The ideal candidate will have expert experience and knowledge in both emerging technology and innovation, as well as overseeing, evaluating, and supporting information systems as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO).  This position starts at a salary of $155,700 (GS-15).  Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a member of the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) team within FEMA. 

Duties

What will I do in this position if hired? 

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to be considered for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government credit card.
• Please review "Other Information" section for additional key requirements.

Qualifications

The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement. This position has an individual occupational requirement at OPM IT Specialist Qualification Standard Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A) (opm.gov). In addition to the Minimum Qualifications requirement listed below, you must meet the experience requirements listed under Basic Requirements. Basic Requirements: 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. Minimum Requirements: You qualify for this position at the GS-15 level (starting salary $155,700) if you possess the following: One year of specialized experience at the next lowest grade (GS-05).  This experience may have been gained in the federal government, a state or local government, a non-profit organization, the private sector, or as a volunteer; however, your resume must clearly describe at least one year of specialized experience.  Specialized Experience: Effectively creating and implementing enterprise level cybersecurity and architecture policy/practices; Understanding implementation of innovative technology, including cyber security controls inheritance models; AND Technically evaluating and selecting technical solutions to address specified architectural gaps, vulnerabilities or threats. Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application: Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Please limit your resume to five pages.  If more than five pages are submitted, only the first five pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications.  Your resume serves as the basis for experience related qualification determinations, and you must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable), as it relates to this job opportunity. Please use your own words, be clear, and specific when describing your work history. We cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Are you qualifying based on your work experience?  Qualifications are based on your ability to demonstrate in your resume that you possess one year of the specialized experience for this announcement at a comparable scope and responsibility.  To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, it must contain the following information organized by experience/position: (1) job title, (2) name of employer, (3) start and end dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY), (4) detailed description of duties performed, accomplishments, and related skills, and (5) hours worked per week (part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience). Federal experience/positions must also include the occupational series, grade level, and dates in which you held each grade level.   Are you a current or former FEMA Reservist/DAE employee?  To accurately credit your experience from intermittent positions and Reservist Deployments, you must list the dates (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) of deployments that are relevant to your qualifying experience, along with the job title and specific duties you were responsible for during each deployment. Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information.  Failure to provide the above information in your resume may result in your application being found “not qualified.”  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 provides valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For additional information on crediting experience and/or education, please reference the OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards

Education

There is no educational substitution for this position, and you must meet the qualifications listed in the “requirements” section of this announcement. 

Contacts

• Address FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency Please read the entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC, District of Columbia 20472 United States
• Name: Kimber Michael
• Phone: 202-430-4032
• Email: [email protected]