- Position Title
- SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)
- Agency
- Defense Technology Security Administration
- Announcement Number
- DE-12113288-23-HW Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, September 19, 2023 to Monday, September 25, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
- Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
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- Position title;
- Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
- Agency; and,
- Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
3.
The Washington Headquarters Service (WHS) is currently operating under an approved reengineered Priority Placement Program (PPP) pilot for all positions in its serviced workforce. This pilot is application based and current PPP registrants who are registered for activity codes 293A and 295A are required to apply to the job announcement via USAJobs in order to exercise their priority placement status. This pilot permits priority candidates to be assessed with other competitive applicants. Anyone claiming priority status must provide a copy of their PPP registration and supporting documentation (e.g. RIF notice, Certification of Expected Separation) at the time of application to verify priority placement and eligibility. Are you claiming priority consideration under the WHS, PPP Pilot?
Assessment 1
Thank you for applying to the position of Supervisory IT Specialist (PLCYPLN), GS-2210-15, with the Department of Defense, Defense Technology Systems Administration, Management Directorate, IT and Cybersecurity Division.
1.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR 2210
Individuals must have IT related experience that demonstrates each of the four competencies listed below:
(1) Attention to Detail; (2) Customer Service; (3) Oral Communication; (4) Problem Solving
Select the appropriate statement below.
Individuals must have IT related experience that demonstrates each of the four competencies listed below:
(1) Attention to Detail; (2) Customer Service; (3) Oral Communication; (4) Problem Solving
Select the appropriate statement below.
2.
QUALIFICATIONS:
In order to qualify for this position, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the military or private sector) which has given the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and are directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Candidates for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess specialized experience.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (PLCYPLN), GS-15 level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the military, public or private sector.
In order to qualify for this position, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the military or private sector) which has given the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and are directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Candidates for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess specialized experience.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (PLCYPLN), GS-15 level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the military, public or private sector.
This position has Conditions of Employment that must be obtained prior to your start date and maintained for the duration of this employment.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartment Information security clearance.
Do you accept this condition of employment?
Do you accept this condition of employment?
4.
This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the civilian drug-testing program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is to (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if required, submit to urinalysis testing. The selectee must sign statements acknowledging the position is identified as a TDP.
Do you accept this condition of employment?
Do you accept this condition of employment?
5.
This position may require work to be performed outside normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime..
Are you willing to meet these requirements?
Are you willing to meet these requirements?
6.
This position requires travel away from your normal duty station for official business via military or commercial aircraft.
Are you willing to meet the travel requirement?
Are you willing to meet the travel requirement?
7.
This position requires the incumbent to obtain Information Assurance Management level II (IAM II) certification within 6 months of appointment. IAM level II certification must be IAW DoD 8570-01-M.
Do you accept this condition of employment?
Do you accept this condition of employment?
8.
This position requires incumbent to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and annually thereafter.
Do you accept this condition of employment?
Do you accept this condition of employment?
In this part you will respond to questions about your experience as it relates to the position for which you are applying. Carefully review the level descriptions (A to E) listed below. For each task question, choose the level description that best describes your experience and/or training. Your responses must be fully supported within the text of your resume. Failure to properly identify your experience may result in the lowering of your overall score and/or your disqualification for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Certify Information support plans to ensure agency's interoperability policies are implemented and properly assessed.
10.
Develop policy guidance to implement appropriate use of security technologies (encryption, authentication, security controls).
11.
Develops and maintains contingency plans for responding to a disruption in the operation of the agency's business processes and information systems.
12.
Evaluate systems compliance to ensure Information Technology security requirements are met.
13.
Integrates cybersecurity requirements into system specifications to assure systems can meet minimum applicable requirements for IT security and delivery a secure environment.
14.
Develop methods to monitor and measure the efficiency and effectiveness of policy and planning activities,
15.
Oversee the development and/or revision of cybersecurity strategies and policies to comply with emerging national requirements.
16.
Aligns information technology strategy, plans, and systems with the mission goals, structure, and processes of an organization or equivalent.
17.
Applies understanding of the organizational (or equivalent) culture to ensure technical systems operate effectively.
18.
Provides strategic plans and policies for research, analysis, and concept development to drive change management efforts and continued process improvement in support of the agency's (or equivalent) Information Enterprise.
19.
Monitors security-related issues with major defense policy, national security, or international security implications to inform future leadership decisions.
20.
Provides advice on complex issues in order to focus senior leaders' attention on issues pertaining to policy implementation.
21.
Develops operating policies and standards to optimize the quality and effectiveness of services.
22.
Applies knowledge of current events to understand the impact on organizational views and goals to develop agency policy.
23.
Plans work to be accomplished by the office to include setting priorities, deadlines, and makes appropriate adjustments when warranted.
24.
Provides staff with direction and advice regarding procedures and guidelines to ensure mission success.
25.
Provides advice to senior level staff relative to the development of agency program goals and objectives for assigned staff functions.
26.
Identifies developmental opportunities to enhance capabilities and professional growth of others.
27.
Conducts liaison between a variety of internal and external stakeholders to ensure activities are understood and completed.
28.
Presents high level briefings to leadership and staff addressing IT reform initiatives and activities to shape policy decisions.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
29.
Represent the organization on working groups; steering groups; or other meetings, conferences and seminars.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
30.
Advise on issues for adapting or implementing strategies and plans with regards to IT assets.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
31.
INTEGRITY CERTIFICATION
Your ratings in the questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents your submitted. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning: 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) have verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability as reflected in your resume.
Do you certify the accuracy of your responses?
Your ratings in the questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents your submitted. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning: 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) have verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability as reflected in your resume.
Do you certify the accuracy of your responses?