This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/499769300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION: It is anticipated that there will be significant interest in this announcement. As a result, this announcement will close at 11:59 PM on the date of receipt of the 100th application or at 11:59 pm on close date, whichever comes first.
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These positions are located at various program offices within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Atlanta, GA and the Washington DC Metropolitan area (which includes northern Virginia; Silver Springs, MD; and Rockville, MD).
This announcement is being used to recruit qualified individuals, under the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Direct Hire Authority, authorized by 5 United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 3304 and 5 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 337, Subpart B., Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your resume for consideration.
This position is at the full promotion level.
Security Clearance levels vary depending upon the position from Public Trust - Background Investigation to Top Secret.
Additional selections may be made across the Department of Health and Human Services through this vacancy announcement
05/21/2018 to 05/22/2018
$127,367 - $164,200 per year
GS 15
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-Time
15
No
HHS-ASA-DH-18-10175699
499769300
We are looking for highly skilled and dedicated cybersecurity and privacy professionals who will work smart to:
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Travel and transportation expenses may be paid: Yes
Bargaining Unit Position: Positions may fall under bargaining unit.
Drug Screening Required: No
Recruitment incentives may be authorized: Yes
Student loan repayment incentive may be authorized: Yes
Annual leave for non-federal service may be authorized: Yes
For information on "People with Disabilities" please visit http://opm.gov/disability/PeopleWithDisabilities.asp
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP): To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position. Information about CTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: http://www.opm.gov/ctap.
CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
1. A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement.
2. A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.;
3. A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
4. Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible see http://opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position.
ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
1. A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement.
2. A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.;
3. A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
4. Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
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This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please see Agency Contact Info for whom to contact for more info. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
If you are unable to apply online, please go to https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information for more information on our alternate application method.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Applications will be evaluated against the basic qualifications. Qualified candidates will be referred for consideration in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management direct hire guidelines. Veteran's Preference does not apply to the direct hire recruitment procedures. Selections made under this announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments to the civil service.
To preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10175699
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume. You are encouraged to use the USAJobs online resume builder to ensure that all required information is in your resume. If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose, you must include a detailed description of your job-related qualifications that include beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week (if less than 40), month and year of employment for each job title listed. Your resume must indicate your citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59.
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire.
3. Supporting Documents:
- Veterans Preference Documentation. Please indicate on your resume the type of veterans' preference you are claiming and provide the appropriate supporting documentation (Member 4 Copy of all DD214s with disposition of discharge or character of service, VA letter, SF-15, etc.) to validate your claim. Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW), if you are an active duty service member who has not yet been discharged, you may submit a written certification from the armed forces (in lieu of a DD-form 214) to claim tentative veterans preference. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please go to: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/vetguide/index.aspx
- lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation, if applicable. (See Other Information Section)
- Education. If this position requires proof of higher education, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. Please refer to http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp for more information.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website - http://www.ed.gov/international/usnei/us/workrecog.doc. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
4. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
5. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement.
You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).
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/499769300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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