You will serve as an INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (POLICY AND PLANNING) in the Information Technology and Cyber Security (ITACS) Office, Code 109, of PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF. A Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) of 8.90% will be added to the stated salary.

Duties

You will assist in developing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. You will analyze and evaluate data to formulate recommendations for program planning and courses of action to solve problems. You will utilize basic knowledge of computer/IT concepts and processes to prepare reports, correspondence, presentations, and briefings. You will work with all levels within the organization and staff from other Shipyards to achieve mutual goals.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code (803), proficiency level (Advanced). The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

For the GS-07: In addition to experience demonstrating the four competencies below, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: analyzing and evaluating data to assist higher level employees with program planning and course of action to solve problems. Your resume must demonstrate one year of experience in the federal service or private or public sector in all four of the following competencies, as defined: 1.Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Experience demonstrating this competency include: applying knowledge (such as would be acquired through a pertinent baccalaureate educational program or its equivalent in experience, training, or independent study) of basic IT principles, concepts, and methodology to carry out basic assignments, operations, or procedures. 2.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. Experience demonstrating this competency include: adhering to instructions given by supervisor, as well as supervisor (or designate) review, to ensure technical accuracy and quality of products. 3.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. Experience demonstrating this competency include: effectively communicating factual and procedural information orally and in writing. 4.Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Experience demonstrating this competency include: gathering data to assist higher graded employees with resolving issues or problems. For the GS-05: Basic Requirement: A bachelor's degree in any field. In addition to the Basic Requirement, your resume must demonstrate one year of experience in the federal service or private or public sector in all four of the following competencies, as defined: 1.Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Experience demonstrating this competency include: applying knowledge (such as would be acquired through a pertinent baccalaureate educational program or its equivalent in experience, training, or independent study) of basic IT principles, concepts, and methodology to carry out basic assignments, operations, or procedures. 2.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. Experience demonstrating this competency include: adhering to instructions given by supervisor, as well as supervisor (or designate) review, to ensure technical accuracy and quality of products. 3.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. Experience demonstrating this competency include: effectively communicating factual and procedural information orally and in writing. 4.Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Experience demonstrating this competency include: gathering data to assist higher graded employees with resolving issues or problems. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

For the GS-07:

Successful completion of 1 full year (18 hours) of graduate level education from an accredited or pre-accredited institution;
OR
Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement (see job opportunity announcement for additional information) from an accredited or pre-accredited institution, and my education has equipped me with the competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position as described in the job opportunity announcement.
OR
A combination of education and experience that equals one year. My percentage of education and my percentage of experience equal one hundred percent.


A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF 667 Safeguard Street Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-5033 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]