- Position Title
- IT Cybersecurity Specialist (CUSTSPT)
- Agency
- U.S. Coast Guard
- Announcement Number
- 20250115-83688-046984-PF-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, April 15, 2025 to Thursday, April 24, 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?
2.
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.
• 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.
3.
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.
• 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.
4.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the pay plan of the highest graded position you held on a permanent basis.
(limit 15 characters)
5.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the dates of the highest graded position you held. (MM-YYYY to MM-YYYY or Present)
(limit 50 characters)
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (CUSSPT), GS-12
Select the one statement that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (CUSSPT), GS-12
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
Do you have experience working on classified data systems and strictly adhering to security procedures?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
What experience do you have troubleshooting problems, configuring hardware and software, analyzing performance, developing and implementing corrective actions to ensure the operability of mission systems?
4.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience analyzing and resolving network problems?
5.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience implementing modifications to operating systems software such as UNIX and LINUX?
6.
With which systems or software do you have experience troubleshooting and resolving problems?
7.
Select the cyber security tasks you have performed.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience ensuring system security policies are implemented in network and system design
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
9.
Do you have experience making decisions in high pressure situations to resolve voice/data network problems and return systems/services to operation?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Which of the following describes your experience with conducting operating system evaluations, audits and/or reviews to ensure compliance with information assurance requirements for Unix and Linux?
11.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience installing and tuning systems running the Windows operating system?
12.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience resolving technical user issues (e.g., computer hardware and software) in a call center or help desk environment?
13.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience resolving technical user issues (e.g., computer hardware and software) in a call center or help desk environment?
14.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience identifying software/hardware security issues and developing solutions to these problems?
15.
Select the activities you have performed related to Information Assurance/Security.
Determined equipment and associated peripheral device requirements Planned for automation and telecommunications None of the abov
Determined equipment and associated peripheral device requirements Planned for automation and telecommunications None of the abov
16.
Select the customer support functions you have performed.
Training on agency-specific enterprise tools (e.g., CGPortal, CGBI, Direct Access, SharePoint server, CG Macros) Maintained a problem tracking database to ensure customer issues are resolved and to identify trends. Training on end user a
Training on agency-specific enterprise tools (e.g., CGPortal, CGBI, Direct Access, SharePoint server, CG Macros) Maintained a problem tracking database to ensure customer issues are resolved and to identify trends. Training on end user a
17.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience providing customer service to stakeholders?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
18.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.