[cisb102sp04] L4 Q5

  • From: Jeff S <themitten7@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: cisb102sp04@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2004 04:49:59 -0800 (PST)

Below is a job posting I found at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/.
 
 
Environmental Protection Agency
**PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION CAREFULLY**

POSITION: Information Technology Spec. (Security) , GS-2210-13 (JCH)

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: HQ-ORD-MP-2004-0081
SERIES & GRADE: GS-2210-13
SALARY RANGE: 70519 - 91672
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 14
OPENING DATE: 03/05/2004
CLOSING DATE: 03/26/2004

DUTY LOCATIONS: 001 vacancy Washington DC Metro Area, DC

U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
DELEGATED EXAMINING VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT BEFORE CONTACTING THE SERVICING 
HUMAN

RESOURCES SPECIALIST LISTED IN THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.

THIS POSITION IS BEING ADVERTISED UNDER DELEGATED EXAMINING (DE)PROCEDURES FOR 
NON-FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CANDIDATES OR MERIT PROMOTION PROCEDURES FOR CURRENT AND 
FORMER (i.e., REINSTATEMENT CANDIDATES) FEDERAL EMPLOYEES WITH STATUS (i.e., IN 
THE COMPETITIVE SERVICE). THUS, THIS POSITION MAY BE FILLED UNDER ANNOUNCEMENT 
HQ-ORD-DE-2004-0025, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (SECURITY), GS-2210-13.

LOCATION: Assistant Administrator for Research and Development, Office of 
Resources Management and Administration, Information Management and Technology 
Staff, Washington D. C.

WHO CAN APPLY: Applications will be accepted from current and former (i.e., 
reinstatement candidates) Federal employees with status (i.e., in the 
Competitive

Service) within the commuting area.

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Competitive/Career

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: MORE THAN ONE POSITION MAY BE FILLED FROM THIS VACANCY 
ANNOUNCEMENT. 

WORK SCHEDULE: FULL TIME PERMANENT

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: As the ORD Information Security Officer (ISO), the 
incumbent is responsible for developing, revising, implementing, administering, 
and auditing ORMA's Information Management Security Program. Ensures and 
verifies

that all technical and procedural security requirements have been fulfilled for 
ORMA as stipulated by the EPA Operational Directives, OMB Circular A-130,
Computer Security Act of 1987 (Public Law 100-235), Government Information 
Security Review Act (GISRA) and other applicable guidelines and regulations. 
Manages contracts and contractors responsible for assisting with below outlined 
tasks. Provides the Senior Information Resource Management Official (SIRMO) 
with 
adequate information to determine the effectiveness and appropriateness of 
information security practices for electronic and printed media systems under 
the

purview of SIRMO. Works with the planning, deployment, and operation of various 
systems (e.g., Windows 2000 Server and Advanced Server, MS Active Directory 
Services, MS Operations Manager, MS SQL Server, MS Management Server, MS 
Software

Update Services Server, MS Internet Information Services Server, MS Group 
Policy 
Management, Wise Package Studio Enterprise, etc.). Provides the Senior 
Information Resource Management Official (SIRMO) with adequate information to 
determine the effectiveness and appropriateness of information security 
practices

for electronic and printed media systems under the purview of the SIRMO. 
Ensures 
that when a potential or actual breach of information security occurs, proper 
triage is performed and appropriate personnel and offices (e.g., L/C/O 
Personnel,

SIRMO, EPA Computer Emergency Response Team, Office of Inspector General, 
information owners and stewards) are notified, and that corrective measures are 
taken and documented. Administers the development and implementation of an 
ORD-wide Information Security Plan that assesses and addresses the risk and 
magnitude of the harm resulting from the loss, misuse, or unauthorized access 
to 
or modification of information (electronic or printed). Reviews and tests 
information technology security practices (technical and administrative) within 
ORD to ensure that appropriate levels of information security are maintained in 
accordance with all applicable agency directives and guidelines. Utilizes 
security-monitoring tools (i.e., Bindview, ESM, ITA) in part to perform such 
reviews and tests. Ensures that all personnel involved in the management, use, 
or

operation of information systems receive training in methods to protect ORD's 
information systems. Manages security clearance process for those individuals 
within ORD requiring security clearance. 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience that is equivalent to 
at 
least the GS-12 grade level. Specialized experience is work conducting security 
evaluations, risk and vulnerability assessments on Windows 2000 Server and 
Advanced Server AND Microsoft Active Directory Services over a wide area 
network 
(WAN) to identify risks and protection needs. In addition, applicants must have 
experience with Microsoft Group Policy Management, Bind View Policy Compliance
and 
Vulnerability Management v6 or higher versions, Symantec Host Intrusion 
Detection

System v4 or higher versions, Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition v8 or higher 
versions, AND Symantec Enterprise Security Management v5 or higher versions over
a 
wide area network (WAN). 

For additional information on qualification requirements, please visit the 
following web sites:

http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-IV/B/GS2200/2210.HTM

http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-IV/A/GS-ADMIN.HTM

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT:

Resumé and application questions for this vacancy MUST be received online via 
the

EZHire@EPA web site BEFORE midnight Eastern Standard Time on the closing date 
of 
this announcement. If you fail to submit a COMPLETE online resume, you WILL NOT
be 
considered for this position. Paper applications WILL NOT be accepted and
requests 
for extensions WILL NOT be granted. Unless otherwise stated in this 
announcement,

all required supplemental application materials must be received by the closing 
date of the announcement (not including Saturdays, Sundays, or government 
holidays). This proof must be sent to either the contact address or fax number 
identified below and must include the announcement number for which applying. 
If 
applying online poses a hardship to any applicant, the Servicing Personnel 
Office

listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications
are 
submitted online by the closing date. Applicants MUST CONTACT the Servicing 
Personnel Office PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE to speak to someone who can provide 
assistance for online submission. If you have accessed this announcement from 
an 
alternate web site please visit: www.epa.gov/ezhire to apply for this position.

BASIS OF RATING:

Applicants will be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, 
and 
training relevant to the duties of the position. Eligible applicants will 
receive

a numerical rating based on their responses to the application questions for 
this

position submitted online via EZHire@EPA. These responses must be substantiated
by 
your online resume. Applicants who do not respond to the application questions
may 
be rated ineligible.

WARNING! FALSIFICATION OR DECEPTION OF APPLICATION INFORMATION IS A SERIOUS 
VIOLATION UNDER TITLE 5, CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, 731.202(b)(3). YOUR 
ANSWERS

WILL BE VERIFIED AGAINST THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDED IN YOUR ONLINE RÉSUMÉ. BE 
SURE THAT YOUR RÉSUMÉ CLEARLY SUPPORTS YOUR RESPONSES TO ALL THE QUESTIONS BY 
ADDRESSING EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION RELEVANT TO THIS POSITION. EACH EMPLOYMENT 
DESCRIBED IN YOUR RESUME MUST INCLUDE THE EXACT EMPLOYMENT DATES (I.E., A MONTH 
&

YEAR), JOB TITLE, SALARY, AVERAGE HOURS WORKED PER WEEK, EMPLOYER'S ADDRESS, 
SUPERVISOR'S NAME AND PHONE NUMBER. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION COULD 
REMOVE YOU FROM CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. IF YOU EXAGGERATE OR FALSIFY
YOUR 
EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, YOU MAY BE REMOVED FROM EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION 
THROUGHOUT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR UP TO THREE YEARS. YOU MUST MAKE A FAIR 
AND

ACCURATE ASSESSMENT OF YOUR QUALIFICATIONS. THERE MAY BE LONG ANSWER 
QUESTION(S) 
IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. APPLICANTS MUST ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS, INCLUDING THOSE 
REQUIRING LONG ANSWER RESPONSES. PLEASE PREPARE YOUR RESPONSE IN THE TEXT BOX 
PROVIDED UNDER THE QUESTION.

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Upon reporting, and on an annul basis thereafter, the 
selectee will be required to file one or more financial statements. These 
certifications may be subject to public disclosure.

If selected, applicants may be subject to a 1-year probationary period. 

VETERANS INFORMATION:

Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the armed 
forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous active 
service may apply. If applying under this provision, a copy of your DD-214,
SF-15, 
or proof of preference must be submitted within 48 hours of the closing date of 
this announcement. Additional information on veterans' preference is available 
in

the Vet's Guide that can be found http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.htm.

NOTICE FOR DISPLACED EMPLOYEES REQUESTING SPECIAL SELECTION CONSIDERATION UNDER 
EPA'S CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CTAP) OR THE INTERAGENCY CAREER 
TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP).

Applications will only be accepted from candidates eligible for the Career 
Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition 
Assistance Program (ICTAP) in the local commuting area.

Applications will only be accepted from candidates eligible for the Career 
Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) in the local commuting area.

Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the 
requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This 
includes providing a copy of the agency notice, their most recent Performance 
Rating, and their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and
duty 
location. CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they 
earn

a minimum score of 85 (prior to the assignment of veteran's preference points). 
For more information on CTAP/ICTAP eligibility requirements, please visit: 
http://www.opm.gov/ctap/html/ctap_reg.htm#4.1
                                   
If you are a currently an employee who has received a Reduction in Force (RIF) 
separation notice, a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES), or notice or 
proposed separation for declining a direct reassignment or transfer of function 
outside the local commuting area, you may be entitled to special selection 
priority under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP). To receive this 
priority consideration you must:

1. Be a current Environmental Protection Agency career or 
career-conditional (tenure group I or II) competitive service employee who has 
received a RIF separation notice, a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES), 
or 
notice of proposed separation for declining a directed reassignment of transfer
of 
function outside of the local commuting area, and you are sill on the rolls of 
E.P.A. You must submit a copy of the RIF notice, CES, or notice of proposed 
separation with your application.

2. Be applying for a position that is at or below the grade level of the 
position from which you are being separated . The position must not have a 
greater promotion potential than the position from which you are being 
separated.


3. Have a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least 
fully successful or equivalent. This must be submitted with your application 
package. 

4. Be currently employed by E.P.A. in the same commuting area of the 
position for which you are requesting selection priority.

5. File your application by the closing date of the vacancy announcement 
and meet all the application criteria (e.g., submit all required documentation, 
etc.)

6. Be rated well-qualified for the position. Only applicants that meet 
the definition of well-qualified will be referred to the selecting official. To 
be rated well-qualified, applicants must meet the minimum qualification 
requirements, any mandatory factors, and score a minimum of 85 on the task 
statements or knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) in the vacancy 
announcement

based on the weighting of the task statements/KSA's.

If applying under a special appointing authority, it is the applicants 
responsibility to respond appropriately in the questionnaire as to the 
authority 
under which you wish to receive consideration.

DECLARATION OF APPOINTMENT:

Applicants selected for Federal employment will be required to complete a 
"Declaration of Federal Employment," (OF-306), prior to bing appointed to 
determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a 
background 
investigation. Failure to answer all questions truthfully and completely or 
providing false statements on the application my be grounds for not hiring an 
applicant, for dismissing an applicant after beginning to work and may be 
punishable by fine or imprisonment in accordance with U.S. Code, Title 18,
Section 
1001.

EEO/DIVERSITY POLICIES:

EPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for this position will be based 
solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national 
origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or 
family 
status or any other non-merit factors. 

This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
If 
you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring 
process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable 
accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

PRIVACY ACT:

Your application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579 
and

5 USC 552a). This information is used to determine your qualifications for 
employment. The use of this information is authorized under Title 5 USC, 
Sections

3302 and 3361.

Quetions regarding this announcement should be referred to the Human Resources 
Specialist below:

Jessie C. Hopkins
Telephone Number: 202 564-0565
Fax Number: 202 564 0680/0685



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