This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard, Aviation Logistics Center, Engineering Services Division, Configuration Management Branch in Elizabeth City, NC.

Duties

As an Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) in the Engineering Services Division, Configuration Management Branch, the role of this position is to serve as the Aircraft (Fixed or Rotary Wing) Information System Security Officer performing comprehensive security assessments using the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and conducting independent verification and validation of the system authorization and accreditation. In addition, the incumbent provides documentation, assessment of Coast Guard IT and aviation Platform Information Technology (PIT) governed by the cybersecurity program.   Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship and U.S. residency is required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to serve a one year probationary period.
• This position requires a Secret clearance.
• The position requires a valid state driver's license.

Qualifications

To qualify for the GS-13 level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).  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 related to this position include: Experience in planning, analyzing, documenting, and reporting activities associated with the system security accreditation and authorization process; Experienced knowledge of systems analysis techniques;  Experience in Customer Support activities and functions, including Help Desk Processes, Customer Support Techniques and Methods. Skill in applying agency policies, business standards, and knowledge of technical data toevaluate alternative approaches to problem solutions. In addition to the required specialized experience, applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:  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.   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

Contacts

• Address United States Coast Guard 2401 Hawkins Point Road Bldg 1, Mail Stop #4 Attn: Office of Civilian Personnel Baltimore, Maryland 21226 United States
• Name: USCG Applicant Support
• Phone: 866-656-6830
• Email: [email protected]