Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (PLCYPLN/INFOSEC)

A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicants resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. For additional assistance, please visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements Basic Requirements Experience: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience andor completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. -AND- Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: providing leadership and oversight at a directorates level -AND- (1) overseeing enterprise-wide Information Technology (IT) functions, including IT operations, cybersecurity, accessibility, information resource management, IT acquisition management. -AND- (2) providing oversight into cybersecurity program areas such as threat assessments, policy and architecture development, financial management, awareness and training, monitoring and providing evaluations of the effectiveness of cybersecurity measures. -AND- (3) ensuring that plans of action and milestones are in place to address identified vulnerabilities in a timely and effective manner. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, FLETC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for 3N-Critical Sensitive, High Risk as a condition of placement in this Top Secret position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support andor tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary. Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel and to attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. Driving a vehicle may be required. Trips to other elements within the organization are routine and trips to other government agencies or contractor sites may be required. The position works with information processing workstations. Intense concentration and performance of duties at maximum capability is required to meet deadlines. No special physical effort is required. Work Environment: The majority of the work is performed in an office setting. The position must be able to make site visits to on-site and off-site locations. The position spends time in private or on public transportation in conjunction with travel to meetings and visits to other government offices or contractor facilities. Working hours are within the typical workday, however major and non-major program, projects, and IT systems may require overtime or weekend support. The work area involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions. Temperatures in computer and network communications facilities are controlled to accommodate the hardware and may necessitate exposure to uncomfortable conditions. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies during the next 90 days. This could result in a few or many vacancies being filled from this announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment (position occupied block 34 on the SF-50 should show a 1), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your currenthighest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in GradeRange Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same gradejob). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Career Transition Assistance ProgramInteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAPICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAPICTAP eligible. View information about CTAPICTAP eligibility on OPMs Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under CTAPICTAP, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the Required Documents section of this announcement.