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Position Title
IT Specialist (INFOSEC)
Agency
Office of the Inspector General for the Federal Housing Finance Agency
Announcement Number
22-FHFAIG-33-DH Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, July 8, 2022 to Monday, August 8, 2022
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)?  Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
 
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3. Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)?  Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
 
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Preferences
1. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government? (limit characters)
2. If you were born a male after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Specialized experience: For the EL-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the EL/GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: demonstrated experience, and applying, Federal Information Security Modernization Act, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-130, Appendix III, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards and guidelines when conducting performance audits over information technology/cyber security, in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS) or equivalent non-federal auditing standards and guidelines.

In addition to specialized experience, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:
A. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

B. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

C. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

D. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendation.
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1. For the GS-13, select the answer that best describes your experience. (limit characters)
2. Make sure experience is clearly documented in your resume. Please give the dates/resume reference when you gained this experience so it may be found to ensure you receive proper credit. (limit 250 characters)
3. Select the following choice(s) you have performed as part of your regular duties. Select all that apply. (limit characters)
4. Which of the following have you performed and or assisted in the following IT security control test work? Select all that apply. (limit characters)
5. Which answer best describes your experience working on multiple IT projects concurrently? Choose the best answer. (limit characters)
6. Select the IT audit functions you have performed on a regular basis. (limit characters)
7. Which of the following represents your highest level of experience in the participation of organizational audits? (limit characters)
8. Select all of the following communication method(s) you have used as part of your regular duties. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
9. I have experience attending and significantly participating in briefings with supervisors and auditee management to discuss issues, status of IT audits, outcomes of testing, and audit results. (limit characters)
10. Please give the dates/resume reference where you have gained this experience. (limit 250 characters)
11. Which of the following best describes your experience for providing written or oral communication in the field of information technology? Choose the best answer. (limit characters)
12. Select the statement that best describes your experience communicating technical information. (limit characters)
13. A critical attribute for successful performance as IT Specialist with the FHFA OIG Office of Audit is experience communicating information in a clear and non-technical manner, principally in the form of audit reports and audit-related documents such as workpapers. From the choices below, please select the one that best reflects your experience communicating in writing. (limit characters)