Duties

Summary

The incumbent must also ensure compliance with statutory rules and regulations, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) standards and practices, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) security requirements and the President's open government initiative.

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Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a system administrator in providing technical support for the agency. This includes the following responsibilities: providing ongoing multi-media, audio visual (AV) and technical system support, customer and staff member support, and new media applications including the cybersecurity and maintenance aspects of the agency's website.

The incumbent must also ensure compliance with statutory rules and regulations, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) standards and practices, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) security requirements and the President's open government initiative.

Follow information security policies, methods, standards, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA/National Institutes of Standard and Technology (NIST) standards and practices to organizational information systems, IT reference materials and interpret regulations.

Provide technical guidance and customer support to users.Prepare, coordinates, and implements policy (including Section 508) and procedures for hardware and software applications system operation. Develop comprehensive instruction for operation of system components. Provide guidance and technical assistance in use and capabilities of the system.

Incumbent is responsible for ensuring the agency's cybersecurity practices are compliant with the Federal Information Security Administration Act (FISMA). Develops and oversees internal agency protocols related to FISMA and trains staff on protocols, as necessary. Actively tracks and responds to updates related to FISMA as issued by the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Congress, and other federal entities with FISMA oversight. Coordinates with and authorizes DHS to deploy technology on agency networks to audit FISMA compliance and to ensure the safety and security of the network. Incumbent leads preparation and submission of cybersecurity reports and responds to cybersecurity inquiries, as necessary.

Serve as the "Webmaster" for the agency. In that capacity, acts as the principal advisor and technical authority on all matters concerning the Internet.

Perform the necessary research, planning, application, design, development, administration, maintenance, refinement and/or accessibility of any patron/customer to the ACUS internet or intranet presence.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
13

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• May be required to complete background investigation and drug screening.
• A one year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Must provide resume and supporting documents (See required documents).

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience for the respective grade level(s) in which you are applying:

GS-12: Applicants must have Information Technology (IT)-related experience demonstrating each of the following competencies: 1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail; 2) Customer Service - Works with clients and customers 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; 3) Oral Communication - Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately; and 4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

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Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service performing the following: (1) training staff on protocols related to Federal Information Security Administration Act (FISMA); (2) developing proposals to enhance operational use of systems, hardware and software; (3) ensuring that an agency's cybersecurity practices are complaint with the Federal Information Security Administration Act (FISMA); and (4) performing functionality test on hardware and software systems to ensure efficiency and reliability on servers.

Physical Demands: Work is primarily sedentary, although there may be some carrying of books, printouts, manuals, files, and equipment. The work does not require any special physical effort.

Work Environment: Work is performed in a typical office setting with adequate lighting, heating, and ventilation. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).

For more information on the qualifications for this position, https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Education

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.htm

In addition, when reviewing applicant's transcripts, assumptions will not be made. Applicants MUST state which coursework is relevant.

Additional information

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap

The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ctap

Active Duty Service Members-- You must submit a statement of discharge/certification of release or an official written document from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days from the date the certification is signed. Enlisted Record Briefs and military identification do NOT qualify as official documentation.

EEO Statement: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/equal-employment-opportunity/
Reasonable Accommodation Statement: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/reasonable-accommodation/
Selective Service: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help

Note: Multiple selections may be made from this announcement.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application .

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be evaluated in accordance with Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Delegated Examining Procedures using category rating. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Your application will then be placed in one of three categories:

Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position;
Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the job;
Qualified - applicants possessing experience and/or education that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors.

Names of all candidates in the best qualified category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration (unless a sufficient number of qualified veterans are found - in which only those names will be initially certified). Candidates within the best qualified category who are eligible for veteran preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

• Configuration Management
• Database Administration
• Information Systems/Network Security
• Technical Competence

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Other

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

Note: Failure to submit a resume or supporting documentation may result in elimination for further consideration.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Resume
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire
3. Other supporting documents:
- Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable
- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, if applicable
- Any other supporting documentation required for verification as described in the announcement.

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the 09/23/2019.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.