Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)
Washington, WA
| Employer: | FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
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Summary \u003Cp\u003EThe ideal candidate for this position will have experience managing a total infrastructure protection environment to integrate information systems security with other security disciplines. Developed, coordinated, and presented comprehensive assessment and recommendations affecting current and long-range IT security operations and field employment strategies to senior management officials.\u003C/p\u003E Duties \u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat will I do in this position if hired? \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis position is located in the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Office of the Chief Information Security Officer. This position will serve as the Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC). Duties of the position will include the following:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EResearching, reviewing, and implementing security systems that protect FEMA\u0027s information technology (IT) network enterprise.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDeveloping and maintaining security architecture reference documentation, including security models, frameworks, and diagrams.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECollaborating with engineering teams, operations and risk management on organizational security policy settings and implementations.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELeading the discovery and fusion of new or emerging technology to achieve FEMA\u0027s zero trust roadmap goals.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat else do I need to know?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAt FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. \u003C/strong\u003EEvery FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee\u0027s official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFEMA is committed to ensuring that its workforce reflects the diversity of the nation. \u003C/strong\u003EAt FEMA, our workforce includes the many identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, ages, cultures, and beliefs of the people we serve. To learn about FEMA\u0027s ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts, reasonable accommodation process, and the FEMA Core Values, please visit \u003Ca href=\u0022http://www.fema.gov/\u0022\u003Ewww.fema.gov\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E Requirements The qualification requirements listed below must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.\u003Cp\u003ETo qualify for this position at the GS-15 level, you must possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience may be obtained in the federal government, a state or local government, or private sector, and must demonstrate the following:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERendering decisions on resolution of Information Security issues; and\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPromoting awareness of security issues and sound security principles; and\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProviding guidance on policies or procedures that ensure information systems reliability or accessibility to prevent or defend against unauthorized access to systems.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIn addition to the above specialized experience, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAttention to Detail\u003C/strong\u003E - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECustomer Service\u003C/strong\u003E - 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.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOral Communication\u003C/strong\u003E - 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.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProblem Solving\u003C/strong\u003E - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ol\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPlease read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDo not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPlease limit your resume to five pages. If more than five pages are submitted, only the first five pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYour resume serves as the basis for experience related qualification determinations, and you must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable), as it relates to this job opportunity. Please use your own words, be clear, and specific when describing your work history. We cannot make assumptions regarding your experience.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAre you qualifying based on your work experience? \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EQualifications are based on your ability to demonstrate in your resume that you possess one year of the specialized experience for this announcement at a comparable scope and responsibility. \u003C/strong\u003ETo ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/documents/resume/build/\u0022\u003EUSAJOBS online Resume Builder\u003C/a\u003E. If you choose to use your own resume, it must contain the following information \u003Cstrong\u003Eorganized by\u003C/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Eexperience/position\u003C/strong\u003E: (1) job title, (2) name of employer, (3) start and end dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY), (4) detailed description of duties performed, accomplishments, and related skills, and (5) hours worked per week (part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience). \u003Cstrong\u003EFederal experience/positions must also include the occupational series, grade level, and dates in which you held each grade level. \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAre you a current or former FEMA Reservist/Disaster Assistance Employee (DAE)? \u003C/strong\u003ETo accurately credit your experience from intermittent positions and Reservist Deployments, you must list the dates (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) of deployments that are relevant to your qualifying experience, along with the job title and specific duties you were responsible for during each deployment.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDetermining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information. Failure to provide the above information in your resume may result in your application being found \u0022not qualified.\u0022\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExperience 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 provides valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFor additional information on crediting experience and/or education, please reference the OPM \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer\u0022\u003EGeneral Schedule Qualification Standards\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E | |