Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a IT Cybersecurity Specialist. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Boulder City, Nevada

Duties

Duties at the Full Performance Level: -Responsible for providing guidance for IT security development and implementation plans, and conducting IT security testing and Assessment and authorization to meet department operations requirements, and ensure end users adhere to security policy and guidelines. -Evaluates the IT security programs, including the implementation of security programs designed to anticipate, assess, and minimize system vulnerabilities. -Coordinates with other IT staff on the development and implementation of information cybersecurity system and application policies, guidelines, standards, requirements, and procedures. -Ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools. -Implements higher-level security requirements; participates in testing and implementation of new security technologies; participates in contingency or disaster recovery plans. -Participates in the assessment of new systems design methodologies; institutes measures to ensure awareness and compliance; reviews and provides feedback on proposed new systems for potential security risks. -Advises and assists staff in carrying out security development, implementation, operations, and maintenance requirements. -Recommends ways to protect the bureau/office's information and information systems.

Requirements

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the education and/or specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. GS-9: To qualify at the GS-9, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-7 level in federal service having demonstrated experience (gained through government or public service). Specialized Experience is defined as: 1) Experience in Information Technology (IT) risk analysis to protect information management systems, networks, and notify management of potential system vulnerabilities. AND 2) Experience in participating in the development of IT Cybersecurity processes, plans, and/or policies. OR You could otherwise qualify on the basis of Education having Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree with major study in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management. GS-11: To qualify at the GS-11, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-9 level in federal service having demonstrated experience (gained through government or public service). Specialized Experience is defined as: 1) Experience in the development and maintenance of IT Cybersecurity processes, plans and/or policies for IT risk assessments or active participant in an IT Security compliance program designed to meet Federal regulatory requirements. and 2) Experience in ensuring the IT confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security policies, procedures, and tools. OR You could otherwise qualify on the basis of Education having Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree with major study in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management. In additional to meeting the minimum qualifications above. Applicants must also meet the below requirements. For all positions individuals 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. Note: Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to the online assessment questions by addressing experience, education and/or training relevant to this position. Applicants must make a fair and accurate assessment of their qualifications. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is apparent in your description of experience, competencies, skills, and/or education/training, you will be rated ineligible. You must be clear when describing your experience, human resources may not make assumptions in determining qualifications. If your resume does not clearly reflect all of the above experience, your application will be marked as ineligible. 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. You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 02/06/2024.

Education

This vacancy announcement allows substituting education for experience at the GS-9 and GS-11 grade level(s). Applicants must submit a copy of college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not-qualified for the position.

You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selected. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer.

Accreditation: Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicable. For additional info, refer to the Office of Personnel Management and U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For additional info, refer to the U.S. Network for Education Information.

Contacts

• Address Lower Colorado Basin Bureau of Reclamation PO Box 61470 Boulder City, NV 89006 US
• Name: Maria Wallior
• Phone: 702-293-8403
• Email: [email protected]