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We are seeking cybersecurity professionals to perform broad, high level information security implementation and related work that spans government and some private entities. You will be implementing and providing authoritative advice and guidance that ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability of network and information systems on a broad, complex spectrum.
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO: 03/31/17
We have a severe shortage of qualified applicants for our Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC - Information Security) positions. To help us fill these jobs, we have been granted “Direct Hire Authority” or DHA. This means that when we have a vacant job, we can hire any qualified candidate, either from this job posting or from any source. The benefit of applying to this posting is that your application may be shared with a hiring manager if they request resumes from this posting.
A few key facts about this DHA notice:
These positions will be filled in the 18F organization at GSA. 18F is an office inside the General Services Administration that helps other federal agencies build, buy, and share efficient and easy-to-use digital services. We’re a team of technology experts that work with agencies to diagnose problems and then work alongside agency teams to find the right solutions. LEARN MORE ABOUT JOINING 18F
For questions about the selection process, contact the following:
If you have general questions about this job posting, or are having difficulty applying, contact us at 816-823-2006, or nrc@gsa.gov.
For information on DHA, please visit https://www.opm.gov/directhire/index.asp.
06/21/2016 to 03/31/2017
$117,356 - $160,300 per year
GS 15
Many vacancies in the following locations:
Permanent - Permanent, Temporary, Term
Full-time - Full-time, Part-time
15
No
1612116-DHA
442522300
The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
Applicants applying for the GS-15 grade level must meet the following requirements:
Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience listed below:
IT SPECIALIST COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the competencies listed above, applicants must demonstrate one year of experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience overseeing, managing or leading complex, enterprise-class information technology, infrastructure and/or network security programs, projects and teams in one or more of the following areas:
Bargaining Unit status: Varies based on job and location
Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses may be paid when authorized and approved by appropriate agency officials on a case by case basis.
GSA may pay a recruitment incentive to a newly-appointed employee; a relocation incentive to a current employee; or offer annual leave service credit to an applicant with related non-federal or uniformed services work experience. Determinations to pay/allow incentives will be made on a case-by-case basis, subject to funding availability and documentation that the position is "hard-to-fill".
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior non-federal work experience or uniformed service experience.
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed. This vacancy announcement does not preclude filling this position by other means. Management also has the right not to fill the position.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applications will be evaluated against the basic qualifications. Qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Guidelines. Veterans' Preference does not apply to the direct hire recruitment procedures. Selections made under this notice will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments. You may not be considered for the position if any part of the application is incomplete or missing the required supporting documentation. Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or dismissing you if hired.
If you are an Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan eligible or a GSA Career Transition Assistance eligible, you must be considered well qualified to receive priority. ICTAP/CTAP. Well qualified is defined as possession of the majority of competencies required for the position, and will be determined based upon a review of your resume against the competencies required for the position being filled.
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All required documents need to be submitted before the closing date/deadline to have a complete application. Review the following list to determine which documents must be submitted online.
Note: If required to submit an SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action), an equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form is acceptable. Such document(s) must show all of the following: Effective Date, Position, title, series, grade, and rate of basic pay, Tenure Group, Position Occupied Group, and Name of Agency.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This Direct Hire Public Notice will be used to build a list/inventory of applicants that may be referred as vacancies become available.
You must submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the Announcement. Errors or omissions may result in your not being considered for this vacancy. You can modify/complete your application any time before the vacancy date/time deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, read the Apply for a GSA Job on the GSA website.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Need Assistance? If you cannot complete any part of the application process listed above, contact the Human Resources Office/representative listed on the announcement prior to the announcement deadline for instructions on how to proceed. Be sure to receive prior HR approval to deviate from these instructions so that your application will be considered.
The following process is used if your application is complete and active as of the cut-off date deadline.
1. ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant eligibility and qualifications are reviewed.
2. REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: Eligible/Qualified applicants are referred to management for review and possible interview.
3. SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If a selection is made, a tentative offer is extended to the selectee and suitability and/or security background investigation is conducted.
4. FINAL JOB OFFER: A final job offer is made (typically within 40 days after the issuance of a referral of applicants).
Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/442522300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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