IT SPECIALIST, GS-2210-12 WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Duties You will serve as the subject matter expert regarding all communications systems, executing the duties of an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO). The work includes analysis, design, fielding, and supporting of Coast Guard and District management information, telecommunication, and phone systems with a focus on those supporting and improving Coast Guard operations. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: * Communicating daily with Coast Guard (CG) field units and staff elements to discuss all communication related matters. * Managing C4IT-related Share Point site development and upkeep. * Directing and/or conducting special studies that include analyzing communication processes and project workflow. * Designing and developing business processes to utilize technology systems and applications to improve work flow and increase productivity. * Advising project managers and supervisors on the latest hardware, software, and communications developments and their possible impact on operations. * Serving as the District Classified Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), responsible for overseeing and ensuring compliance. * Coordinating, monitoring, setting priorities, and providing status reports on projects, incidents, and routine work performed by the DT functional area. * Analyzing existing communication systems and networks, and preparing recommendations including costs and benefits of alternative approaches and their effect on Coast Guard Operations. * Serving as C4IT Division funds management responsible for spend plan development and current year spend plan execution. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. * U.S. Citizenship is required. * Testing designated Position (TDP) * You will be required to undergo random drug testing. * Selectee for this position will be required to submit to a drug test. * The position requires a valid state driver's license. * This position requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Qualifications Qualifications for GS-12: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level is required. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include: performing routine and recurring assignments in the specialty area; identifying and resolving issues and problems; preparing and updating manuals, instructions, and operating procedures; providing information and assistance to customers; evaluating established methods and procedures and preparing recommendations for changes in methods and practices where appropriate; and ensuring the application of appropriate security measures to assignments; participate in defining IT security requirements; and implementing and supporting IT security applications. 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 GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent): 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. * 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. Within 6 months of date of designation as ISSO incumbent must obtain and maintain a Certified lnformation System Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent certification as defined by U.S. Coast Guard Security and Information Assurance (SIA) Manual M5500. l 3. Must maintain professional certifications consistent with current IT/IA policies used by DOD, DHS, and CG. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Additional information Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, or imprisonment. DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about e-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at click here Recruitment incentives may be authorized. This position is subject to a 2.01% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) in addition to locality pay. Visit Non-Foreign COLA Selectee(s) for this position who are newly appointed to a permanent position are authorized to receive a one-time recruitment incentive of 25% of the salary, including locality for this position. Receipt of the bonus will require a 12 month service agreement. Newly appointed refers to the first appointment (regardless of tenure) as an employee of the Federal Government, an appointment following a break in service of at least 90 days from a previous appointment as an employee of the Federal Government, or, in certain cases, an appointment following a break in service of less than 90 days from a previous appointment as an employee of the Federal Government. Selectee(s) for this position who are current federal employees on permanent appointments and will be moving outside of the current commuting area of their current position to accept this position are authorized to receive a one-time relocation bonus of 25% of the salary including locality for this position. Receipt of the bonus will require a 12 month service agreement. The employee must establish a residence in the new geographic area prior to payment. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans , Peace Corps / VISTA volunteers , and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, serie