- Position Title
- IT Cybersecurity Specialist
- Agency
- Bureau of Reclamation
- Announcement Number
- BOR-LCB-23-DH-12112629-JRS 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.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
To claim CTAP eligibility, please confirm:
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in The Department of the Interior with CTAP eligibility?
To claim CTAP eligibility, please confirm:
- You are a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? AND
- 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.
- Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
- Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
- Your most recent SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in The Department of the Interior with CTAP eligibility?
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
To claim ICTAP eligibility, please confirm:
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than The Department of the Interior?
To claim ICTAP eligibility, please confirm:
- You are a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? AND
- 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.
- Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
- Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
- Your most recent SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than The Department of the Interior?
Preferences
1.
Certificates of Eligible Applicants for this position may be shared with other Federal agencies at their request. This may include other Offices within the Bureau of Reclamation, other Bureaus within the Department of the Interior, and/or other Federal agencies. If your information is shared with another office/bureau/agency, you will be notified. Do you authorize the sharing of your information with other Federal agencies? If you respond "No" to this question, your information will not be shared and you will not be considered for employment by the requesting agency.
Your complete and detailed on-line resume MUST include, at a minimum, the following information for each work experience, including military service (prepare a separate entry for each job): 1) Job Title (including series and grade if Federal job); 2) Hours per week; 3) Salary; 4) Starting and ending dates (month and year); 5) Employer's name and address; 6) Supervisor's name and phone number and whether we may contact your current supervisor; 7) Duties and accomplishments. Also include: 1) High School name, city, state, zip code if known, and date of diploma or GED; 2) College or university names, city, state, and zip code if known, majors and type and year of any degrees received (if no degree, show total credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter hours); 3) list of job related training courses, skills, certificates and licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, membership in professional or honor societies, etc. Please make sure you read the vacancy announcement thoroughly to see if there is any additional supporting documentation required.
You WILL NOT be considered for this announcement if you fail to submit ALL the applicable required documentation in the announcement (i.e. transcripts,DD-214's, SF-15, VA letter, SF-50's, PE Registration, etc.) by the CLOSING DATE of this announcement. Please call the Human Resources Office phone number listed on this announcement for clarification or further information.
2.
This position is designated as a Non-Sensitive/High Risk position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T4 or T4R or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment.
Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service?
Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the IT Cybersecurity Specialist position with the Lower Colorado Basin Region, Bureau of Reclamation.
Human Resources will evaluate your application based on the documentation you submit along with information provided in your resume and your responses to this assessment questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
Please read the entire vacancy announcement for application procedures and requirements. Failure to submit all requirement documents and follow all instructions will result in your application being marked as ineligible or incomplete.
After submitting your application, you will be notified whether you are required to take an additional online assessment through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system. This message will be delivered to you via email notification. Recommend monitoring all email boxes as the email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.
For each question, select the response(s) that best describe your experience and training. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume.
1.
GS-12 Choose the answer that best describes your experience as related to the basic qualification requirements for this position.
2.
Do you have IT-related experience in each of the following four competencies listed: Attention to Detail; Customer Service; Oral Communication; and Problem Solving? (Must be demonstrated on your resume).
3.
Select the response(s) which best describes your experience in testing systems for vulnerabilities. (Select all responses that apply)
4.
Select the response(s) that reflect your experience with Cyber Security Assessment Management (CSAM) or similar IT Security Compliance system of records? (Select all responses that apply)
5.
Select the one answer that best reflects your experience interpreting policy set by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), and other agency policies, standards, guidelines, and regulations governing information technology security in the Federal Government.
6.
Select the statement(s) below that best reflects your experience in policy documentation for computer systems to be compliant with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and obtaining an Authorized to Operate (ATO). (Select all responses that apply)
7.
Select the response(s) that indicate your experience with IT security guidelines. (Select all responses that apply)
8.
Select the response(s) which best reflects your experience using Project Management methods to develop, implement, and document a remediation plan, or a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), to resolve a newly identified system weakness.
9.
Select the statement below that best reflects your experience in delivering quality work products that satisfy organizational priorities and deadlines.
10.
Select the response(s) for the type of plans you have participated in an interdisciplinary team with the development and implementation of mandatory Information Technology plans to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, including:
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Select the response(s) which indicate your experience communicating IT Security requirements to end-users and managers to accomplish your objectives in IT Cybersecurity.
12.
Select the response(s) which reflect your level of proficiency in leading discussions, influencing others, and building effective working relationships with customers while communicating compliance issues and required corrective actions.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Select the response that best describes your level of experience providing guidance and technical direction to system managers and administrators to ensure regulatory compliance with applicable Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) standards, North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) Critical Infrastructure Program (CIP) standards, Reclamation policies and directives addressing compliance and other applicable local business practices. (Be sure to include examples of this experience in resume to support your response.)
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I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.