USA Staffing

Position Title: Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)
Agency: Office of the Inspector General for Tax Administration
Announcement Number: 23-TIGTA-217-DH Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 to Wednesday, June 7, 2023

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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 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.

A. Yes

B. No

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.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Where did you learn about this Department of the Treasury job opportunity?

A. FedExperience website

B. USAJOBS website

C. Community Organization

D. Employment Office (Federal/State or Local)

E. Friend/Relative

F. Job Fair, Conference, or Convention

G. Magazine

H. Newspaper

I. School, College, Counselor

J. Vacancy Announcement Posting

K. Professional Organization

L. Radio/TV

M. Other

3. 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)?

A. Yes

B. No

C. No, but I have an approved exemption

D. Not applicable

4. Are you a current Federal employee?

A. Yes

B. No

5. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan and grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held.
(limit 250 characters)

6. In addition to meeting the specialized experience, applicants must also possess:
1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Do you possess all four competencies listed above in your IT-related experience?

A. Yes

B. No

You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
-Identifying, documenting, implementing recommendations, or conducting reviews to ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies, procedures, operational directives, executive orders, etc

1. Select the choice that best describes your specialized experience.

A. I have one full year (52 weeks) or more of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the GS-13 level as described above.

B. I do not have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the definition as described above.

2. Please give the dates/resume reference when you gained this experience. (limit 250 characters)

3. Please select all of the assessment and authorization related documents that you have analyzed and applied to information security.

A. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandums

B. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications and Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS)

C. Treasury Directives

D. None of the above

4. From the following list, please select all the examples that apply to your experience analyzing data and information when preparing written reports.

A. I have analyzed data or statistics to ensure validity, reliability, and absence of bias in written documents that I prepared.

B. I have been the primary author of briefings, articles, studies, or reports.

C. I have reviewed reports for accuracy, adherence to policy, organization of material, clarity or expression, and appropriateness for intended audiences.

D. I have composed explanations or justification decisions, conclusions, findings, or recommendations

E. I have analyzed trends and other information to: (a) identify issues, problems, challenges, opportunities, and options and (b) formulate strategies and recommendations that I incorporated into written reports that I prepared.

F. None of the above.

5. From the following list of written communications, please select all of those you have experience performing as part of your job.

A. Contingency Plan

B. Configuration Management Plan

C. System Security Plan

D. FIPS 199 System Categorization

E. Information System Security Standard Operating Procedures

F. Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)

G. Security Training Material

H. Risk Assessments

I. None of the above

6. From the following list of verbal communication activities, please select all of those you have experience performing in your job.

A. Made recommendations to reduce information security risks to an acceptable level.

B. Provided instructions and guidance to users concerning information security.

C. Gave presentations to small groups within the user community.

D. Gave presentations to large groups of users (twenty or more).

E. Delivered formal classroom instruction covering technical subject matter.

F. Represented your employer as a conference leader or speaker at formal conferences.

G. Represented your employer as a lead technical expert in dealings with contractors, vendors or service providers from outside the agency.

H. Directed, coordinated and negotiated work-related issues with individuals of the varied experience and organizational levels both within and outside of the work area.

I. None of the above.

7. From the following list, please select all of the assessment and authorization related activity in which you had a significant responsibility or training.

A. Privacy Threshold Analysis (PTA)

B. Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)

C. Certification and Accreditation or Security Authorization Process

D. Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) or Security Control

E. Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)

F. Security and Risk Management

G. Security Engineering

H. Network Security

I. Identity and Access Management

J. Security Operations

K. None of the above

8. Please select all of the items below that you have used when evaluating information systems for security compliance.

A. Configuration Management

B. Vulnerability Management

C. Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS) and Checklists

D. Continuous Monitoring

E. Contingency Planning

F. National Vulnerability Database

G. None of the above

9. From the following list, please select all the responses that best describe your experience regarding evaluating the security of information systems.

A. Analyzed and evaluated results of security assessments.

B. Performed quality assurance, investigated discrepancies, and took needed actions to coordinate resolutions to address security weaknesses.

C. Conducted configuration management audits.

D. Produced security compliance reports.

E. Analyzed and evaluated results from technical monitoring solutions such as vulnerability scanning or configuration monitoring.

F. I do not have or do not meet any of the choices above.

10. From the following list, please select all the statements that reflect your experience in delivering quality work products that satisfy organizational priorities and deadlines?

A. I normally work on projects, or assignments, that are of high priority to the organization. My work assignments are most generally completed within assigned deadlines and milestones. When additional time is needed, I am normally able to obtain it from senior management.

B. I am proficient at managing multiple tasks / assignments within a common time period. I am skilled at adjusting my use of time to meet changes in priorities and meet the requirements of new and / or unexpected work. When priorities conflict, I am normally capable of resolving the conflicts independently, or by involving senior management.

C. I am proficient at negotiating deadlines, changes and adjustments in priorities with senior management on my own behalf as well as my work group. I have assisted others to determine how best to use their time and how to re-prioritize their work when situations warrant.

D. I am able to stay "on task" during periods of ambiguity and flux in the organization. Should changes in my work assignments, deadlines, or priorities become necessary, I am capable of making the adjustment with a minimum of supervisory direction or involvement.

E. None of the above.

11. Please select all the statements that describe your experience.

A. Evaluate work concerning information security of computer systems and programs.

B. Support subject-matter users by providing guidance on security requirements for systems and programs.

C. Establish policies and procedures for information security.

D. Identify areas of potential security vulnerabilities and generate alternatives to safeguard or to minimize those vulnerabilities.

E. None of the above.

12. From the following list, please select all the information technology areas you have experience in.

A. Hardware

B. Software

C. Information Security

D. Networking

E. System Administration

F. None of the above

13. Please select all the professional certifications you currently hold.

A. SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitioner

B. CAP - Certified Authorization Professional

C. CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional

D. CISM - Certified Information Security Manager

E. None of the above

14. Please select all of the security tools from the list below that you have experience with.

A. SEIM tools

B. Vulnerability scanning

C. Monitoring

D. Auditing

E. Forensics

F. Other

15. Please select the statement that reflects your experience working in professional IT work teams charged with carrying out an assignment or project?

A. I have been a member of professional IT work teams that have completed work assignments or projects.

B. I have led professional IT work teams that have completed work assignments or projects.

C. I have not served on a professional IT work team.

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