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Position Title: Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)
Agency: Department of Energy - Agency Wide
Announcement Number: 22-CEC-2210-11589182-DHR Opens in new window
Open Period: Monday, August 1, 2022 to Saturday, December 31, 2022

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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)

2. Are you a SURPLUS or DISPLACED federal employee?

If yes, confirm:

--you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;
--you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated;
--you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
--your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or equivalent.

For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/

Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

2. Do any of your relatives work for the agency to which you are applying? If so, please list any applicable names below. Please enter N/A in the text box, if not Applicable. (Include: father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, and half sister).

3. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five (5) years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?

A. Yes

B. No

4. Please list the title, agency and dates of the appointments

5. The vacancies filled with this Public Notice have varying levels of security clearance requirements. Which of the following investigative requirements are you willing to obtain and maintain for consideration with the Department of Energy? (Select each that you are willing to accomplish)

A. Non-Sensitive

B. Non-Sensitive (Public Trust)

C. Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret Clearance)

D. Critical Sensitive (Top Secret or "Q" Clearance)

E. Special Sensitive (Top Secret or "Q" and SCI/SAP Clearance)

6. This public notice can be used for filling vacancies with varying supervisory levels. Select all of the supervisory levels you are willing to be considered for. Note: If selected for a supervisory position, you will be required to complete a supervisory probationary period (if not yet completed previously).

A. Non-supervisory

B. Team Lead

C. Supervisor

7. I understand my application expires every 120 days, and I am limited to 4 geographical locations, and it is necessary to re-apply to continue receiving consideration for these positions.

A. Yes

B. No

8. Term appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments of limited duration of more than 1 year, but not more than 4 years. The appointment to a term position does not confer eligibility for promotion, reassignment, or transfer to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment. Would you accept a term appointment?

A. Yes

B. No

9. Temporary appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments for a specified period not to exceed 1 year. The appointment may be extended up to a maximum of 1 additional year (24 months of total service). The appointment to a temporary position does not confer eligibility for promotion, reassignment, or transfer to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment. Would you accept a temporary position?

A. Yes

B. No

10. Permanent appointments are status appointments without an ending date. There are two categories for permanent appointments. A permanent career-conditional appointment is the first career-type appointment, and the appointee must complete a 1-year probationary period. A career appointment begins once an employee has completed the probationary period(s) and three years of permanent, substantially continuous creditable service in the competitive service. Would you accept a permanent career-conditional or career appointment?

A. Yes

B. No

11. I understand I am strongly encouraged to express interest through the DOE Applicant Portal to receive additional consideration. I also understand failure to do so may result in loss of consideration for BIL positions.

A. Yes

B. No

Thank you for your interest in a Information Technology Specialist position with Department of Energy. 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.

GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent): For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
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.
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.
Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations

Do you have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed above?

A. Yes

B. No

2. GS-07: Select the answer that best describes your experience and/or education as it directly relates to the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.

A. I have one year or more of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the GS-05 level to successfully perform the duties of the position.

B. I have successfully completed at least 1 full year of graduate level education (18 semester hours, 27 quarter hours or equivalent) in an accredited college or university. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)

C. I have a bachelor’s degree and meet one of the following requirements for superior academic achievement: A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)

D. I do not meet any of the requirements as stated above.

3. GS-09: Select the answer that best describes your experience and/or education as it directly relates to the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.

A. I have one year or more of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the GS-07 level to successfully perform the duties of the position.

B. I have a master’s or equivalent graduate degree, if related. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)

C. I have two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)

D. I do not meet any of the requirements as stated above.

4. GS-11: Select the answer that best describes your experience and/or education as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.

A. I have one year or more of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the GS-09 level to successfully perform the duties of the position.

B. I have a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)

C. I have 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)

D. I do not meet any of the requirements as stated above.

5. GS-12: Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.

A. I have at least 1 full year or more of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.

B. I do not have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the definition as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.

6. GS-13: Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.

B. I do not have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the definition as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.

7. GS-14: Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.

B. I do not have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the definition as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.

8. GS-15: Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.

B. I do not have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the definition as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.

9. Please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (such as title, organization & date). If not applicable, put N/A.

10. 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.

A. Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from further consideration.

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

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