointment, you are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed a SES Career Development Program approved by OPM, you must submit a narrative statement covering each of the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications questions in order to receive consideration for the position. Additional information on the proper preparation of Executive Core Qualification statements is available by going to the Office of Personnel Management's web site at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf
When responding to the Mandatory Technical and/or Desirable Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications, you must clearly show that you possess the experience, knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of this position by submitting narrative responses in which you detail your experience in each of the Technical and/or Desirable Qualifications and the Executive Core Qualifications. Your examples should be clear and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts.
Your narrative responses to the Executive Core Qualification statements (ECQs) should not exceed two pages per each ECQ and not more than 10 pages total.
Your narrative responses to the Mandatory Technical and/or Desirable factors should not exceed two pages per each factor.
ETHICS: The Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521 requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a financial disclosure statement, SF-278, prior to assuming the SES position, annually, and upon termination of employment.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Must complete 1-year SES probation period, if not previously completed.
SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you are a male and hired, and if you were born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required by P.L. 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Senior Executives are required to comply with the provisions of the Ethics in Government Act and must submit a financial disclosure statement, SF-278, upon assuming the position, annually, and upon termination of employment.
TRAVEL, TRANSPORTATION AND RELOCATION: In accordance with Federal and Agency travel regulations, the candidate selected for this position will be reimbursed for travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty to this position.
TELEWORK/FLEXIPLACE: This position has portable work; therefore, the selectee may be eligible for episodic telework.
BACKGROUND/SECURITY INVESTIGATION: The selectee must be able to obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
DRUG TESTING: If you are selected, a pre-employment drug test is required and random testing thereafter.
TRAVEL: Position involves occasional travel.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policyof the Agency to provide equal opportunity in Federal employment for all persons and to prohibit discrimination in employment through a continuing affirmative program.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT: EPA values diversity and believes that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that will foster a productive work environment in which talents are fully utilized.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All five ECQs must be addressed in a supplemental statement of your application. Your responses should be clear and concise and show a level of accomplishment and a degree of responsibility. Leadership competencies for each ECQ can be found at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf
A. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)- Mandatory -- Note: Failure to address these factors will result in your application being disqualified.
ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE Involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE. Involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN. Involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN. Involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS. Involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
B. Technical Qualifications (TQs) -- Mandatory -- Note: Failure to address these factors will result in your application being disqualified.
TQ1. Demonstrated success in developing, implementing and leading the information security program for a large organization, such as an Agency/Bureau.
TQ2. Demonstrated experience analyzing complex information security issues and providing expert advice to senior leadership (e.g., CIO, Assistant Administrator level).
C. Desirable Qualifications (DQs) - Optional (Note: Addressing the Desirable Qualifications is optional; however, not addressing them will impact your rating.)
DQ1. Extensive knowledge of Federal legislation, directives, guidelines and best practices for information security, especially guidance and standards from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
DQ2. Demonstrated ability to lead a team of information security professionals developing and implementing an Agency-wide security program.
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Current or former career Senior Executive Service (SES) employees, or graduates of a OPM certified SES candidate development program (CDP) are not required to address the Executive Core Qualification factors (ECQs). Although not required, it is strongly encouraged that you address the Mandatory Technical factors (TQs) and the Desirable factors (DQs), if listed, as supplemental statements to your resume. Please limit your responses to no more than 2 pages per each TQ and DQ listed.
If you are not currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES appointment, or are not eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have not successfully graduated from a SES career development program approved by OPM, you must submit a narrative statement covering each of the Executive Core Qualification factors (ECQs) and the Mandatory Technical Qualification factors (TQs) in order to receive consideration for the position. Addressing the Desirable factors (DQs), if listed, is not required; however, failure to do so will impact your rating score. Additional information on the proper preparation of Executive Core Qualification statements is available by going to the Office of Personnel Management's website at:http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf
When responding to the ECQs, TQs, and DQs, you must clearly show that you possess the experience, knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of this position by submitting narrative responses in which you detail your experience in each of the ECQs, TQs, and DQs. Your examples should be clear and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope, and complexityof your programs managed, program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts. You should limit your narratives to 2 pages per each ECQ, and not more than 10 pages in total. You should limit your narrative responses to the TQs and DQs to 2 pages per each TQ and DQ listed.
The Ethics in Government Act, PL-95-521 requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a financial disclosure statement, SF-278, prior to assuming the SES position, annually, and upon termination of employment.
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.
You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position. You must provide specific examples of your education, experience, training and awards in the manner and order instructed below which are applicable to each: (A) Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), (B) Technical Qualifications (TQs), and (C) Desirable Qualifications (DQs). Response to the five ECQs and TQs is mandatory. Failure to address the ECQs and TQs will result in your application being disqualified. Addressing the DQs is optional; however, not addressing them will impact your rating. To begin the application process, click the Apply On-line button to the right on this screen, follow the prompts to log-in/register, submit all required documents, and complete the assessment questionnaire. To be considered, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM Eastern time on the closing date of this announcement. All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USA Jobs document portfolio feature. If you cannot apply on-line, you must contact the Human Resources Office listed to the right for assistance no later than three business days prior to the closing date of this announcement. You must provide complete application materials by the closing date of this announcement. For detailed instructions to assist you in ensuring your application package is received, go to http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/vacancy_requirements.htm.
You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJOBS that your submission was successful, once we have received your on-line occupational questionnaire, resume, responses to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), Technical Qualifications (TQs)and Desirable Qualifications (DQs), and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. If your application meets the basic qualifications, it will then be forwarded to a three member Rating Panel consisting of SES career members here at EPA for further review. The Rating Panel decides which Best Qualified applicants will be forwarded to the Selecting Official to make a selection. Interviews are arranged through the Selecting Official. If your application is not forwarded to the Rating Panel, you will be notified of the outcome of your application. You may call TBD, Human Resources Specialist, Executive Resources Division on (202) 564-XXXX to get the status of your application.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/483500600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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