- Position Title
- Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC)
- Agency
- Veterans Affairs, Inspector General
- Announcement Number
- 23-VAOIG-224-DH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, July 26, 2023 to Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
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Would you like the opportunity to be considered for similar positions that require the same knowledge, skills and abilities?
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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)?
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Are you a current Federal employee?
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.
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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?
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?
Assessment 1
To be qualified for this position at the GS-14 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as work that involves:
- Developing new concepts, principles, standards and methods in program management for applicable computer system(s); AND
- Experience utilizing computer search and retrieval procedures to identify, summarize and analyze statistical data and to produce trend analysis and statistical reports in a variety of formats for use by management; AND
- Applying IT security concepts, standards and methods, including information systems security protocols and regulations.
- Developing new concepts, principles, standards and methods in program management for applicable computer system(s); AND
- Experience utilizing computer search and retrieval procedures to identify, summarize and analyze statistical data and to produce trend analysis and statistical reports in a variety of formats for use by management; AND
- Applying IT security concepts, standards and methods, including information systems security protocols and regulations.
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I am qualified at the GS-14 level, because I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level as described above.
Make sure experience is clearly documented in your resume. Please provide the dates/resume reference when you gained this experience so it may be found to ensure you receive proper credit.
2.
Select the response(s) that describe standards or guidelines used in your experience evaluating IT policy, procedures, and technical security controls in accordance with applicable Federal laws, regulations or comparable private sector IT regulations.
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I have reviewed the following information security plans, programs or practices for evaluation.
4.
Select all of the responses that best describe your experience in operating vulnerability assessment scanning software to identify system security risks and weaknesses.
5.
Select the response(s) that describe your experience testing, evaluating, and applying advanced audit techniques and methodologies.
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Select the response(s) that describe your experience performing the following analytical and evaluative activities, studies, and projects.
7.
Select the response(s) that best describe your experience conducting reviews of system development projects in accordance with applicable Federal criteria or industry best practices.
8.
Select the one response that best describes your experience performing audits within the Federal government or a comparable position within the private sector organizations.
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I have experience working with organizations to thoroughly vet vulnerability assessment scan results and develop appropriate corrective actions.
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Please select all of the following that you have experience performing.
11.
Which of the following have you performed as a regular part of your job duties?