- Position Title
- TRAINING AND EXERCISE COORDINATOR
- Agency
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
- Announcement Number
- IOD-DE-12112378-23-TH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 8, 2023 to Friday, September 22, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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; AND,
• 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; AND,
• 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 the equivalent.
For more information, review the Career Transition Programs (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• 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; AND,
• 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 the equivalent.
For more information, review the Career Transition Programs (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
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; AND,
• 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; AND,
• 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 the equivalent.
For more information, review Career Transition Programs (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• 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; AND,
• 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 the equivalent.
For more information, review Career Transition Programs (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
When Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) completes their selections, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with hiring managers and Human Resources specialists at other DHS Component agencies who are hiring for similar positions. You may choose to opt-in to having your information shared with other DHS Component agencies when applying for this position. If a DHS Component agency requests a list of applicants referred for selection consideration (i.e., certificate), and you are on that list, you will be notified. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.
3.
For qualification determinations and to receive full consideration for relevant experience your resume must contain complete information and support your question responses. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience.
Your resume must include the following:
Your resume must include the following:
- Full Legal Name
- Address
- Phone Number
- Email Address
- Complete work history (which includes job titles)
- Detailed description of your job-related qualifications (including tasks performed)
- Beginning and ending dates of employment with the month and year (e.g., MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY, MM/YYYY to Present)
- Total hours worked per week for any position you worked that was not full time (less than 40 hours)
- Pay Plan/Pay Band (e.g., GS, WG, etc.);
- Occupational series (e.g., 201, 301, 2210, etc.); and
- Grade level (e.g., 5, 9, 13, etc.)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a position with the Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are amongst the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the letter which corresponds to the highest level of experience or education which you fully possess and demonstrates your work experience addressing the competencies in the vacancy announcement, and your ability to perform the work of a Training and Exercise Coordinator at the GS-12 grade level. Select only one letter for each item.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the letter which corresponds to the highest level of experience or education which you fully possess and demonstrates your work experience addressing the competencies in the vacancy announcement, and your ability to perform the work of a Training and Exercise Coordinator at the GS-13 grade level. Select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Has knowledge of a wide range of strategic planning processes, professional programs, management policies, concepts, practices, principals, goals and objectives to ensure program plans are consistent with agency guidance.
4.
Develops training and exercise requirements reports that include recommended milestones, resources, options for considerations, and schedules.
5.
Conducts outreach and partnership building to achieve consensus and cooperation with external stakeholders and partners.
6.
Uses various techniques, methods, and procedures for analyzing projects and programs.
7.
Skills in establishing and maintaining an effective and cooperative work relationships in order to obtain and facilitate collaboration in training, exercises, and special event planning functions.
8.
Knowledge of Federal laws and statutes, policies and procedures to administer and manage functions pertinent to training and exercise development.
9.
Command of long-range, midterm, and short-term program planning in order to develop, manage, schedule and execute training and exercise functions, as well as associated studies, projects, and initiatives.
10.
Plans and develops training exercises, and directs exercise planning meetings and execution.
11.
Conducts post-exercise reviews and develops written after-action reports.
12.
Aptitude to communicate with individuals at all levels of authority, both within and outside the organization, to effectively coordinate information, resolve issues, and fulfill program requirements to ensure the successful execution of program functions.
13.
Plans and coordinates external training and education programs.
14.
Proficiency in administrative management to document and record all processes involved in the planning, execution, post-program reporting for all training and exercise program operations, as well as problems encountered, lessons learned, and cost of operations.
15.
Develops and updates training and exercise Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) documents; communicates all updates and changes to stakeholders.
16.
Establishes a system to solicit, gather, and track customer feedback regarding the quality of and satisfaction with the training and exercise provided.
17.
Represents organization at working groups, conferences, interagency meetings, and other forums.
18.
Communicates with individuals at all levels of authority, both within and outside the organization, to effectively coordinate information, resolve issues, and fulfill program requirements to ensure the successful execution of program functions.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
19.
Do you certify, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all of the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.)? Do you understand that the information provided may be investigated? Do you understand that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with your application may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work? Do you also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001)?