This position is located in the Federal Highway Administration, Office of Information Technology and Data Services.  The Division Chief for IT Compliance will be responsible for planning, developing, leading, and directing information technology (IT) cybersecurity and compliance programs for Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The incumbent represents FHWA on interactions with the Department, regulatory agencies, and State agencies on IT matters.

Duties

As a Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC), you will: 

Requirements

• Must meet specialized experience stated in Qualifications section
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements. You will be asked a few questions as part of your application but make sure to verify how you meet this experience in your resume or you may be deemed ineligible.  To qualify for the GS-15, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-14, it must include: Experience providing leadership and direction to subordinate managers, supervisors and/or professional staff in the development, acquisition, management and/or oversight of Information Technology cybersecurity and compliance programs. Experience developing and approving cybersecurity requirements and policies for Information Technology solutions in an organization. You cannot qualify on education at grades GS-12 and above for this series, you must meet the specialized experience for the grade, which is cited above. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): For job series GS-2210 experience must be IT-related and demonstrate each of the following four competencies: 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. Communications Skills - 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 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. In addition, for this position your qualifications will also be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following two areas: Technical Skills - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for designing, developing, and testing software in a given environment. Program/Project Management Skills - Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance. For all types of consideration, 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. For additional information, please refer to the OPM qualifications standard for the GS-2210 series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address DOT, FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION Submit Application and Documents Online 1200 New Jersey Ave SE / HAHR - 50 Washington, District of Columbia 20590 United States
• Name: Automated Staffing Office
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]