- Position Title
- IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALST (PLCYPLN)
- Agency
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
- Announcement Number
- OSPP-DHA-12144850-23-JM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Saturday, September 30, 2023 to Friday, October 13, 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 Federal civilian employee surplus or displaced from the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm the following:
• 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.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of the following:
If yes, confirm the following:
• 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.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of the following:
- Certification of Expected Separation, notice of position abolishment, notice of eligibility for discontinued service retirement, Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement; AND
- SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', documenting your RIF separation, noting your position, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through reemployment priority list (RPL), etc.; AND
- Latest performance appraisal including your rating; AND
- Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
3.
Are you a current or former Federal civilian employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm the following:
• 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.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of the following:
If yes, confirm the following:
• 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.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of the following:
- Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement; AND
- SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', documenting your RIF separation, noting your position, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through reemployment priority list (RPL), etc.; AND
- Latest performance appraisal including your rating; AND
- Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
Preferences
1.
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.
2.
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 an IT Cybersecurity (INFOSEC) position with the Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
1.
Select one statement from the choices below to show how you meet the qualification requirements for this position at the GS-14 level.
2.
If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of 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.