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Position Title
Privacy Officer
Agency
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Announcement Number
DEST-10330390-19-JC Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, April 15, 2019 to Friday, April 19, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
Select the appropriate eligibility item(s) based on the below recruitment considerations.

Category Rating: All applicants will receive consideration for Category Rating, eligibility selections are not required.

Merit Promotion: You will only receive consideration (if eligible) under competitive merit promotion procedures if you select any of the following eligibilities: I/CTAP, Current Agency Employees, Reinstatement, Transfer, VEOA or Land Management Eligible under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act.

Non-Competitive: You will only receive consideration (if eligible) under non-competitive and/or Special Hiring Authority if you select any of the following eligibilities: Persons with Schedule A disability, 30% Disabled Veteran, Non-Competitive Federal Employee, Other Non-Competitive Merit Promotion (i.e. Boren Fellows, Former White House staff, Certain National Guard technicians, Interchange Agreement, Peace Corps, Certain Military Spouses, and Certain Former Overseas Employees, etc.), or Veterans Recruitment Appointment (up to GS-11 equivalent positions).
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2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
  • have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
  • retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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4. Are you a current Department of Homeland Security civilian employee in the competitive service?

If eligible, submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1). Please note: Examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, with-in grade/range increases. While a General Adjustment and/or Award SF-50 may be your most recent SF-50 it typically DOES NOT show proof of Time in Grade. Thus, you may have to submit more than one SF-50 as proof of Time in Grade.
 
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5. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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6. Are you a Land Management Eligible under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act? (limit characters)
7. Are you a current or former Federal employee (transfer or reinstatement eligible) who holds or has previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced?  

If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. 
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
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8. Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
 
  • Individuals eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as:  Boren Fellows, Former White House staff, Certain National Guard technicians, Interchange Agreement, Peace Corps, Certain Military Spouses, and Certain Former Overseas Employees. Note: You must submit documentation to support any eligibilities for which you wish to be considered.
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9. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
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10. Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee?

If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
  • Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
  • Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1). 
Please note: Examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, with-in grade/range increases.While a General Adjustment and/or Award SF-50 may be your most recent SF-50 it typically DOES NOT show proof of Time in Grade. Thus, you may have to submit more than one SF-50 as proof of Time in Grade.
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11. Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If eligible, submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
  • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
  • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
Please note: Examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, with-in grade/range increases.While a General Adjustment and/or Award SF-50 may be your most recent SF-50 it typically DOES NOT show proof of Time in Grade. Thus, you may have to submit more than one SF-50 as proof of Time in Grade.
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12. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
  • served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
  • are entitled to veterans' preference
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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Assessment 1
It is important to note that all of your responses are subject to review and verification. If after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and or experience, you will be rated ineligible or your score will be lowered. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the one statement below that best describes your experience in meeting the qualification requirements for this position. (limit characters)
For each question/statement, select the ONE response description that best describes your experience and record your selections. Please select only one response for each item. A- I have not had experience in performing this task. B- I have had education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job. C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures. D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee. E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise. (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
2. Formulate initiatives which include oversight on the collection, use, and dissemination of personal information.
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3. Ensure sufficient technological and administrative measures are implemented to ensure the security of data systems, processes and facilities.
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4. Ensure that the use of technology does not erode privacy protections relating to the use, collection, and disclosure of personal information.
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5. Monitor compliance with all applicable Federal privacy laws and regulations.
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6. Ensure that Privacy Act systems of records and other notices and Privacy Impacts Assessments are conducted as required.
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7. Assure that a privacy program embraces transparency, compliance, oversight, training and public accountability.
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8. Implement privacy program standards.
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9. Develop management information systems to improve decision making and meet organizational needs.
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10. Develop internal management procedures and programs for staff operations.
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11. Ensure that privacy strategies and protocols are appropriate and timely for current and protected information systems, business processes, and operations.
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12. Oversee the investigation of systemic privacy issues and determine necessary correction actions.
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13. Oversee the management of business process reviews to identify vulnerabilities that could result in a breach of personally identifiable information.
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14. Adjust work priorities and review work schedules and objectives.
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15. Assign work to subordinates based on priorities and work requirements.
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16. Assess current and future office staffing needs based on organizational goals/budget.
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17. Develop performance standards and evaluate work performance.
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18. Hear and resolve employee grievances within the division.
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19. Review and approve disciplinary actions.
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20. Identify training needs and requirements.
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21. Approve personnel selections and conduct interview and selection process.
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22. Facilitate meetings for the purpose of understanding business needs, and identifying and resolving problems. (limit characters)
23. Gain public support for privacy program policies. (limit characters)
24. Serve as a senior advisor to leadership on privacy issues.
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25. Represent organization to higher headquarters in the area of Privacy and related matters. (limit characters)
26. Provide advice to senior leadership, as well as program officials, on matters involving privacy. (limit characters)
27. Explain the responsibilities and requirements with respect to privacy laws.
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28. Communicate official policies on privacy issues.
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29. Certification of Information Accuracy. If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)