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Position Title
IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)
Agency
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Announcement Number
NTIA-OPCM-ST-24-12529899 Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, August 30, 2024 to Thursday, September 5, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. If you are a Federal civilian employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving?

Note: If you are unsure of your appointment type, refer to your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), ask your servicing human resources office, or contact the human resources representative listed in the vacancy announcement.
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3. If you answered "Other" to the previous "Federal Civilian Appointment Type" question , please enter your current appointment type. Otherwise, enter "Not Applicable" if this does not apply to you. (limit characters)
4. If you are a current Federal civilian employee, by what agency/office or Department of Commerce bureau are you employed? (limit characters)
5. If you answered "Other" to the "Federal Civilian Agency Employment" question, please enter the agency and organization. Otherwise enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you. (limit characters)
6. If you are eligible for reinstatement based on prior Federal service and you are NOT currently serving in the competitive service as a permanent career or career-conditional Federal civilian employee, please indicate the beginning and ending dates of your prior Federal civilian employment. If you are not eligible for reinstatement please enter NA. Note: Use the format From MM-YYYY to MM-YYYY. (limit characters)
7. If you are eligible for appointment under an Interchange agreement or similar authority, please identify the organization in which you work(ed). Enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you. (limit characters)
8. If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the pay plan of the highest grade level or pay band you held on a permanent basis. Enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you.

Note: You can locate your pay plan in Block #16 on your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
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9. If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the highest grade level (or equivalent) you held on a permanent basis. (limit characters)
10. What is your grade level? Enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you.

Note: You can locate your grade level (or equivalent) in Block #18 on your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
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11. If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the beginning and ending dates of the highest grade level (or equivalent) that you held. Enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you. (limit characters)
12. If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian career or career in the competitive service, what is the highest full performance level (promotion potential) of the position you held on a permanent basis?

Note: Your highest full performance level should be shown in the "Remarks" section of you Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that documents your initial placement into that position.
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13. Does the Department of Commerce employ any member of your family? (limit characters)
14. If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service system? (limit characters)
15. Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity?

Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
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16. Have you accepted a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) from a Federal agency within the past 5 years? (limit characters)
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBLITY QUESTIONS CAREFULLY: Your answers will be used to determine your eligibility to apply to this job opportunity announcement. You will be considered under the eligibility option(s) to which you answer YES. Select YES to all eligibility options for which you want to be considered. If you respond NO to meeting the criteria for all the eligibilities, you will not be considered for the positions(s) under this announcement.

NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
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17. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:

• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources:  https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
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18. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS)?

If yes, confirm that you are indicated on the PCS orders; and you
• have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders
• are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location AND• have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders.

-OR-

Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?

-OR-

Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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19. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:
• 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.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, 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 submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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20. Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the competitive service AND have you never held the full performance level of this position?

--OR--

Were you formerly employed as a Federal civilian employee on a permanent competitive appointment or did you obtain career-conditional status (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) AND have you never held the full performance level of this position?

--OR--

Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service that holds a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level than the position being announced? To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee:
You must submit a copy of your SF-50; Notification of Personnel Action or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 must reflect:
  • Career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND
  • Status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
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21. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:
• 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.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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22. Are you eligible for appointment under an Interchange agreement or other similar authority?

For more information on interchange agreements and similar authorities, click here:  
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=InterchangeAgreementsWithOtherMeritSystems 
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23.

Are you a current and former temporary who is/was was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and:

  • was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
  • served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
  • performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
  • if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.

To verify your eligibility, you must provide a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) and performance appraisal that demonstrates you meet the requirements outlined in the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act.https://www.chcoc.gov/sites/default/files/Land%20Management%20Workforce%20Flexibility%20Act%20Implementing%20Policy%20Guidance%20FAQs.pdf

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24. Are you a current Federal employee who holds or has previously held a career or career conditional position in the competitive service with equal or higher promotion potential as being announced?

--OR--

Are you a former Federal employee who previously held a career or career-conditional position in the competitive service, separated from the Federal government over a year ago, and your last performance rating on record as a Federal employee was at least Fully Successful (or equivalent)?

--OR--

Are you a current Federal employee who holds or has previously held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level than the position being announced?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status AND your last Federal performance appraisal plan. Your SF-50 must reflect:
  • Career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND
  • Your Status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
  • Your last Federal performance appraisal plan must reflect:
  • Rating of Fully Successful (or equivalent)
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25. Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months? 

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Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?

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Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request. 
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26. Schedule A Disability:  Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.

To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
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27. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:

• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• are entitled to veterans' preference?

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
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Preferences
1. Have you held a political appointment within the previous 5-year period? (limit characters)
2. I authorize the sharing of my application for other similar positions. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: Thank you for your interest in the (Insert title) position. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this assessment questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position and 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. (limit characters)
1. Select the statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) work at the GS-14 level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. (Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.) (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
2. Which of the following statements best describes your experience providing guidance and making recommendations on new technologies? (limit characters)
3. Which of the following statements best describes your experience developing and synchronizes organization data management requirements to ensure alignment and integration of information technology across the organization to ensure optimal use of information technology resources? (limit characters)
4. Which of the following statements best describes your experience providing day-to-day oversight of a variety of major projects to include multi-functional cybersecurity program(s) and technical projects, which involve high interest, high value cybersecurity equipment, software, and emerging technologies both in the cloud and in the on-premises environment? (limit characters)
5. Which of the following statements best describes your experience developing technical papers for new cybersecurity trends and developments? (limit characters)
6. Which of the following statements best describes your experience directing technical experts who are responsible for formulating, integrating, evaluating, and implementing cybersecurity plans, policies, standards, and architectures to provide the most reliable, secure, cost effective, and user-friendly solution that responds to the identified cybersecurity requirements? (limit characters)
7. Which of the following statements best describes your experience ensuring cybersecurity programs, policies and procedures are coordinated and staffed as required and overseeing the development and dissemination of implementation guidance? (limit characters)
8. Which of the following statements best describes your experience preparing and evaluating results of special studies, identifying problems, addressing user concerns, and resolving complex issues related to and in support of the cybersecurity planning process? (limit characters)
9. Which of the following statements best describes your experience providing highly technical advice, guidance, and instruction to functional users, managers, and applications programmers? (limit characters)
10. Which of the following statements best describes your experience analyzing Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA) to determine the applicability of the alert on Information Technology (IT) assets and assures the required security features, procedures, patches, and updates are implemented to meet all suspense dates and to mitigate the vulnerability? (limit characters)
11. Which of the following statements best describes your experience representing an organization in the development of cybersecurity metrics to meet administration Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM), and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) goals? (limit characters)
12. Which of the following statements best describes your experience communicating with individuals or groups from outside of the organization, including consultants, contractors, vendors, or representatives of professional associations, the media, or public interest groups, in moderately unstructured settings? (limit characters)
13. Which of the following statements best describes your experience influencing and persuading employees and managers to accept and implement findings and recommendations? (limit characters)
14. Which of the following statements best describes your experience performing initial contact and liaison activities with organizations responsible for new or emerging information technology in the cloud or on premise? (limit characters)
15. Which of the following statements best describes your experience ensuring coordination and/or collaboration on cybersecurity activities across an organization? (limit characters)
16. Which of the following statements best describes your experience developing policy, procedures, and guidelines for specific areas of work; and formulate interpretations that may take the form of policy statements and guidelines? (limit characters)
17. Please certify that you have accurately and truthfully represented your level of work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and/or education when completing this questionnaire as your responses, resume and supporting documents will be reviewed for accuracy and completeness as appropriate. Deliberate attempts to falsify information are grounds for non-selection and for termination. Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. (limit characters)