Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)
US Veterans Affairs, Inspector General US Veterans Affairs, Inspector General Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque, NM $98,496 - $148,255 a year $98,496 - $148,255 a year 3 days ago 3 days ago 3 days ago Duties This position can be filled in any of the following VAOIG locations:
Aurora, CO; Austin, TX; Baltimore, MD; Bay Pines, FL; Bedford, MA; Dallas, TX; Decatur, GA; Hines, IL; Kansas City, MO; Los Angeles, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; San Diego, CA; Seattle, WA; Washington, DC As an Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC), you will:
Review programs and functional areas through the application of a comprehensive knowledge of audit and review standards, procedures, practices and management controls.
Make effective oral and written presentations to OAE managers, clients, and others that clearly communicate work results, impact, and recommended corrective actions to address identified problems.
Review system development projects to determine whether systems are designed using sound system development principles, adhere to established performance standards, and are functioning as intended.
Requirements Conditions of Employment The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service.
One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.
To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.
Key Requirements:
Click Print Preview to review the entire announcement before applying.
Must be a U.
S.
Citizen or U.
S.
National.
Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Specialized experience for the GS-13 level is one year of experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, that is directly related to the position as listed in this announcement, and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Specialized experience includes:
Demonstrating skill of computer search and retrieval procedures to identify, summarize and analyze statistical data to produce trend analysis and statistical reports in a variety of formats for use by management; AND Applying IT principles, concepts, standards and practices in order to serve as a technical expert and develop new concepts, principles, standards, or methods in program management for applicable computer system(s); AND Applying IT security concepts, standards and methods, including information systems security protocols and regulations.
In addition to meeting specialized experience, applicants must also show proficiency in 1) attention to detail, 2) customer service, 3) oral communication, and 4) problem solving.
Education Additional information Other information:
This is a Direct Hire Authority announcement; selections may be made from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
Applicants who apply for this position may be considered for other positions within the Office of Inspector General that require the same knowledge, skills, and abilities.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
Office assignment may be at one of the locations listed on the announcement subject to availability and OIG management discretion.
Conditions of Employment (CONTINUED):
A one year probationary period may be required.
Must successfully complete a background investigation.
- Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.
S.
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
Obtain and use a Government-issued purchase card for business-related travel.
Our comprehensive benefits are very generous.
Our benefits package includes:
Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods.
We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
- A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.
- Learn more about Federal benefits programs at:
https:
//help.
usajobs.
gov/index.
php/Pay_and_Benefits Benefits Review our benefits How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
How You will be Evaluated:
Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents.
Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a not qualified determination.
Rating:
This announcement is issued under direct-hire authority.
Consistent with 5 U.
S.
C 3304(a)(3) and OPM regulations (5 CFR 337 Subpart B) on direct-hire:
All candidates who meet all the qualification and other eligibility requirements may be referred for consideration.
Competitive examining rules providing for rating and ranking, category rating, and veterans' preference do not apply.
We will evaluate your application by comparing your description of your work experience, level of responsibility, and accomplishments, with the requirements of the position to determine whether you meet all the qualification requirements.
You may be required to participate in a selection interview and/or a writing assessment.
Applicants who are selected for an interview may ask questions about the evaluation process at the time they are contacted for an interview If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must receive a score of 85 or better to be rated as well qualified to receive special selection priority.
Well-qualified means that in addition to meeting all the basic qualification and eligibility requirements, you possess knowledge, skills, and abilities which clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for this position, and you would be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position upon entry.
Benefits Review our benefits 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.
A complete application includes 1.
A resume, 2.
Vacancy question responses, and 3.
Submission of any required documents.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
It is anticipated that there will be significant interest in the announcement.
As a result, the announcement will close at 11:
59 p.
m.
ET on the date of receipt of the 200th application or at 11:
59 p.
m.
ET on 8/21/2023; whichever occurs first.
Any required documents should be submitted at the time that you apply as documents will not be accepted after the vacancy closes.
All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing.
(Cover letters are optional.
) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume.
We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions.
Please view resume tips.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION:
Veteran's preference does not apply to announcements posted under Direct Hire Authority; however, you are encouraged to provide your documentation.
Please see applicant guide for required documentation.
CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION:
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents.
How to Apply VAOIG has partnered with the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service to provide certain personnel services to its organization.
Fiscal Service's responsibilities include advertising vacancies, accepting and handling applications, and extending job offers.
The following instructions outline our application process.
You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:
59 p.
m.
Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:
00 a.
m.
- 5:
00 p.
m.
ET, Monday - Friday).
If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
The Bureau provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.
Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application.
You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.
If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.
Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application:
Log into your USAJOBS account (USAJOBS Login) Under application status, click Track this application and you will be taken to the agency website where you can check your application status.
For more information regarding the job and applicant status, please refer to https:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ If you wish to make changes/updates to your application and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and Update Application to be taken back to your application.
No updates can be made once the announcement has closed.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.
Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.
g.
, spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service's Go Government website.
To preview the assessment questionnaire:
https:
//apply.
usastaffing.
gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12078438 Agency contact information Applicant Call Center Phone 304-480-7300 Email email protected Address Office of Audits and Evaluations Administrative Resource Center Parkersburg, WV 26101 US Next steps Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful.
We will review your resume and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.
We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants.
After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct any required suitability and/or security background investigation.
Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents A complete application includes 1.
A resume, 2.
Vacancy question responses, and 3.
Submission of any required documents.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
It is anticipated that there will be significant interest in the announcement.
As a result, the announcement will close at 11:
59 p.
m.
ET on the date of receipt of the 200th application or at 11:
59 p.
m.
ET on 8/21/2023; whichever occurs first.
Any required documents should be submitted at the time that you apply as documents will not be accepted after the vacancy closes.
All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing.
(Cover letters are optional.
) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume.
We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions.
Please view resume tips.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION:
Veteran's preference does not apply to announcements posted under Direct Hire Authority; however, you are encouraged to provide your documentation.
Please see applicant guide for required documentation.
CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION:
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents.
Help This job is open to The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
Clarification from the agency Open to all US citizens or US nationals; no prior federal experience is required.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Aurora, CO; Austin, TX; Baltimore, MD; Bay Pines, FL; Bedford, MA; Dallas, TX; Decatur, GA; Hines, IL; Kansas City, MO; Los Angeles, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; San Diego, CA; Seattle, WA; Washington, DC As an Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC), you will:
Review programs and functional areas through the application of a comprehensive knowledge of audit and review standards, procedures, practices and management controls.
Make effective oral and written presentations to OAE managers, clients, and others that clearly communicate work results, impact, and recommended corrective actions to address identified problems.
Review system development projects to determine whether systems are designed using sound system development principles, adhere to established performance standards, and are functioning as intended.
Requirements Conditions of Employment The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service.
One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.
To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.
Key Requirements:
Click Print Preview to review the entire announcement before applying.
Must be a U.
S.
Citizen or U.
S.
National.
Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Specialized experience for the GS-13 level is one year of experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, that is directly related to the position as listed in this announcement, and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Specialized experience includes:
Demonstrating skill of computer search and retrieval procedures to identify, summarize and analyze statistical data to produce trend analysis and statistical reports in a variety of formats for use by management; AND Applying IT principles, concepts, standards and practices in order to serve as a technical expert and develop new concepts, principles, standards, or methods in program management for applicable computer system(s); AND Applying IT security concepts, standards and methods, including information systems security protocols and regulations.
In addition to meeting specialized experience, applicants must also show proficiency in 1) attention to detail, 2) customer service, 3) oral communication, and 4) problem solving.
Education Additional information Other information:
This is a Direct Hire Authority announcement; selections may be made from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
Applicants who apply for this position may be considered for other positions within the Office of Inspector General that require the same knowledge, skills, and abilities.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
Office assignment may be at one of the locations listed on the announcement subject to availability and OIG management discretion.
Conditions of Employment (CONTINUED):
A one year probationary period may be required.
Must successfully complete a background investigation.
- Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.
S.
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
Obtain and use a Government-issued purchase card for business-related travel.
Our comprehensive benefits are very generous.
Our benefits package includes:
Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods.
We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
- A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.
- Learn more about Federal benefits programs at:
https:
//help.
usajobs.
gov/index.
php/Pay_and_Benefits Benefits Review our benefits How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
How You will be Evaluated:
Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents.
Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a not qualified determination.
Rating:
This announcement is issued under direct-hire authority.
Consistent with 5 U.
S.
C 3304(a)(3) and OPM regulations (5 CFR 337 Subpart B) on direct-hire:
All candidates who meet all the qualification and other eligibility requirements may be referred for consideration.
Competitive examining rules providing for rating and ranking, category rating, and veterans' preference do not apply.
We will evaluate your application by comparing your description of your work experience, level of responsibility, and accomplishments, with the requirements of the position to determine whether you meet all the qualification requirements.
You may be required to participate in a selection interview and/or a writing assessment.
Applicants who are selected for an interview may ask questions about the evaluation process at the time they are contacted for an interview If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must receive a score of 85 or better to be rated as well qualified to receive special selection priority.
Well-qualified means that in addition to meeting all the basic qualification and eligibility requirements, you possess knowledge, skills, and abilities which clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for this position, and you would be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position upon entry.
Benefits Review our benefits 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.
A complete application includes 1.
A resume, 2.
Vacancy question responses, and 3.
Submission of any required documents.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
It is anticipated that there will be significant interest in the announcement.
As a result, the announcement will close at 11:
59 p.
m.
ET on the date of receipt of the 200th application or at 11:
59 p.
m.
ET on 8/21/2023; whichever occurs first.
Any required documents should be submitted at the time that you apply as documents will not be accepted after the vacancy closes.
All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing.
(Cover letters are optional.
) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume.
We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions.
Please view resume tips.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION:
Veteran's preference does not apply to announcements posted under Direct Hire Authority; however, you are encouraged to provide your documentation.
Please see applicant guide for required documentation.
CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION:
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents.
How to Apply VAOIG has partnered with the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service to provide certain personnel services to its organization.
Fiscal Service's responsibilities include advertising vacancies, accepting and handling applications, and extending job offers.
The following instructions outline our application process.
You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:
59 p.
m.
Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:
00 a.
m.
- 5:
00 p.
m.
ET, Monday - Friday).
If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
The Bureau provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.
Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application.
You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.
If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.
Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application:
Log into your USAJOBS account (USAJOBS Login) Under application status, click Track this application and you will be taken to the agency website where you can check your application status.
For more information regarding the job and applicant status, please refer to https:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ If you wish to make changes/updates to your application and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and Update Application to be taken back to your application.
No updates can be made once the announcement has closed.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.
Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.
g.
, spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service's Go Government website.
To preview the assessment questionnaire:
https:
//apply.
usastaffing.
gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12078438 Agency contact information Applicant Call Center Phone 304-480-7300 Email email protected Address Office of Audits and Evaluations Administrative Resource Center Parkersburg, WV 26101 US Next steps Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful.
We will review your resume and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.
We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants.
After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct any required suitability and/or security background investigation.
Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents A complete application includes 1.
A resume, 2.
Vacancy question responses, and 3.
Submission of any required documents.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
It is anticipated that there will be significant interest in the announcement.
As a result, the announcement will close at 11:
59 p.
m.
ET on the date of receipt of the 200th application or at 11:
59 p.
m.
ET on 8/21/2023; whichever occurs first.
Any required documents should be submitted at the time that you apply as documents will not be accepted after the vacancy closes.
All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing.
(Cover letters are optional.
) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume.
We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions.
Please view resume tips.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION:
Veteran's preference does not apply to announcements posted under Direct Hire Authority; however, you are encouraged to provide your documentation.
Please see applicant guide for required documentation.
CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION:
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents.
Help This job is open to The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
Clarification from the agency Open to all US citizens or US nationals; no prior federal experience is required.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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