Lead IT Specialist (INFOSEC)(Perimeter Security)

Summary

PLEASE NOTE: Based on the current hiring restrictions, selectees may be subject to additional approvals prior to an offer being extended. As an Lead IT Specialist (INFOSEC)(Perimeter Security), you will plan, analyze develop, test for quality assurance, configure implement, integrate and manage networked systems used for the transmission of information in voice, data, and video formats as specifically related to Perimeter Security.

Duties

• ***Important: This vacancy uses a two-phase application process. You must complete this announcement and use the exclusive link provided at the end of the questionnaire to complete Phase 2, the required Work Sample/narrative assessment. Both announcements must show Application Submitted for your application to be complete. Phase 2 will take one hour, at a minimum, to complete.*** As an Lead IT Specialist (INFOSEC)(Perimeter Security), you will: Serve as a Fiscal Service and Treasury Lead IT Specialist working on the Bureau's IT communications infrastructure and Treasury wide Trusted Internet Connection infrastructure respectively. Ensure the interoperability and interconnectivity to and from perimeter security communication hardware and equipment components and that maximum capability is being achieved at minimum cost. Evaluate perimeter security equipment against desired standards for reliability and efficiency. Conduct feasibility studies preliminary to application system changes, or proposed changes in perimeter security equipment to meet special requirements, by evaluating the benefits of various equipment configurations. Maintain a knowledge of network and TIC related security policies and guidelines. Reviews policies and procedures and recommends changes to optimize or improve security and utilization of present systems.

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 month/day/year and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé. Specialized Experience 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 is defined as: Experience performing IT work that involves planning, leading, or developing assignments, and directing or leading administrative and technical IT projects and programs in order to support technologies, operations, applications, and activities within the Branch. For the GS-13, examples of such experience could include: - Experience leading a team for IT related projects. OR - Experience in the technical planning, engineering, deployment, and support of IT systems; OR - Experience as an administrator of IT systems or devices such as networking devices, servers, DNS (Domain Names System), MTA (Mail Transfer Agent), and Proxy Service; OR - Providing liaison, recommendations and technical information between an organization and customers In addition to meeting specialized experience, individuals must meet proficiency levels in each of the following IT competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Information Management, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Technical Competence A Work Sample will be used to determine if you meet the required proficiency levels. A Work Sample/narrative assessment will be used to determine whether you meet the required competency proficiency levels. To complete the Work Sample, you must use the exclusive link provided at the end of this announcement's questionnaire to access Phase 2.For the required proficiency levels and competency definitions, please see the following link: Competency-Based Qualification Standard for the Information Technology Management Series, 2210 If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), achieve a well-qualified score of 85 or higher to receive priority consideration.

Requirements

Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. 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. 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 Deposit/Electronic 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. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Please refer to the "Additional Information" section for additional Conditions of Employment.

Evaluations

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 Work Sample (Phase 2) that measures critical IT competencies needed to perform the job. Phase 1: You must complete this announcement, including the application, questionnaire, required documents, and any required online assessments. Phase 2: You must use the exclusive link provided at the end of the Phase 1 questionnaire to access the second announcement and complete the required Work Sample/narrative questions. The Work Sample/narrative responses will be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to determine your level of proficiency in the required competencies. Failure to complete and submit both announcements will result in an incomplete application and no further consideration. 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 characteristics): Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork 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 Plan(CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must achieve a well-qualified score of 85 or higher to receive priority consideration. To preview the application questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13000555 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 agency's mission. These responses are optional and will not affect the applicant's eligibility.

How to apply

Important: To complete the full application process, you must submit applications under both announcements. You will only receive status updates in the first announcement. How to Apply: Click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. In the last question of announcement number 1, which is this announcement, click on the link provided. This will open a new window to the second announcement. Before completing the application in the new window, click back to announcement number 1, which is this announcement, and finish the remaining steps through submitting your application. Click the Submit Application button for announcement number 1 prior to 11:59 p.m. ET on the announcement closing date. 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 five steps in USAJOBS to get to the narrative questions. 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 as the exclusive link is for you to complete your application. Suggested length for each competency response is no more than 300 words. 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 answers such as N/A, see resumé, etc. will be deemed ineligible. If you are required to complete USA Hire assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will appear on your application submission screen and will also be sent by email. It will include your unique assessment access link and completion deadline. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Set aside about one (1) hour 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. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. For more information regarding the job and applicant status, please refer to USAJOBS Help Center - How to see your application and job status. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application. 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 Service's Go Government website. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) 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, [email protected]. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.

What to expect next

To view the announcement status or your application, visit:https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application. You will only receive status updates in the first announcement. 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. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, please note that if you provide an inaccurate email address, or if your mailbox is full or blocked, such as by a spam blocker, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email. After the Phase 2 announcement closes, we will review your resumé and transcript(s), 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 and/or security background investigation.

Required documents

Please review the entire announcement before applying. This is Phase 1 of 2 for this vacancy. A complete application requires submission of this announcement and completion of the required Phase 2 Work Sample/narrative questions using the exclusive link provided at the end of this announcement's questionnaire. A complete application includes: 1. Resume- 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 résumé to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, your resume will still be accepted, however only the first 2 pages will be reviewed and considered for qualifications and eligibility determination in whether or not the minimum qualifications for the position have been met. To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year 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? 2. Vacancy Questionnaire Responses You must complete the online vacancy questionnaire for this announcement. 3. Required Supporting Documents You must submit any required supporting documents listed in this announcement that apply to you. This may include documentation for CTAP/ICTAP or other special hiring consideration, if applicable. CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible 4. Phase 2 Work Sample/Narrative Responses You must complete and submit the required Phase 2 Work Sample/narrative questions using the exclusive link provided at the end of this announcement's questionnaire. Suggested length for each Work Sample/narrative response is no more than 300 words. Please allow sufficient time to complete the responses before midnight on the closing date of the Phase 2 announcement. Narrative responses are expected to take at least one hour to complete. Non-detailed answers, such as N/A, "See Resumé," etc., will be deemed ineligible. Failure to complete and submit the Phase 2 Work Sample/narrative questions will result in an incomplete application and no further consideration. 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.

Other information

OTHER INFORMATION: Factors such as cost effectiveness, labor market conditions and difficulties in filling the position will be reviewed in determining if payment of relocation expenses is in the best interest of the Government. 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 critical sensitive position.. 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. [remove if a temp appointment] A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions. TCSC 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. 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 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, based on your adjudication decision. 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. (https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)