Supervisory IT Specialist

Summary

This position is located in the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Management and Planning (OMAP), Division of Information Technology (DIT), Information Systems and Security Branch (BIS). The Branch of Information Systems and Security is responsible for providing computer systems, IT security, hardware, and software support to the OIG.

Duties

• This position functions as Chief, Branch of Information Systems and Security, responsible for network and systems administration, providing direct oversight of the network operations and security staff, and serves as the OIG Information Technology (IT) enterprise-wide Security Officer, performing a wide range of IT security responsibilities including, but not limited to the following: compliance monitoring, OIG program reporting, and methodology review and/or development, and system evaluation activities.
• Typical duties are as follows: 1.
• Supervises the IT staff who are responsible for the development, maintenance, administration, security, and compliance of OIG's IT network and systems.
• Also, serves as a key member and adviser to the senior planning and management staff. 2.
• Develops and documents OIG IT standards and procedures for operations of the OIG computer network (LAN and WAN) and the IT security program which comply with federally mandated requirements and commonly accepted industry automation best practices. 3.
• Manages and conducts certification and accreditation activities for all OIG information systems.
• Manages the conduct of vulnerability assessments and audits. 4.
• Develops risk mitigation programs (Risk Management), plan of action milestone and budgets to address the risks identified during assessments and audits. 5.
• Works closely with internal components to participate in network and system design, makes recommendations, directs the development and maintenance of integrated systems and hardware to serve the needs of OIG, develops long-range plans for OIG IT initiatives, and assures that appropriate project and resource integration efforts are documented and justified.

Education

Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service. If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your evaluation will be based on how well you meet the qualifications outlined in this vacancy announcement, as demonstrated through your resume and supporting documentation. USA Hire The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

SME Resume Panel Review Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review your resume to assess your technical qualifications based on the competencies listed below. Applicants who meet the required qualifications will advance to the next stage of the hiring process. Evaluation Factors (Competencies) – All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies: Results Driven Applications Soft ware Data Management Security Network Management Customer Service Oral Communication Problem Solving Technology Application Leading Change Click here for Evaluation details. The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, and volunteer, as it demonstrates the competencies or skills required for the position to be filled.

Your evaluation may include an interview, reference checks, or other assessment conducted by HR specialists, subject matter experts, or panel members and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc.). INFORMATION FOR ICTAP/CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under ICTAP/CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. ICTAP/CTAP eligible(s) will be considered well-qualified if they attain at least a rating score of 85 in a numerical rating scheme. Be sure to review the eligibility questions to reflect that you are applying as an ICTAP or CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation.

When Office of Inspector General completes its hiring, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with additional sub-agencies in the Department. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with additional sub-agencies at DOL. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.

Required Documents

• The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m.
• (ET) on the vacancy closing date. You are not required to submit a document if it does not apply to you.
• Resumes: Required and each applicant must provide a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one from your profile.
• To receive full consideration for relevant and specialized experience, please list the month, year, and number of work hours worked for the experience listed on your resume.
• We also suggest that you preview the vacancy questions and confirm that your resume supports your question responses.
• Veterans Documents (if applicable): To be considered as a 5-point (TP) preference eligible, you must submit a copy of your DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
• Your DD 214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty.
• To claim 10-point (CP/CPS, XP) preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and the proof of entitlement of this preference, which is normally an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability.
• In addition, a Standard Form (SF-15) should be included, but is not required.
• (For active-duty service members expecting honorable or general discharge or release within 120 days, click Active Duty).
• For more information, go to Feds Hire Vets – Veterans Preference.
• Displaced Employee Placement Documents: Only required if requesting priority consideration under CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
• Unofficial Transcript(s) (in English): If you are using education as a basis for qualifying for this position, you must submit all applicable academic transcripts demonstrating that you meet the qualifying educational requirements (ex.
• BA/BS, MA, JD, Ph.D., etc.).
• If specific coursework is required to qualify, you must supply an unofficial transcript from each academic institution in which the required courses were taken in order to receive credit.
• You may upload your unofficial transcript(s) as one document with a maximum size limit of 5 MB.
• NOTE: The OFFICIAL Transcript(s) MUST BE RECEIVED, if you are selected, and prior to receiving the firm offer with a start date. Cover Letters are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience but may be submitted. Do not upload password-protected documents. Reference the Education Section for College Transcript and Evaluation of Foreign Education. Applicants selected for employment who are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship, and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:- your performance and conduct;- the needs and interests of the agency;- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
• Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.