IT Specialist (INFOSEC), ZP-2210-3 - DIRECT HIRE
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Department Of Commerce
All qualified United States Citizens or Nationals Permanent; Full-Time Competitive Career/Career Conditional This is a Direct Hire Public Notice; please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
The directions for applying to this announcement can be found in the How to Apply section of this Public Notice.
This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service, Pacific Islands Regional Office , located in Honolulu, HI.
This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS). This system replaced the Federal GS pay plan and structure. Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band. The ZP-3 is equivalent to the GS-11/12.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) for Honolulu, HI is 12.25% of the locality salary, and is not federally taxed. The COLA is not reflected in the locality salary shown in this vacancy announcement.
NOTE: This vacancy may be used to fill other ZP-2210-3 Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) positions throughout NOAA. The position must be alike (e.g.: within the same geographic locations, same grade/band requires the same qualifications as indicated in this vacancy announcement).
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply. Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable ( ). Must be suitable for federal employment. Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check. The individual selected for this position:
Manages FMC IT Security regulatory and reporting compliance;
Acts as the lead point of contact for security incident or violation response;
Manages IT Security vulnerability scanning for FMC;
Oversees all Assessment and Authorization (A&A;) activities in the FMC;
Develops guidance and procedures for local employees;
Defers policy related issues to the supervisor for systems not responsible for;
Interprets regulations, policies, and procedures and balances mission requirements against IT compliance;
Ensures supervisor is kept abreast of possible controversial issues.
There are no minimum education requirements for this position.
Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. To Qualify at the ZP-4 or GS13/14 Level:
SPECIALIZED
Experience: One full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZP-3 or GS-12 of the Federal service is defined as:
Knowledge of security documentation (security plans, risk assessments, contingency plans) and FISMA system certification and accreditation processes;
Knowledge of IT security policies, regulations, and guidance;
Knowledge of implementing IT Security training;
Knowledge of the Certification and Accreditation (C&A;) process and resulting Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms;); skill in conducting IT Security continuous monitoring activities;
Skill in conducting IT Security continuous monitoring activities;
Skill in performing IT cyber/information security, activities and functions;
Skill in performing periodic IT Security Vulnerability scanning of IT Systems;
Skill in IT Infrastructure, System and Network Administration, specifically the technical aspect of maintaining a secure IT environment;
Knowledge of security tools, database applications, OS hardening, secure programming techniques, intrusion detection systems and incident response handling procedures.
IT-related experience demonstrating:
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.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
NOTE: Your resume must document specialized experience and support your responses to the vacancy questions.
We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation. The best-qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.
To preview questions please click here. Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: . Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at . To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at and click on Application Status. Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.
If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by e-mail at or by phone at . The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET
For instructions on submitting your application in another format, please contact WFMO Staffing.
Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional . Your resume must indicate your citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59. Your resume should also list your education and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week. For work in the Federal service, please include the grade level for the position/s. Your resume may be used to validate your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation if applicable (see other information).
You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at and clicking on Track Your Online Application. The four points of notification are:
1. Application Received or Application Incomplete
2. Minimum Qualification Requirement Met or Minimum Qualification Not Met;
3. Eligible (Application Referred to the Selecting Official) or Eligible (Application Not Referred to the Selecting Official); and
4. Selected or Not Selected.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.). CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents along with required documents:
1. A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; a
Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or retirement, or similar notice).
2. A copy of your SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action, noting current position, grade level, and
duty location;
3. A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
4. Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents along with required documents:
1. A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of
disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your
recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military
Department that you are eligible for disability retirement.
2. A copy of your SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action, documenting your RIF separation, noting
your positions, grade level,and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you
through RPL, etc.;
3. A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
4. Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
The following links provide information on CTAP/ICTAP:
#ctap
#ictap
NOAA participates in e-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables
participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired
employees. !benefits.hms?orgId=16&jnum;=101571Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of Commerce
All qualified United States Citizens or Nationals Permanent; Full-Time Competitive Career/Career Conditional This is a Direct Hire Public Notice; please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
The directions for applying to this announcement can be found in the How to Apply section of this Public Notice.
This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service, Pacific Islands Regional Office , located in Honolulu, HI.
This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS). This system replaced the Federal GS pay plan and structure. Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band. The ZP-3 is equivalent to the GS-11/12.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) for Honolulu, HI is 12.25% of the locality salary, and is not federally taxed. The COLA is not reflected in the locality salary shown in this vacancy announcement.
NOTE: This vacancy may be used to fill other ZP-2210-3 Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) positions throughout NOAA. The position must be alike (e.g.: within the same geographic locations, same grade/band requires the same qualifications as indicated in this vacancy announcement).
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply. Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable ( ). Must be suitable for federal employment. Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check. The individual selected for this position:
Manages FMC IT Security regulatory and reporting compliance;
Acts as the lead point of contact for security incident or violation response;
Manages IT Security vulnerability scanning for FMC;
Oversees all Assessment and Authorization (A&A;) activities in the FMC;
Develops guidance and procedures for local employees;
Defers policy related issues to the supervisor for systems not responsible for;
Interprets regulations, policies, and procedures and balances mission requirements against IT compliance;
Ensures supervisor is kept abreast of possible controversial issues.
There are no minimum education requirements for this position.
Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. To Qualify at the ZP-4 or GS13/14 Level:
SPECIALIZED
Experience: One full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZP-3 or GS-12 of the Federal service is defined as:
Knowledge of security documentation (security plans, risk assessments, contingency plans) and FISMA system certification and accreditation processes;
Knowledge of IT security policies, regulations, and guidance;
Knowledge of implementing IT Security training;
Knowledge of the Certification and Accreditation (C&A;) process and resulting Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms;); skill in conducting IT Security continuous monitoring activities;
Skill in conducting IT Security continuous monitoring activities;
Skill in performing IT cyber/information security, activities and functions;
Skill in performing periodic IT Security Vulnerability scanning of IT Systems;
Skill in IT Infrastructure, System and Network Administration, specifically the technical aspect of maintaining a secure IT environment;
Knowledge of security tools, database applications, OS hardening, secure programming techniques, intrusion detection systems and incident response handling procedures.
IT-related experience demonstrating:
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.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
NOTE: Your resume must document specialized experience and support your responses to the vacancy questions.
We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation. The best-qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.
To preview questions please click here. Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: . Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at . To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at and click on Application Status. Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.
If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by e-mail at or by phone at . The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET
For instructions on submitting your application in another format, please contact WFMO Staffing.
Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional . Your resume must indicate your citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59. Your resume should also list your education and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week. For work in the Federal service, please include the grade level for the position/s. Your resume may be used to validate your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation if applicable (see other information).
You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at and clicking on Track Your Online Application. The four points of notification are:
1. Application Received or Application Incomplete
2. Minimum Qualification Requirement Met or Minimum Qualification Not Met;
3. Eligible (Application Referred to the Selecting Official) or Eligible (Application Not Referred to the Selecting Official); and
4. Selected or Not Selected.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.). CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents along with required documents:
1. A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; a
Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or retirement, or similar notice).
2. A copy of your SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action, noting current position, grade level, and
duty location;
3. A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
4. Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents along with required documents:
1. A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of
disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your
recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military
Department that you are eligible for disability retirement.
2. A copy of your SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action, documenting your RIF separation, noting
your positions, grade level,and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you
through RPL, etc.;
3. A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
4. Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
The following links provide information on CTAP/ICTAP:
#ctap
#ictap
NOAA participates in e-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables
participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired
employees. !benefits.hms?orgId=16&jnum;=101571Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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