What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) position at US National Labor Relations Board?
Duties
As an Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) (Information Security Risk/Threat Analyst) GS-2210-13, your typical work assignments may include:
- Safeguarding data by examining files, processes, and systems for malicious activity.
- Providing continuous monitoring oversight on risks associated with authorized systems and NLRB usage of FedRAMP certified cloud solutions.
- Making oral presentations to senior managers and other technical staff to persuade them to accepting findings and implement recommendations to prevent security breaches.
- Applying encryption to protect sensitive data against physical threats.
- Conducting risk and/or threat assessment on vendor, software/hardware, IT systems, infrastructure, and data usage.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U. S. Citizenship Required.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- May be subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
- This is not a virtual (remote) position.
- Relocation expenses are not authorized.
- This position is not a part of the bargaining unit.
- Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position.
- Submit complete application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate possesses exceptional communication skills to explain technical information based on professional knowledge of the technologies, software, and policies to a variety of audiences. Exceptional written and oral communication skills and meticulous attention to details desired.
Basic Qualifications:
Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies 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.
To be qualified for this position, in addition to the Basic Requirements, applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal service obtained in either the private or public sector typically gained in the IT field or through performing IT related tasks such as:
- Experience conducting risk assessments on third-party information technology and communications systems to report vulnerabilities; and
- Experience developing incident reports, disaster recovery and contingency plans; and
- Experience reviewing and analyzing directives, polices, regulations, and procedures to implement policy.
This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please ensure that your resume information is specific, detailed where appropriate, and complete. Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.
For more detailed information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website here.
NOTE: Experience 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 can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for this position.
Additional information
SUPPLEMENTARY VACANCIES:
Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
The National Labor Relations Board is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sex orientation), age, disability, genetic information, political affiliations, or any other non-merit factor. Applicants with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Agency's Selective Placement Coordinator by email here. NLRB offers a wide array of reasonable accommodations and programs for individuals with disabilities.
ALTERNATE APPLICANT INFORMATION:
Applicants may email the Office of Human Resources to inquire.
The National Labor Relations Board offers career opportunities that feature competitive starting salaries and the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. You will enjoy a range of comprehensive and competitive employment benefits that include Work/Life Balance Programs (Alternative Work Schedules, Telework, Employee Assistance Program, and the Child Care Subsidy Program), the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, and the Transit Benefit Program.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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 resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that your scores do not reflect that you meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position, you will lose consideration for this position.
You will be further evaluated on the following Competencies required for the position:
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Oral Communication
- Problem Solving
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, please click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12665528.
All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
In addition to your responses to the assessment questionnaire, you must submit the following documents specific for this vacancy:
Resume:Your resume must describe your job-related experiences and will be used to verify your qualifications. Therefore, it is important that the information be relevant, detailed where appropriate, and addresses the competencies for this position. Your resume must contain the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present) to include the hours worked per week (i.e., 40 hours full-time per week). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position.
Please Note: If your resume consists of more than 5 pages, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
Other documents (if applicable). For more information, please click on the applicable link.
Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50): (Current or Former Federal) Most recent SF-50 showing your current grade and tenure. An SF-50 showing highest (permanent) grade ever held, if different from your current grade. (Performance Award, Realignment/Reassignment, Name Change and Detail SF-50s will not be accepted as proof of grade and tenure.)
For Disability Schedule A: Pleaseprovide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, (i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.)
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If requesting consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must meet the well qualified standards for this vacancy (meeting the minimum requirements for the position and scoring at least an 85) and provide all of the following documents:- your most recent performance appraisal; AND
- the proof of eligibility letter from the Agency; AND
- your most current SF-50, displaying current series and grade.
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploading documents to USAJOBS does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system. You must verify that the documents are in the system with your application prior to final submission.
All materials must be received by 01/23/2025 to be considered.How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
- Resume; and
- Assessment Questionnaire; and
- Any other documents needed to verify your qualifications or eligibility (see the Required Documents section).
To begin the process, click the APPLY button at the right side of this screen to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account.
Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire.
Please ensure you click the SUBMIT MY ANSWERS button at the end of the process.
If you have never applied through USA Jobs for a position with the Federal Civil Service, you will need to create a USAJOBS account.
To change or update your application, simply reapply through My USAJOBS, before the closing date. New or updated resumes are considered "incomplete" applications until the required virus scan is cleared.
To check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.Agency contact information
National Labor Relations BoardEmailemployment.solutions@nlrb.govAddressOFC OF THE CHIEF INFO OFFICER
1015 Half St SE
Washington, DC 20570-0029
USNext steps
When the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are minimally qualified for this job.
If further evaluation or interviews are required, you may be contacted.
Applicants will receive notification when a final selection has been made.Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
Required Documents
In addition to your responses to the assessment questionnaire, you must submit the following documents specific for this vacancy:
Resume:Your resume must describe your job-related experiences and will be used to verify your qualifications. Therefore, it is important that the information be relevant, detailed where appropriate, and addresses the competencies for this position. Your resume must contain the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present) to include the hours worked per week (i.e., 40 hours full-time per week). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position.Please Note: If your resume consists of more than 5 pages, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
Other documents (if applicable). For more information, please click on the applicable link.
Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50): (Current or Former Federal) Most recent SF-50 showing your current grade and tenure. An SF-50 showing highest (permanent) grade ever held, if different from your current grade. (Performance Award, Realignment/Reassignment, Name Change and Detail SF-50s will not be accepted as proof of grade and tenure.)
For Disability Schedule A: Pleaseprovide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, (i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.)
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If requesting consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must meet the well qualified standards for this vacancy (meeting the minimum requirements for the position and scoring at least an 85) and provide all of the following documents:
- your most recent performance appraisal; AND
- the proof of eligibility letter from the Agency; AND
- your most current SF-50, displaying current series and grade.
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploading documents to USAJOBS does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system. You must verify that the documents are in the system with your application prior to final submission.
All materials must be received by 01/23/2025 to be considered.This job is open to
- The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
- Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Clarification from the agency
Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. CTAP and ICTAP. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.