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Job Posted Until Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Nature Of Duties:
SALARY RANGE: 47,448.00 - 97,231.00 USD per year
SERIES & GRADE: GS-2210-09/12
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12
DUTY LOCATIONS: vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: multiple duty locations
Additional Duty Location Info: 1 vacancy - Durham, NC; 1 vacancy - Asheville, NC; 1 vacancy - Fayetteville, NC; 1 vacancy - Salisbury, NC; 1 vacancy - Beckley, WV; 1 vacancy - Huntington, WV; 1 vacancy - Hampton, VA; 1 vacancy - Richmond, VA; 1 vacancy - Salem, VA; 1 vacancy - Atlanta, GA; 1 vacancy - Augusta, GA; 1 vacancy - Birmingham, AL; 1 vacancy - Montgomery, AL; 1 vacancy - Tuscaloosa, AL; 1 vacancy - Tuskegee, AL; 1 vacancy - Charleston, SC; 1 vacancy - Columbia, SC; 1 vacancy - San Juan, PR; 1 vacancy - Lexington, KY; 1 vacancy - Louisville, KY; 1 vacancy - Memphis, TN; 1 vacancy - Mountain Home, TN; 1 vacancy - Murfreesboro, TN; 1 vacancy - Nashville, TN; 1 vacancy - Brecksville, OH; 1 vacancy - Chillicothe, OH; 1 vacancy - Cincinnati, OH; 1 vacancy - Cleveland, OH; 1 vacancy - Columbus, OH; 1 vacancy - Dayton, OH; 1 vacancy - Ann Arbor, MI; 1 vacancy - Battle Creek, MI; 1 vacancy - Detroit, MI; 1 vacancy - Saginaw, MI; 1 vacancy - Danville, IL; 1 vacancy - Dublin, GA; 1 vacancy - Bay Pines, FL; 1 vacancy - Gainesville, FL; 1 vacancy - Lake City, FL; 1 vacancy - Miami, FL; 1 vacancy - Orlando, FL; 1 vacancy - Tampa , FL; 1 vacancy - W Palm Beach, FL; 1 vacancy - Ft. Wayne, IN; 1 vacancy - Indianapolis, IN; 1 vacancy - Marion, IN
MAJOR DUTIES:
Serves as the primary Information Security Officer (ISO) in support of either a VA facility or specified program area of responsibility
Conducts systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews as well as develops Automated Information Systems (AIS) security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures
Establishes and implements IT security, certification accreditation processes, regular and recurring COTS analysis and the performance of tests and assessments of security authentication technologies
Assures AIS operations are in compliance with Federal laws and VA/OI&T regulations, policies and procedures
Investigates and reports all information security incidents and make recommendations to management for corrective action to ensure the integrity of IT systems and employees
This is an open continuous announcement for the Office of Information and Technology (OI&T), Field Security Operations, Region 3 open for one (1) year. There may or may not be actual/Projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. Referral certificates will be issued as vacancies occur during this announcement period. Duty locations are dependent upon space availability and supervisory approval. Vacancies may be filled at any of the duty locations listed.
Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available
Flexiplace/Telework: Not Available
Travel: 1 to 5 nights per month
Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized
Required Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To qualify for this position, you must possess IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following competencies:
1. Attention to Detail: you are able to review moderately complex data from multiple sources and determine relevant information to a given situation. You draft, edit and disseminate written reports and status updates that are factual, timely and relatively error free.
2. Customer Service: you develop and maintain relationships with customers with diverse needs. You provide moderately technical or complex information about products and services. You assess the needs of customers and identify or tailor products and/or services to meet their needs. You resolve fairly complex or nonroutine problems, questions, or complaints and direct the most complex problems, questions, or complaints to the appropriate person
3. Oral Communication: you communicate, explain, or defend moderately complex ideas or information clearly. You listen to others and recognize potential miscommunications.
4. Problem Solving: you use logic to identify alternatives to solve moderately difficult problems. You identify and solve problems by gathering and applying information from a variety of materials or sources that provide several alternatives.
AND
To qualify a the GS-09 level using specialized experience: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level that clearly equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities or competencies required to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is knowledge of security and IT principles, methods, and practices sufficient to perform routine and recurring assignments in the area of security requirements identification and analysis; applying systems security analytical methods and procedures to ensure the application of appropriate security standards; skill in oral and written communication techniques sufficient to provide assistance to customers involved in security requirements definition and to more senior team members or managers requesting information about the status of work products.
To qualify a the GS-11 level using specialized experience: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level that clearly equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities or competencies required to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is experience that required a broad knowledge and understanding of IT security certification and accreditation requirements, systems testing and evaluation and performance management methods sufficient to plan and conduct security accreditation reviews for installed systems and/or networks; and recommend new revised security measures and countermeasures based on accreditation review results. Other examples of specialized experience are a general knowledge of IT test and assessment methods, network operations and life cycle management principles to evaluate new security authentication technologies; and analytical skills sufficient to update contingency and/or disaster recovery plans in response to new security requirements of changes in IT architecture.
To qualify a the GS-12 level using specialized experience: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level that clearly equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities or competencies required to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is experience that required a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of IT security certification and accreditation requirements, systems testing and evaluation and performance management methods sufficient to plan and conduct security accreditation reviews installed systems and/or networks; and recommend new revised security measures and countermeasures based on accreditation review results. Other examples of specialized experience are an extensive knowledge of IT test and assessment methods, network operations and life cycle management principles to evaluate new security authentication technologies; and exceptional analytical skills sufficient to updated contingency and/or disaster recovery plans in response to new security requirements or changes in IT architecture.
OR
To qualify a the GS-09 level using education: Applicant can have a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree.
To qualify a the GS-11 level using education: Applicants can have a PHD, or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
To qualify a the GS-12 level using education: None
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/alph-ndx.asp.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We may not make assumptions regarding your experience.
Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education or the position has a positive education requirement.
A NOTE ABOUT EDUCATION: 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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. *** If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. ***
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualification standards for this position. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Those applicants who meet the minimum qualification standards will be referred to the selecting official and will be further evaluated to identify the best qualified candidates. Best qualified candidates will be identified by a review of your application materials, the responses to the narratives in the occupational questionnaire, and other job-related criteria. Applicants identified as best qualified will be considered for selection.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Knowledge of IT Technology concepts, standards and methods
Ability to lead and provide guidance and leadership to other professional and IT staff in the conduct of complex projects and to develop and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and clients
Ability to provide expert advice, guidance and recommendations on critical security issues
Comprehensive knowledge of current IT security practices, threats, trends and technologies
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with a staff at all levels within the organization
BENEFITS:
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp
OTHER INFORMATION:
IMPORTANT VETERAN INFORMATION: If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans’ preference see http://www.usajobs.gov/veteranscenter
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov ).
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified, you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 90 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancy. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ctap .
Employer Information
Veterans Health Administration
Contact Instructions
Apply online at: www.vacareers.va.gov .
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Résumé
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire
3. Other supporting documents:
- Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable, see Important Veteran Info above)
- College transcript(s) (if qualifying based solely on education or if position has a positive education requirement)
- SF-50 (if current or former Federal employee)
- Performance Appraisal (if current or former Federal employee)
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov/.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID: GW349187. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
1. Your Résumé
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire
3. Other supporting documents:
- Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable, see Important Veteran Info above)
- College transcript(s) (if qualifying based solely on education or if position has a positive education requirement)
- SF-50 (if current or former Federal employee)
- Performance Appraisal (if current or former Federal employee)
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
SHARON L. CLAY
Phone: (512)326-6621
Email: SHARON.CLAY@VA.GOV Or write:
OIT HCM Austin
PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL OR MAIL
APPLICATIONS
Thank You, TX 00000
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
A government-wide Direct Hire Authority exists for Information Security positions in the 2210 series. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be referred to the selecting official. The rule of three, veteran's preference, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply.
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