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Position Title: Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)
Agency: Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
Announcement Number: FRTIB-20-DH-10847479 Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 to Thursday, July 2, 2020

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Eligibilities

1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

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.

A. Yes

B. No

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.

A. Yes

B. No

Preferences

1. Would you accept a term appointment?

A. Yes

B. No

Assessment 1

We will evaluate your resume and responses to this assessment questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.

The following questions will measure your knowledge, skills, and abilities in competency areas that have been identified as crucial to job success. Failure to support your answers to these questions in your resume and/or supporting documents may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration.

1. From the description below, please select the one statement that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) at the GS-14 grade level.

A. I possess the specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 in the federal service, which involves (1) experience developing technical security requirements to ensure an appropriate level of security compliance is met or exceeded; (2) monitoring critical systems utilizing IT tools to protect the infrastructure; and (3) establishing security system protocols in coordination with system owners and stakeholders to safeguard systems and data.

B. I do not possess the specialized experience as described in the vacancy announcement.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

2. I understand that my resume must contain sufficient information to show that I meet the specialized experience requirements. To ensure I receive full credit for relevant work experience my resume includes: the position title, grade level (if federal service), employment dates (month/day/year to month/day/year), and number of hours per week worked for each position held.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for your non-selection or for your dismissal. 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 removed from consideration or your score will be lowered. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.

A. Yes, 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 CFR part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated.

B. No, I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.

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