IT Specialist INFOSEC

Summary

This position is located at Bureau of the Fiscal Service Security Operations Division Cybersecurity Engineering & Operations Branch responsible for Bureau-Wide asset protection including Fiscal Agents and Franchise customers. The scope of impact is government-wide nationally and internationally and includes information in electronic print and other formats. Learn more about this agency

Summary

This position is located at Bureau of the Fiscal Service Security Operations Division Cybersecurity Engineering & Operations Branch responsible for Bureau-Wide asset protection including Fiscal Agents and Franchise customers. The scope of impact is government-wide nationally and internationally and includes information in electronic print and other formats. Learn more about this agency

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Accepting applications

Location

2 vacancies in the following locations

Birmingham AL

Washington DC

Hyattsville MD

Kansas City MO

Philadelphia PA

Austin TX

Parkersburg WV

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

Remote job No

Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Salary 106437 - 158322 per year

Pay scale & grade GS 13

Promotion potential 13

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time

Travel Required Not required

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series 2210 Information Technology Management

Supervisory status No

Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union No

Drug test No

Security clearance Not Required

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number 26-FS-12999831-DH

Control number 879014700

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Career transition CTAP ICTAP RPL Federal employees whose job agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Clarification from the agency U.S. citizens or U.S. Nationals no prior Federal experience is required.

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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ This announcement contains a two-phase process. Upon completion of Phase 1 you must click on the exclusive link to complete the manual assessment. The next phase it will take one hour at a minimum to complete.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13 level.

Perform security reviews for planned applications systems and infrastructure components.

Provide guidance and input on Security Assessment and Authorization SA&A reviews ensuring that activities are conducted in accordance with applicable policy including but not limited to FISMA NIST and Treasury requirements and framework

Provide guidance and input on Security Assessment and Authorization SA&A reviews ensuring that activities are conducted in accordance with applicable policy including but not limited to FISMA NIST and Treasury requirements and framework

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Conditions of employment

All newly appointed employees to the competitive or excepted service are subject to a probationary or trial period. During this time your performance conduct and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary or trial period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary or trial period ends your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor seek feedback and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.

Must successfully complete a background investigation. Periodic reinvestigation is required no later than five years after selection and at least every succeeding five years.

Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment at the time requested by the agency.

Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct DepositElectronic Funds Transfer.

If you are a male applicant born after December 31 1959 certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.

Go through a Personal Identity Verification PIV process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.

This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into Continuous Vetting. Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout ones employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBIs Rap Back service which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters e.g. arrests charges convictions involving enrolled individuals in near real-time.

For more information about individual rights Noncriminal Justice Applicants Privacy Rights - FBI FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf dni.gov.

Key Requirements

Please refer to Conditions of Employment. Click Print Preview to review the entire announcement before applying.

Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience please indicate dates of employment by monthdayyear and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.

For the GS-13 you must have one year full 52 weeks of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position includes developing testing implementing securing and hosting IT resources. Such experience must include ALL of the following

• Experience identifying IT systems and security problems to identify weaknesses develop and evaluate options and implement solutions AND

• Experience administering computer system networks and designing and evaluating operations in IT Security environments AND

• Experience generating reports of IT threats and vulnerabilities and managing systems that provide these reports AND

• Experience with networking concepts configuring security tools executing scans evaluating scan results and providing assistance with remediation.

In addition to meeting specialized experience at the GS-13 level individuals must have experience demonstrating each of the following competencies Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Information Management Interpersonal Skills Oral Communication Problem Solving Teamwork and Technical Competence.

A work sample may be used to determine if you meet the required proficiency levels.You will receive a sample job task or scenario to complete or you will provide a writing sample.

For the required proficiency levels and competency definitions please see the following link Competency-Based Qualification Standard for the Information Technology Management Series 2210

For Phase 2 you will access the exclusive link to complete the manual assessment provided at the end of the questionnaire.

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OTHER INFORMATION

We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.

This is a non-bargaining unit position.

This position is a high-risk public trust position.

Student loan repayment may be offered.

We offer opportunities for telework.

We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.

Our comprehensive benefits are very generous.

Our benefits package includes Challenging work opportunities for advancement competitive salaries bonuses and incentive awards. Eleven paid holidays 13 days of sick leave and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year. Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire. A wide choice of health insurance plans coverage for pre-existing conditions and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount up to 75 of the health insurance premiums.

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A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.

Optional Essay Questions

Applicants may choose to respond to four short essay questions 200 words max each to help us better understand your alignment with the agencys mission. These responses are optional and will not affect the applicants eligibility.

Reasonable Accommodation RA Requests

If you believe you have a disability i.e. physical or mental covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

To be considered for this position you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire this position requires an online assessment and a manual assessment Phase 2 that measures critical IT competencies needed to perform the job.

Phase 1

You will complete the application questionnaire and online assessment. Set aside two 2 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments however most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later you can re-use your unique assessment link.

This announcement is issued under Direct-Hire authority. Consistent with 5 U.S.C 3304 and OPM regulations 5 CFR 337 Subpart B on direct-hire. Competitive examining rules providing for rating and ranking and veterans preference do not apply. All candidates who meet qualification and other eligibility requirements may be referred for consideration.

Your application includes your résumé responses to the online questions and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a not qualified determination.

Rating

Competitive examining rules providing for rating and ranking and veterans preference do not apply.

You will be assessed on the following competencies knowledge skills abilities and other characteristicsAccountabilityAttention to DetailCustomer ServiceDecision MakingFlexibilityInfluencingNegotiatingIntegrityHonestyInterpersonal SkillsLearningReading ComprehensionReasoningSelf-ManagementStress ToleranceTeamwork

Phase 2

You will access the exclusive link to complete the manual assessment provided at the end of the questionnaire. Please be sure to allow sufficient time to complete the questions before the close date of the second announcement. Failure to complete the narrative questions will result in an incomplete application and no further consideration will be given.

Your narrative responses will be rated by a Subject Matter Expert SME to determine your level of proficiency.

The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

Referral

All candidates who meet all the qualifications and other eligibility requirements may be referred for consideration.

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance PlanCTAPInteragency Career Transition Assistance Plan ICTAP you must meet the definition of well-qualified below to receive priority selection.

To be considered well qualified at the GS-13 grade level and in addition to meeting specialized experience the applicant must have documented in hisher resume

A solid and comprehensive understanding of the position AND

Be able to perform the required tasks efficiently AND

Be proficient in applying the knowledge skills and abilities of the job.

To preview the application questionnaire httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire12999831

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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Required Documents

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Your application includes your résumé responses to the online questions and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a not qualified determination.

A complete application includes

1. A résumé

2. Vacancy question responses and

3. Submission of any required documents.

Please note that if you do not provide all required information as specified in this announcement you may not be considered for this position or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible.Please ensure all required documents including any required work samples narratives or other materials as stated in this announcement are attached to your application package.

All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. Cover letters are optional. Please limit your resume to two-pages. Applicants with resumes exceeding two-pages will be removed from consideration.

To receive full credit for relevant experience please list the monthdateyear and number of hours worked for experience listed on your résumé. We suggest that you preview the online questions as you may need to customize your résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions.

For resume writing guidance please visit USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job

CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN CTAP OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN ICTAP DOCUMENTATION

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee click CTAPICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

If you are qualifying based on foreign education you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions How to Apply

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The following instructions outline our application process.

You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 1159 p.m. Eastern Time ET on the closing date of this announcement.

We are available to assist you during business hours normally 800 a.m. - 500 p.m. ET Monday - Friday. If applying online poses a hardship please contact us by noon ET on the announcements closing date.

Are you unsure how to write your federal resume We are here to help. The Treasury Recruitment Service regularly offers Writing Your Federal Resume training sessions and other career-related information sessions to assist you in your career search journey. To register for a session click here to go to our Career Information Sessions webpage.

Fiscal Service provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.

To begin click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your résumé andor other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application.

IN ORDER TO COMPLETE BOTH PHASES YOU WILL NEED TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION IN BOTH ANNOUNCEMENTS. To do this

1. Click on the link provided in the last question of announcement number 1 this announcement. This will open a new window to the second announcement.

2. Before completing the application in the new window click back to announcement number 1 this announcement and finish the remaining steps through submitting your application.

3. Click back on the second new window for announcement number 2. You will need to click on the APPLY button on the second announcement and go through the 5 steps in USA Jobs to get to the narrative questions.

4. Review and submit your second announcement application.

Once completed BOTH announcements should show the Application Status as Application Submitted. Please do not share the link with anyone else as the exclusive link is for you to complete your application.

Suggested length for each job element response is no more than 2500 characters. Please allow sufficient time to complete before midnight on the close date of the announcement. The narrative responses are expected to take one hour at a minimum. Non-detailed and answers such as NA see resumé etc. will be deemed ineligible.

To update your application including supporting documentation

During the announcement open period return to your USAJOBS account find your application record and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

For more information regarding the job and applicant status please refer to USAJOBS Help Center - How to see your application and job status.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked e.g. spam-blocker you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

For additional information on how to apply please visit the Partnership for Public Services Go Government website.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicants criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment.

In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202c and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act.

Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at FairChanceActtreasury.gov. To learn more please visit our page at Treasury.govfairchanceact.

Agency contact information

Applicant Call Center Phone 304-480-7300

Email fiscalserviceinquiriesfiscal.treasury.gov

Address Security Operations Division Treasury Common Services Center Parkersburg WV 26101 US

Next steps

YOU MUST COMPLETE THE PHASE 2 QUESTIONS. Failure to complete the narrative questions will result in an incomplete application and no further consideration will be given.Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email.

After the Phase 2 announcement closes we will review your resumé and transcripts if appropriate to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Your application will then be reviewed by a SME to determine your level of proficiency. We may interview the best-qualified applicants.

After making a tentative job offer we will conduct any required suitability andor security background investigation.

Please note you will only receive status updates in the first announcement.

Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments.

The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement.

You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA.Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries

Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy

Financial suitability

New employee probationary period

Privacy Act

Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service

Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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Your application includes your résumé responses to the online questions and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a not qualified determination.

A complete application includes

1. A résumé

2. Vacancy question responses and

3. Submission of any required documents.

Please note that if you do not provide all required information as specified in this announcement you may not be considered for this position or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible.Please ensure all required documents including any required work samples narratives or other materials as stated in this announcement are attached to your application package.

All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. Cover letters are optional. Please limit your resume to two-pages. Applicants with resumes exceeding two-pages will be removed from consideration.

To receive full credit for relevant experience please list the monthdateyear and number of hours worked for experience listed on your résumé. We suggest that you preview the online questions as you may need to customize your résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions.

For resume writing guidance please visit USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job

CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN CTAP OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN ICTAP DOCUMENTATION

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee click CTAPICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

If you are qualifying based on foreign education you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions How to Apply

Help

The following instructions outline our application process.

You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 1159 p.m. Eastern Time ET on the closing date of this announcement.

We are available to assist you during business hours normally 800 a.m. - 500 p.m. ET Monday - Friday. If applying online poses a hardship please contact us by noon ET on the announcements closing date.

Are you unsure how to write your federal resume We are here to help. The Treasury Recruitment Service regularly offers Writing Your Federal Resume training sessions and other career-related information sessions to assist you in your career search journey. To register for a session click here to go to our Career Information Sessions webpage.

Fiscal Service provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.

To begin click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your résumé andor other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application.

IN ORDER TO COMPLETE BOTH PHASES YOU WILL NEED TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION IN BOTH ANNOUNCEMENTS. To do this

1. Click on the link provided in the last question of announcement number 1 this announcement. This will open a new window to the second announcement.

2. Before completing the application in the new window click back to announcement number 1 this announcement and finish the remaining steps through submitting your application.

3. Click back on the second new window for announcement number 2. You will need to click on the APPLY button on the second announcement and go through the 5 steps in USA Jobs to get to the narrative questions.

4. Review and submit your second announcement application.

Once completed BOTH announcements should show the Application Status as Application Submitted. Please do not share the link with anyone else as the exclusive link is for you to complete your application.

Suggested length for each job element response is no more than 2500 characters. Please allow sufficient time to complete before midnight on the close date of the announcement. The narrative responses are expected to take one hour at a minimum. Non-detailed and answers such as NA see resumé etc. will be deemed ineligible.

To update your application including supporting documentation

During the announcement open period return to your USAJOBS account find your application record and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

For more information regarding the job and applicant status please refer to USAJOBS Help Center - How to see your application and job status.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked e.g. spam-blocker you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

For additional information on how to apply please visit the Partnership for Public Services Go Government website.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicants criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment.

In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202c and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act.

Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at FairChanceActtreasury.gov. To learn more please visit our page at Treasury.govfairchanceact.

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Agency contact information

Applicant Call Center Phone 304-480-7300

Email fiscalserviceinquiriesfiscal.treasury.gov

Address Security Operations Division Treasury Common Services Center Parkersburg WV 26101 US

Next steps

YOU MUST COMPLETE THE PHASE 2 QUESTIONS. Failure to complete the narrative questions will result in an incomplete application and no further consideration will be given.Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email.

After the Phase 2 announcement closes we will review your resumé and transcripts if appropriate to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Your application will then be reviewed by a SME to determine your level of proficiency. We may interview the best-qualified applicants.

After making a tentative job offer we will conduct any required suitability andor security background investigation.

Please note you will only receive status updates in the first announcement.

Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments.

The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement.

You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA.Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.

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Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries

Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy

Financial suitability

New employee probationary period

Privacy Act

Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service

Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Additional locations

Philadelphia PA

Austin TX

Parkersburg WV

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