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Position Title
IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (NETWORK)
Agency
U.S. Marine Corps
Announcement Number
ST-12684180-25-EG Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 to Monday, February 10, 2025
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. Are you an active duty service member with a statement of service showing that you expect to be honorably discharged or released from the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after submitting your application? Please note: you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification.

You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (e.g., Honorable, General, etc.).  Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.  

Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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3. Are you a retired civil service federal employee seeking reemployment?

If yes, you are required to submit a copy of your retirement SF-50 (or equivalent). In addition, you must select another eligibility (e.g., Former Federal Employee, VEOA, etc.) for which you can claim on this job opportunity announcement.

Failure to select another eligibility will make you ineligible for consideration.

The Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Navy (DON) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. Annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They are not eligible for retirement contributions, to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan, nor to a supplemental or re-determined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e. retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8416(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment, as appropriate.

Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

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4. Are you currently employed as a permanent federal employee?

This includes competitive service, excepted service, or Senior Executive service in a Federal agency. 

You may also claim this eligibility if you are entitled to it by legal statute.
 
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 AND the SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if not reflected on your most recent SF-50. Failure to submit this documentation with your application will result in a rating of ineligible.

If you are a DoD employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF- 50(s) from MyBiz.  Failure to provide documentation that fully supports your claim will result in a rating of ineligible.
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5. Are you a Veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were separated under honorable conditions? 

You are an eligible veteran if:
-you served on active duty for a period of more than 180 days and were discharged or released therefrom with other than a dishonorable discharge -OR-
-you were discharged or released from active duty because of a service connected disability -OR-
-you were in a reserve component under an order to active duty pursuant to section 12301(a), (d), or (g), 12302, or 12304 of title 10, served on active duty during a period of war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge is authorized & was discharged or released from such duty with other than a dishonorable discharge -OR-
-you were discharged or released from active duty by reason of a sole survivorship discharge (as that term is defined in section 1174(i) of title 10).

You must provide a DD-214 "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing all dates of service, as well as character of service (e.g., Honorable, General, etc.). 
If you are a disabled veteran you must submit one of the following:
-an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veteran Affairs or branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the present existence of the service connected disability, the percentage and nature of the service connected disability(s). 
-an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veteran Affairs or branch of the Armed Forces, certifying the receipt of a non-service connected disability pension
-an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veteran Affairs or branch of the Armed Forces, certifying retirement due to a service-connected disability, or a transfer to the Disability Retirement List.

Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

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6. I am an MR or NG Reserve Technician who will lose or has lost my military membership through no fault of my own after completing at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area in accordance with Section 3329(b) of Title 5, U.S.C. This preference eligibility is valid for 1 year after separation.

NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist found here and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG membership (through no fault of your own) and that you have completed at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.

NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
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7. I am currently on retained grade based on receiving a written RIF notification letter of a change to lower grade, or a notification letter of a classification downgrade dated within the last 2 years. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area.

NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" for this statement, you must submit a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist found here and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a RIF change-to-lower-grade notice, and an SF-50 reflecting your RIF change to lower grade.

NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not accepted permanent Federal employment at your retained grade, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
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8. Are you the spouse of a relocating Armed Forces member?  If yes, please confirm the following:

I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 

NOTE 1:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 

NOTE 2:  Spouses may exercise their spouse preference and priority status through the application-based process up to 30 calendar days prior to the military sponsor's reporting date to the new duty station or upon relocation anytime thereafter during the sponsor's tour. Spouses who do not initially relocate with their sponsor cannot exercise spouse preference and priority status until they are actually residing in the commuting area of the sponsor's duty station.

NOTE 3:  You must include a completed copy of the UPDATED Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist found here along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum: A copy of the PCS orders, and your marriage certificate or license.

Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
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9. I am an MR or NG Technician who will be or has been involuntarily medically retired due to a service-connected medical disability that disqualifies me from military membership or from holding my required military grade, and have applied for or am receiving a disability retirement annuity. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area. I understand that the position for which I am applying must be at the same grade or equivalent level, tenure, and work schedule as the position held currently or upon separation.

NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist found here and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received that states you are no longer eligible for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability.

NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
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Preferences
1. Where did you hear about this job? We know you saw this announcement on USAJOBS, but did you hear about it somewhere else first?

Please tell us where you first heard about this job.
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2. Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316 (relating to the Executive Schedule)?
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Are you a current or former Schedule A, Schedule C, or appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
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Are you a current or former non-career SES, Limited Term SES, or Limited Emergency SES in the Executive Branch?
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Are you a current or former political appointee in the Executive Branch?

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. A recent or former political appointee is defined as someone who held a political appointment covered by OPM's policy within the previous 5-year period. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories above, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

For more information see https://www.chcoc.gov/content/political-appointees-and-career-civil-service-positions-4 and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/oversight-activities/faqs/

If you answer Yes to this question, you must provide your current or past SF50 for the political appointment.
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3. I authorize my application information being shared with hiring managers for similar positions. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement. (limit characters)
Conditions of Employment
1. I currently possess a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and am willing and able to maintain required level of clearance while employed in the subject position. (limit characters)
2. This position requires a pre-employment polygraph examination which includes, but is not limited to all or some of these specific questions: previous or current drug use (including marijuana), truthfulness of employment application, and criminal history. I am willing and able to submit to the polygraph examination.
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3. This position requires that the selectee complete and pass a pre-employment drug test. I am willing and able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug test. (limit characters)
4. I am willing and able to submit to random drug testing (urinalysis) on a recurring basis. This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP) and I am willing and able to refrain from the use of illegal drugs as defined under federal law in the Controlled Substances Act and if requested, I will submit to urinalysis testing. Further, I am willing and able to sign a statement acknowledging the position is occupied as a TDP, and that I am subject to random drug testing as a condition of employment. (limit characters)
5. I am willing and able to travel away from my duty location. (limit characters)
6. I am willing and able to obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases. (limit characters)
7. I am willing and able to accept a "Mission Essential" position. This entails continued performance of duties and responsibilities designated as mission essential functions of an activity. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GG-2210-11, IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (NETWORK). (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Operate network tools (e.g., SharePoint, Networks MTO, Defense Industrial Financial Management System [DIFMS], Master Scheduling Support Tool [MSST]) to execute daily production work functions. (limit characters)
3. Use automation systems and information technology (IT) to support the operation of a networked library catalog, proxy server, and document repository tools. (limit characters)
4. Use various networks and automated systems to receive and report movement requirements. (limit characters)
5. Analyze network architecture trends to improve network access control. (limit characters)
6. Analyze network information to determine network usage, disk space availability, or server function. (limit characters)
7. Configure network assets (e.g., servers, routers, switches, hubs, firewalls, peripherals, hardware, software, or similar assets) to support customer network communications. (limit characters)
8. Administer operating systems (e.g., Microsoft Windows, Linux, UNIX, or similar systems) to evaluate hardware or software systems in a virtual environment. (limit characters)
9. Develop operating system implementation plans to support organizational requirements. (limit characters)
10. Install operating systems to meet an organization's information technology (IT) needs. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
11. Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration? (limit characters)