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Position Title
IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)
Agency
Army National Guard Units
Announcement Number
NE-121121420-AR-23-137 Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 to Monday, October 2, 2023
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Preferences
1. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
Conditions of Employment
1. This position is open to applicants Area 1 and 2 applicants. What is your current area of consideration?

AREA 1: Current permanent and indefinite technicians of the Nebraska Army or Air National Guard; and current Title 5 employees of the Nebraska Military Department who are military members of the Nebraska National Guard.
AREA 2: All Drill Status/M-Day members and temporary technicians of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard.
AREA 3: Current military service members who are willing and eligible to become members of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard.
AREA 4: All qualified candidates eligible and willing to become a member of the Nebraska National Air or Army National Guard prior to the effective date of hire.
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2. Are you an Enlisted member, Warrant Officer, or Officer in the grades of E6-E8, WO1-CW4 or O1-O3? (limit characters)
MILITARY MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING ELIGIBILITY TO JOIN THE NEBRASKA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PLEASE CONTACT THE LOCAL RECRUITING OFFICE AT 402-309-7458. (limit characters)
3. Selectee will obtain and maintain DODi 8570/8140 IAT-II Certification within 6 months of appointment, waiverable to 12 months. Initial training will be provided at the expense of the government. Exam fees may be reimbursed after successful exam completion. Do you understand failure to comply with this requirement may cause removal from the position? (limit characters)
4. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF A TOP SECRET (SCI) CLEARANCE TO BE CONSIDERED ELIGIBLE. Do you currently possess a Top Secret (SCI) security clearance? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Please answer all questions truthfully and to the best of your ability (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Do you possess experience, education or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled the applicant to understand the stages required to automate a work process. Experience may have been gained in work such as computer operator or assistant, computer sales representative, program analyst, or other positions that required the use or adaptation of computer programs and systems? (limit characters)
2. Do you possess at least 12 months experience at the GS-2210-11 or civilian equivalent of 36 months. Experience must include, education, or training that approaches techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization. Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls. Experience that required adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment. Experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Plan, organize, and direct the activities of the organization, ensuring that the advice and assistance provided complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. (limit characters)
4. Assign work to subordinate employees based on organization priorities and consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of the staff are effectively utilized to meet organization and customer needs. (limit characters)
5. Select or recommend selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills, and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives. (limit characters)
6. Identify employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. (limit characters)
7. Establish, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with National Guard Bureau and state personnel at all management levels. (limit characters)
8. Knowledge of information systems security principles and methods to design, develop, implement, and manage systems, networks, and data that ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability. (limit characters)
9. Knowledge of acquisition management policies and procedures to develop specifications and statements of work, review technical proposals, and monitor contractor performance for the acquisition of Info Tech hardware from vendors or support services from contractors. (limit characters)
10. As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for not selecting you from employment following acceptance.

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 documents or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 USC 1001); my eligibility may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment or I may be removed and debarred from Federal Service (5 CFR part 731). I understand that any information I give will be investigated.

Please take this opportunity to review your ratings 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, (3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability; and (4) realize you must join the respective Nebraska National Guard and wear the military uniform.

Failure to agree to this statement or answer this question will make you ineligible from further consideration for the position.
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