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Position Title
Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (Enterprise Architecture/Information Security)
Agency
Office of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau
Announcement Number
NCHT199462724295HC Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, August 28, 2019 to Wednesday, September 11, 2019
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

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.

ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.

*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.

Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,

A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,

A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.  Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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3. I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 

NOTE 1:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 

NOTE 2:  You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. 

Supporting Documentation:  You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist. .

Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
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Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions. (limit 0 characters)
1. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A pre-employment and recurring comprehensive background investigation that includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service are required. Are you willing to undergo pre-employment and recurring investigations to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance as required? (limit characters)
2. The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. Are you willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and submit to a pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (Enterprise Architecture/Information Security) position with Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
 
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1. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (Enterprise Architecture/Information Security) at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Develop analytical processes that permit the proper planning, design, and implementation of new and improved solution architecture and information technology (IT) systems. (limit characters)
3. Prepare, submit, and defend requirements to obtain and/or maintain necessary resources consistent with organizational programs and objectives (limit characters)
4. Stay abreast of other information technology systems, capability and networks, existing or under development that have an impact on architecture, network systems, and information sharing programs. (limit characters)
5. Review and analyze information technology submissions to determine if they are in agreement with enterprise architecture, policies, and guidance. (limit characters)
6. Identify, analyze, and select information technology solutions that will fill capability gaps. (limit characters)
7. Research reports and technical journals to determine state-of-the art information systems technology and trends. (limit characters)
8. Develop supplemental technical and procedural documents required for effective guidance and control of organizational information systems, networks, and programs. (limit characters)
9. Coordinate policy and guidance with agency activities so that adherence is observed in the development of organizational information technology systems and programs. (limit characters)
10. Coordinate with organizational stakeholders to review functional requirements. (limit characters)
11. Act as a liaison to higher, lateral, and subordinate activities. (limit characters)
12. Participate in conferences, seminars, and study groups related to information sharing and safeguarding, and technology systems architecture management. (limit characters)
13. Plan the work to be accomplished by subordinate personnel to set and adjust short-term priorities. (limit characters)
14. Provide advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on work and administrative matters. (limit characters)
15. Find ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed. (limit characters)
16. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. (limit characters)