- Position Title
- STUDENT TRAINEE (IT MANAGEMENT)
- Agency
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
- Announcement Number
- SED-DE-12138173-24-KR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, November 16, 2023 to Wednesday, November 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.
Pathways Internship - Are you currently a student that has been accepted for enrollment or are enrolled at least half-time in an accredited high school, college, professional, technical, vocational, or trade school pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate? You must remain enrolled and will be required to provide proof of current student status to be eligible for this program.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent (e.g., letter from the registrar, acceptance letter, unofficial transcripts).
Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes the following:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent (e.g., letter from the registrar, acceptance letter, unofficial transcripts).
Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes the following:
- Your name
- Name of the educational institution
- Declared degree program
- Anticipated date of degree conferral
- Course title(s), credits completed, grade received, and date of completion
- Grade Point Average (GPA)
3.
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 this Student Trainee (IT Management/Cyber) GS-2299-1/2/3/4/5 position with the Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. It is important to note that all your responses are subject to review and verification. If after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and or experience, you will be rated ineligible or your score will be lowered.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one statement that best describes your experience and/or education for the GS-01 position:
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one statement that best describes your experience and/or education for the GS-02 position:
3.
From the descriptions below, select the one statement that best describes your experience and/or education for the GS-03 position:
4.
From the descriptions below, select the one statement that best describes your experience and/or education for the GS-04 position:
5.
From the descriptions below, select the one statement that best describes your experience and/or education for the GS-05 position:
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and other relevant documents you submit. You may be found ineligible if your supporting documentation does not support your claims.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience assisting with public-facing cyber outreach and engagement.
7.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience supporting the overall work of the office ensuring smooth operation, proper delivery of services, and effective customer support.
8.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience assisting with the generation of program source codes using various computer languages.
9.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience assisting with network monitoring and incident response.
10.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience with applying hardware and software updates to systems.
11.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience researching cybersecurity tools and techniques.
12.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience assisting with the analysis of cybersecurity programs and researching new solutions for emerging cyber security threats.
13.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience assisting with the analyzing and evaluating security log data.
14.
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 international 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.