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Position Title
IT Specialist (Cyber Security Auditor, InfoSec)
Agency
Office of Inspector General
Announcement Number
HHS-OIG-DH-23-12149995 Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 to Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Do you wish to be considered under a CTAP (Career Transition Assistance Plan) eligibility? You may qualify for CTAP eligibility if all of the statements apply to you:
  • You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy.
  • You have been (or will be) involuntarily separated from the agency advertising this position, due to a reduction-in-force.
  • You are applying to a position that is at (or below) the grade level of the position separated from.
  • You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position separated from.
  • Your last performance rating of record is at least "fully successful" or equivalent.
For more information about CTAP, please see the Career Transition Assistance site on USAJOBS.

To verify your eligibility for CTAP:
You must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must also submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action showing position, tenure code, grade & step, and full name/DOB/SSN.
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3. Do you wish to be considered under the ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan) eligibility? You may qualify for ICTAP if all of the following statements apply to you:
  • You are located in the same local commuting area of the position being advertised.
  • You were (or will be) separated from a position at an agency outside of the HHS due to a reduction-in-force.
  • You are applying to a position that is at (or below) the grade level of the position from which you have been (or will be) separated.
  • You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you have been (or will be) separated.
  • Your last performance rating of record is at least "fully successful" or equivalent.
For more information about ICTAP, please review the Career Transition Assistance site on USAJOBS.

To verify your eligibility for ICTAP:
You must submit a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must also submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action, showing the agency, position held, tenure and appointment codes, and full biographical information (name, DOB, and SSN).
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4. In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you served or are you currently serving as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee? You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.

• A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).
• A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
• A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
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Assessment 1
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answers to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a loss of consideration. (limit characters)
1. Does your resume demonstrate specialized IT Specialist experience in the major area information security and show that you possess the following required competencies: (1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail; (2) Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services; (3) Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately; and (5) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
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2. Choose the one answer that best describes your experience as related to the specialized experience requirements for the Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-13 position.
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3. 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.
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