Information Technology Specialist (Information Security) Job in Italy - 94645652 - ZAXOIJOGA13RS

Job Title:
Information Technology Specialist (Information Security)

Department:
Department Of The Air Force

Agency:
Air Force Personnel Center

Job Announcement Number:
AFPCDHA-411667-JG

SALARY RANGE:
$41,563.00 - $93,175.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Friday, December 10, 2010 to Friday, September 30, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:GS-2210-09/13

POSITION INFORMATION:
Multiple Schedules Multiple Appointment Types

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
13

DUTY LOCATIONS:
Multiple duty locations -click here for more info

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

The mission of the United States Air Force is to deliver sovereign options for the defense of the United States of America and its global interests -- to fly and fight in Air, Space, and Cyberspace.    

To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

These positions are being filled under Direct Hire Authority and are located Air Force-Wide. Positions may be filled as permanent, temporary or term with a full-time or part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location.

Please send all required documents directly to the Civilian Personnel Section at the base at which you wish to be considered.

NOTE:  Positions may be hired at any grade level without promotion potential being applicable.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Position to be filled through Direct Hire Authority
• Travel and permanent change-of-station expenses may or may not be paid
• Salary will be adjusted to include special salary rate or locality pay
• This announcement may be used to fill GS positions.

Additional Duty Location Info:
few vacancies - Vandenberg AFB, CA; few vacancies - March AFB, CA; few vacancies - Tyndall AFB, FL; few vacancies - Dobbins AFB, GA; few vacancies - Malmstrom AFB, MT; few vacancies - Minot AFB, ND; few vacancies - McGuire AFB, NJ; few vacancies - Dyess AFB, TX; few vacancies - Goodfellow AFB, TX; few vacancies - Sheppard AFB, TX; few vacancies - Brooks AFB, TX; few vacancies - Randolph AFB, TX; few vacancies - Lackland AFB, TX; few vacancies - Langley AFB, VA; few vacancies - FE Warren AFB, WY; few vacancies - Barksdale AFB, LA; few vacancies - Luke AFB, AZ; few vacancies - Davis Monthan AFB, AZ; few vacancies - Hickam AFB, HI; few vacancies - Hanscom AFB, MA; few vacancies - Edwards AFB, CA; few vacancies - NAS Joint Reserve Base, TX; few vacancies - Scott AFB, IL; few vacancies - Altus AFB, OK; few vacancies - Andrews AFB, MD; few vacancies - Keesler AFB, MS; few vacancies - Niagara Falls AFB, NY; few vacancies - Offutt AFB, NE; few vacancies - Shaw AFB, SC; few vacancies - Dover ARB, DE; few vacancies - Buckley, CO; few vacancies - Shriever AFB, CO; few vacancies - Peterson AFB, CO; few vacancies - Maxwell AFB, AL; few vacancies - Eielson AFB, AK; few vacancies - Fairchild AFB, WA; few vacancies - Mildenhall, AE; few vacancies - Charleston AFB, SC; few vacancies - Selfridge ANGB, MI; few vacancies - Kirtland AFB, NM; few vacancies - Holloman AFB, NM; few vacancies - USAF Academy, CO; few vacancies - Eglin AFB or Hurlburt Field, FL; few vacancies - MacDill AFB, FL; few vacancies - Hurlburt Field, FL; few vacancies - Grissom ARB, IN; few vacancies - McConnell AFB, KS; few vacancies - Ellsworth AFB, SD; few vacancies - Laughlin AFB, TX; few vacancies - Whiteman AFB, MO

Work involves ensuring 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. Utilizes knowledge of information technology principles, methods, and security regulations and policies to administer various information security programs. Promotes awareness of security issues among management and ensures sound security principles are implemented to ensure protection of information transmitted to the organization, among organizations, and from the organization to the local or wide area networks, the World Wide Web, or other communication nodes. . Conducts risk assessments to identify possible security violations. Controls and protects all cryptographic material and administers applicable access programs. 

Salaries will be adjusted to include any applicable special salary rate or locality rate for each specific position and location.

This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies. 

This announcement may be used to fill GS-9, 11, 12, or 13 positions. 

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
Vacancies may be filled at any level and may or may not have promotion potential. If selected below the full performance level, incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (or equivalent pay band) that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of an Information Technology Specialist that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience may have been gained performing work that involves ensuring 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.

To qualify for the GS-9 grade level, candidates must possess year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level that demonstrated knowledge of computer requirements and techniques in carrying out project assignments consisting of several related tasks, such as typically is the case in development of minor modifications to parts of a system on the basis of detailed specifications provided. The assignments must have shown completion of the following, or the equivalent:

• Analysis of the interrelationships of pertinent components of the system;
• Planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment; and
• Personal responsibility for at least a segment of the overall project.

To qualify for the GS-11 grade level, candidates must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level that demonstrated accomplishment of computer project assignments that required a range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques. For example, assignments would show, on the basis of general design criteria provided, experience in developing modifications to parts of a system that required significant revisions in the logic or techniques used in the original development. Accomplishments, in addition to those noted for the GS-9 level, normally involve the following, or the equivalent:

• Knowledge of the customary approaches, techniques, and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization;
• Planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls; and
• Adaptation of guidelines or precedents to the needs of the assignment.

To qualify for the GS-12 grade level, candidates must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level that demonstrated accomplishment of computer project assignments that required a wide range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques pertinent to the position to be filled. This knowledge is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant analyzed a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of ADP system design, such as what system interrelationships must be considered, or what operating mode, system software, and/or equipment configuration is most appropriate for a given project.

To qualify for the GS-13 grade level, candidates must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level that demonstrated accomplishment of computer project assignments that required a wide range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques pertinent to the position to be filled. This knowledge is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant analyzed a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of ADP system design, such as what system interrelationships must be considered, or what operating mode, system software, and/or equipment configuration is most appropriate for a given project.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sectors. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's web site athttp://www.opm.gov/qualifications.Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Information Technology security principles, concepts, practices, systems software, database software, and immediate access storage technology to carry out activities leading to security certification or accreditation.
• Ability to assess risk factors and advise on vulnerability to attack from a variety of sources and procedures and methods for protection of systems and applications.
• Knowledge of Local Area Network security requirements and techniques for protecting computer systems from viruses, data tampering, and unauthorized system entry.
• Knowledge of commonly applied telecommunications principles, concepts, and methodologies, operating characteristics and capabilities of systems, media, equipment, and related software systems, processes and procedures

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.

Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Education may be substituted for experience to meet the minimum specialized experience requirements for some positions.

Substitutable education for GS-09 positions: A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.Qualifying education must be in a major area of study in computer science, information science, information systems management, mathematics, statistics, operations research, or engineering, or course work that required the development or adaptation of computer programs and systems and provided knowledge equivalent to a major in the computer field.

Substitutable education for the GS-11 grade level:A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.Qualifying education must be in a major area of study in computer science, information science, information systems management, mathematics, statistics, operations research, or engineering, or course work that required the development or adaptation of computer programs and systems and provided knowledge equivalent to a major in the computer field.

COMBINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  

Education and experience can be combined to meet the minimum qualification requirements, as allowed in the applicable qualifications standard, for the position being filled.  Additional information can be obtained at

http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-II/s2-e6.asp#e5

Combinations of education and experience for the GS-09 positions:Graduate level education in excess of 1 year of graduate level education may be combined with qualifying specialized experience to meet the minimum experience requirements at the GS-09 grade level or YA-02 pay band.

Combinations of education and experience for the GS-11 grade level:Graduate level education in excess of 2 years of graduate level education may be combined with qualifying specialized experience to meet the minimum experience requirements at the GS-11 grade level.

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims.  Unless otherwise stated, unofficial transcripts on college letterhead are acceptable. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements. You must show proof that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT/OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS

• The employee is subject to random drug testing.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• The employee may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• The employee may be required to obtain and maintain related certifications

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Basis of Rating:

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made.

NOTE:  Applicants must submit Transcripts if using education to qualify

BENEFITS:

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following Web addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.

Flexible Spending Accounts -https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp

Health Insurance -http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp

Leave -http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp

Life Insurance -http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp

Long Term Care Insurance -http://www.ltcfeds.com/

Retirement Program -http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp

The following link provides an overview of the Civilian Benefits and Entitlements currently offered to civilian Federal employees.  http://ask.afpc.randolph.af.mil/best/default.asp?prods3=272&prods2=264&prods1=44

OTHER INFORMATION:

1. We recommend you visit the following web sites for bases in which you are interested for information on the local community, cost of living expenses, education, employment, housing availability, relocation and support services: Standard Installation Topic Exchange Service:   http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/sites, Official public Air Force sites: http://www.af.mil/sites.  The Department of Air Force will not pay or assume liability for personal travel, moving expenses, or other relocation costs incurred in accepting employment.

2. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Program (ICTAP). If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. You must be a current or former federal employee displaced from non-DoD Federal agencies (e.g., IRS, VA, Dept of Labor, etc.).   Applicants eligible under ICTAP are provided priority selection for vacancies within the local commuting area for which they apply and are determined well qualified.

To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, current or former Federal employees displaced from non-DoD federal agencies must be rated at 80or above on the rating criteria for this position.

ICTAP eligibles must submit copies of the appropriate documentation as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority such as: a RIF separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation OR a notice of proposed separation for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area; and the current (or last) performance rating received (the rating must be fully successful or higher). 

3. If you are a veteran with preference eligibility, submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 or other copy showing type of discharge).  If you are eligible for 10-point veterans' preference, attach an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.

Five-point preference is given to those honorably separated veterans (this means an honorable or general discharge) who served on active duty in the Armed Forces:

• during any war (this means a war declared by Congress, the last of which was World War II);
• during the period April 28, 1952, through July 1, 1955;
• for more than 180 consecutive days, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976;
• during the Gulf War period beginning August 2, 1990, and ending January 2, 1992; or
• for more than 180 consecutive days, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on the date prescribed by Presidential proclamation or by law as the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; or  
• in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal has been authorized, such as El Salvador, Lebanon, Granada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti.
• Medal holders and Gulf War veterans who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980, or entered on active duty on or after October 14, 1982, without having previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty, must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty.
• Effective on October 1, 1980, military retirees at or above the rank of major or equivalent, are not entitled to preference unless they qualify as disabled veterans.

Ten-point preference is given to:

• those honorably separated veterans who 1) qualify as disabled veterans because they have served on active duty in the Armed Forces at any time and have a service-connected disability or are receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension from the military or the Department of Veterans Affairs; or 2) are Purple Heart recipients;
• the spouse of a veteran unable to work because of a service-connected disability;
• the unmarried widow of certain deceased veterans; and the mother of a veteran who died in service or who is permanently and totally disabled.

For more specifics on all veterans employment issues such as Veterans preference or special appointing authorities see the Veteran's Guide http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetsinfo.asp .

4.If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

5.A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for prior work experience or active duty uniformed service that otherwise would not be creditable for the purpose of determining his or her annual leave accrual rate.All creditable service must be directly related to the duties of the position being filled and decisions to allow for such credit must be finalized prior to the selectee’s entrance on duty.The use of this service credit incentive is at the discretion of the selecting official and service credit is granted only for a position deemed hard-to-fill.

6.Employed Annuitants: Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.   For more information on this policy please go to http://www.cpms.osd.mil/fas/staffing/pdf/rem_ann.pdf


HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes all of the following:

1.  Your responses to the KSA's (single page response required)

2.  Your résumé.

3.  Your transcripts, licenses/certifications (if applicable) and any other documents requested in the announcement

Your resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications are to be submitted directly to the Civilian Personnel Section at the location for which you are applying.Location addresses are listed at the below link:http://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/afcivilianjobs/expeditedhiring.asp.  You will need to click on Direct Hire IT and then scroll down to see base locations and addresses.

Please ensure that all submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone number and at least your last four digits of your social security number.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

For this job announcement the following documents are required:   

• Resume
• Transcripts, if qualifying on the basis of education  (must contain the University logo)
• Any license/certification- if required by the position.
• If claiming 5 point veterans’ preference,  a copy of your DD Form 214 (member 4 copy), which includes character of service,  or a Statement of Service/Proof of Service which includes service dates, type of separation, and character of service.
• If claiming 10 point veteran's preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (member 4 copy), which includes character of service, the VA Disability Letter (with percentage of disability) and the SF 15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference) http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf

          For more information regarding veterans' preference please go to  

http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp#2Typesor http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei3.asp

Yourresume, curriculum vitae, or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications must be submitted directly to the Civilian Personnel Flight at the location for which you are applying.  Please ensure that all submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone number and at least your last four digits of your social security number.

COMPLETE APPLICATIONS, INCLUDING ALL ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT, Friday, September 30, 2011

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

AFPC DEO DH
Phone: (800)525-0102 Agency Information:
AFPC DEO DH
DO NOT MAIL APPLICATION
FOLLOW GUIDANCE IN ANNOUNCEMENT
RANDOLPH AFB, TX 78150
USA

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

After you send your application to the appropriate Civilian Personnel Office, you will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required.