SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/INFOSEC)

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first level supervisor and Division Chief of the Cyberspace Support Division, performing supervisor responsibilities for supervisory employees assigned to the Division. The position is responsible for overseeing Federal, DoD, HAF, &16 Air Force, cybersecurity standards and procedures for classified/ unclassified Air Force Information Technology (IT).

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Duties

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DUTY 1: Plans, organizes, and directs the activity of the division ensuring the development, implementation, and maintenance of programs, policies, and procedures to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of IT/IS and data assets across the Air Force Enterprise.

DUTY 2: Executes supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.

DUTY 3: Serves as a Senior IT Specialist and technical expert representing the organization where required during cybersecurity forums, DoD-level

working groups, interagency and service visits, professional symposiums, and conferences.

DUTY 4: Provides policy and technical guidance across the organization in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards

for effective planning, programming, budgeting, and management of IT/IS modernization, information/data administration, and other Communications and Information efforts.

DUTY 5: Performs other related duties as directed to support the organization. Serves as expert planner, management analyst, and advisor on

annual/multi-year and long-range planning.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Employees and family members requiring medical/dental care in the overseas location are responsible for obtaining/paying for care. Access for these members to military medical/dental treatment facilities is on space-available/reimbursable basis only.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) in performance of temporary duty.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions for the GS-2210, Information Technology (IT) Management Series (Alternative A).

Experience: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.

For 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.

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below .

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect quality level experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Quality experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of creditable experience include: knowledge of the IT process to develop viable solutions to functional issues and problems and manage personnel. Incumbent exercises the highest degree of originality, sound judgment, flexibility, and innovation in interpreting the intent of the guides that do exist and in developing applications to specific area of work. Incumbent uses sound judgement, initiative, and ingenuity in applying guidelines to work center processes, and may need to make major or novel adaptations to accomplish mission objectives.

Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience click on the following link:To view specialized experience click on the following link:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs ): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Expert knowledge of a wide range of IT computer systems and related computer concepts, principles, and practices related to DoD cybersecurity practices and Defensive Cyberspace Operations. Knowledge of agency, AF, DoD, and national-level doctrine, regulations, policies, guidelines, requirements, and initiatives pertaining to IT/IS systems.

2.Comprehensive ability to recognize problems and trends, gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package as a product into briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making.

3. Expert knowledge of current DoD Defensive Cyberspace Operations; DoD network information system operations; and DoD computer security policies, procedures, and directives to enable interpretation and development of DoD and Command policies, procedures, and strategies governing cybersecurity. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

4. Expert knowledge of IT security concepts, principles, and practices sufficient to develop solutions to complex cybersecurity issues, and to evaluate cybersecurity impacts within both existing DoD environments and emerging information technologies.

5. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization to meet program requirements and organization objectives within available resources; ability to establish effective working relationships with coworkers and mission partners, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely sufficient to convey complex technical information to varying audiences using verbal, visual, and written communication methods.

6. Ability to coordinate activities associated with ensuring the rigorous application of cybersecurity principles and to lead, plan, and adjust work operations to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. Comprehensive ability to recognize problems and trends, gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package as a product into briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making.

CONDTIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.

2. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

3. Cybersecurity Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes cybersecurity work as a paramount duty requirement. The incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate cybersecurity certification within six months of assignment of these duties.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE : Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE : Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Additional information

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval)

Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.

Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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