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Supervisory IT Specialist (OS/INFOSEC) / IT Auditor (FT)
Summary:
This position is located the Office of Inspector General (OIG), U.
S.
Department of State (Department).
The OIG has statutory authority covering the Department and the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM).
Oversight responsibility includes conducting and reporting on inspections, investigations, audits, and special inquiries of all overseas and domestic Department entities.
Duties:
Work involves planning, testing, coordinating, installing, configuring, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining hardware and software systems in support of the organization’s IT architecture and business needs.
Plans and schedules the installation of new or modified hardware and operating systems and application software.
Performs the full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities with technical oversight of contracted staff.
Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, set priorities, and establishes a schedule for the work capabilities of employees.
Responsible for implementing and enforcing all safety rules, regulations, and directives that are applicable to the work supervised.
Create and maintain documentation related to federal government laws and regulations to keep systems and networks properly accredited.
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit:
www.
dhs.
gov/E-Verify/.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
Statement of Employment & Financial Interest required prior to appointment.
Qualifications:
Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of this announcement.
If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.
NOTE:
Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time-after-competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.
Time-In-Grade Requirements:
Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F.
Applicants applying for the GS-14 grade level must meet the following requirements:
Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience 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 Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
Experience related to difference aspects of management of a Data Center.
Experience managing on premises and/or cloud based infrastructure and application deployments and solutions.
Experience in computer systems architecture/configuration techniques, analysis and system design methodologies, and software evaluation techniques.
Thorough understanding of FISMA process and requirements, audits support and continuous monitoring efforts.
Experience with managing cyber threat and vulnerabilities; industry-standard and OIG security analysis principles and methods, specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses; industry methods for evaluating, implementing, and disseminating information technology (IT) security assessment, monitoring, detection, and remediation tools and procedures utilizing standards-based concepts and capabilities.
NOTE:
In order to qualify for this position, your experience MUST be IT-related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.
There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.
In addition, the applicant’s experience must also demonstrate that the candidate possesses the following qualities:
Ability to assign, review, and supervise the work of others; Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances; Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress; Willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view; and Capacity to see the job through.
Education:
Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.
Additional information:
For reasonable accommodation at the U.
S.
Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or [email protected]
gov.
If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days.
Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume will be conducted and compared against your responses to the assessment questions to determine if you are qualified for this job.
Note:
Responses to questions that are not fully supported by the information in your resume may result in adjustments to your rating.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements, as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement, will be assigned a score between 70 and 100.
The assessment is used to measure the degree in which your background matches the competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities) required for this position.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:
Knowledge of complex hardware and software systems and applications.
Ability to manage the work associated with the OIG Data Center.
Knowledge of computer software architecture/configuration techniques, analysis and system design methodologies, and software evaluation techniques.
Ability to provide configuration control and management of computer software.
Knowledge of computer languages and operating systems.
Ability to evaluate/adapt/convert deployed hardware.
Knowledge of new and emerging development and trends in Data Center technologies including but not limited to server, network, security, end users computing devices and conferencing solutions.
Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview.
Qualified non-competitive candidates must be deemed best qualified based on the applicant assessment in order to be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview.
Agency Career and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP and ICTAP) candidates must be rated Well Qualified for the position and earn a score of at least 85 (when applicants are rated in a range of 70 to 100) to receive consideration for selection priority.
Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.
Some supplemental documents may contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you.
You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application.
You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.
Quick Apply.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Supervisory IT Specialist (OS/INFOSEC) / IT Auditor (FT)
Summary:
This position is located the Office of Inspector General (OIG), U.
S.
Department of State (Department).
The OIG has statutory authority covering the Department and the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM).
Oversight responsibility includes conducting and reporting on inspections, investigations, audits, and special inquiries of all overseas and domestic Department entities.
Duties:
Work involves planning, testing, coordinating, installing, configuring, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining hardware and software systems in support of the organization’s IT architecture and business needs.
Plans and schedules the installation of new or modified hardware and operating systems and application software.
Performs the full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities with technical oversight of contracted staff.
Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, set priorities, and establishes a schedule for the work capabilities of employees.
Responsible for implementing and enforcing all safety rules, regulations, and directives that are applicable to the work supervised.
Create and maintain documentation related to federal government laws and regulations to keep systems and networks properly accredited.
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit:
www.
dhs.
gov/E-Verify/.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
Statement of Employment & Financial Interest required prior to appointment.
Qualifications:
Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of this announcement.
If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.
NOTE:
Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time-after-competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.
Time-In-Grade Requirements:
Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F.
Applicants applying for the GS-14 grade level must meet the following requirements:
Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience 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 Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
Experience related to difference aspects of management of a Data Center.
Experience managing on premises and/or cloud based infrastructure and application deployments and solutions.
Experience in computer systems architecture/configuration techniques, analysis and system design methodologies, and software evaluation techniques.
Thorough understanding of FISMA process and requirements, audits support and continuous monitoring efforts.
Experience with managing cyber threat and vulnerabilities; industry-standard and OIG security analysis principles and methods, specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses; industry methods for evaluating, implementing, and disseminating information technology (IT) security assessment, monitoring, detection, and remediation tools and procedures utilizing standards-based concepts and capabilities.
NOTE:
In order to qualify for this position, your experience MUST be IT-related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.
There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.
In addition, the applicant’s experience must also demonstrate that the candidate possesses the following qualities:
Ability to assign, review, and supervise the work of others; Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances; Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress; Willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view; and Capacity to see the job through.
Education:
Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.
Additional information:
For reasonable accommodation at the U.
S.
Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or [email protected]
gov.
If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days.
Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume will be conducted and compared against your responses to the assessment questions to determine if you are qualified for this job.
Note:
Responses to questions that are not fully supported by the information in your resume may result in adjustments to your rating.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements, as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement, will be assigned a score between 70 and 100.
The assessment is used to measure the degree in which your background matches the competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities) required for this position.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:
Knowledge of complex hardware and software systems and applications.
Ability to manage the work associated with the OIG Data Center.
Knowledge of computer software architecture/configuration techniques, analysis and system design methodologies, and software evaluation techniques.
Ability to provide configuration control and management of computer software.
Knowledge of computer languages and operating systems.
Ability to evaluate/adapt/convert deployed hardware.
Knowledge of new and emerging development and trends in Data Center technologies including but not limited to server, network, security, end users computing devices and conferencing solutions.
Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview.
Qualified non-competitive candidates must be deemed best qualified based on the applicant assessment in order to be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview.
Agency Career and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP and ICTAP) candidates must be rated Well Qualified for the position and earn a score of at least 85 (when applicants are rated in a range of 70 to 100) to receive consideration for selection priority.
Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.
Some supplemental documents may contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you.
You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application.
You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.
Quick Apply.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.