Job Listing: IT Specialist, GG-2210-13, CENSUS-D-AT

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 1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC (Suitland, MD) This vacancy announcement is for a Information Technology
Specialist,GG-2210-13, with the Data Communication Staff, of the
Decennial Systems & Contacts Management Office (DSCMO), located
at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland.
Applications under this vacancy announcement will be considered under
external competitive procedures only.
face="arial"color="red"size="2">This vacancy is also being advertised
under merit promotion procedures as DSCMO-2008-0003.
href="http://www.census.gov/hrd/www/deu/deu.html">(Click here if you
cannot find this vacancy in USAJOBS) Each announcement requires a
separate application using the Census Bureau's on-line application
system by logging into http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ and clicking
on "Search Jobs." Merit promotion procedures apply to current or
previous Federal employees in the competitive service who are
eligible for transfer, promotion, reassignment, or reinstatement.
This MAY also apply to applicants seeking consideration through a
special appointing authority such as VRA, VEOA, Schedule A,
etc. Please read the vacancy announcement to
determine who may apply.

Duty Location: Suitland, MD
Organization: Decennial Systems and Contracts Management Office
Data Communication Staff

Promotion Potential: GG-13
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
This is a bargaining unit position.

Come join the Census Team, where every one counts. The Census Bureau
produces quality data that helps Americans better understand our
country - its population, resources, economy, society and culture. We
offer competitive salaries, flexible hours and work arrangements,
developmental opportunities, recognition for a job well done, a
variety of benefits and health insurance plans, and a host of other
employment incentives. If working in an environment that values your
individuality and diversity and allows you to innovate, engage in
problem solving, and achieve your professional goals appeals to you,
then the Census Bureau is the place for you. Come join the Census
Team and be responsible for contributing to the fabric of our nation -
where every one counts.

Major Duties

The incumbent works to ensure proper security controls, devices and
events are adhered to in accordance with the Census Bureau and
Department of Commerce IT Policies and Standards, National Institute
of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications, Federal
Information Processing Standards (FIPS) and the Federal Information
Security Management Act (FISMA). The incumbent ensures proper
security controls are being testing, adhered to and implemented. The
incumbent is responsible for working with staff to ensure security
documentation is accurate and conducts annual documentation reviews
to ensure compliance with Census Bureau and Department of Commerce
standards and policies. The incumbent oversees Certification and
Accreditation (C&A) efforts performed for newly developed and/or
existing DSCMO systems. The incumbent monitors personnel for
performance variances and tracks contract metrics. The incumbent
tracks system interconnections and ensures that Interconnections
Security Agreements (ISA's) are written properly and includes proper
technical information.

How to Apply

Application under this announcement requires the applicant to
complete and submit a specially designed USAJOBS application. The
submission of anything other than the USAJOBS application will result
in your application not being considered under this announcement.
If you do not create a resume in USAJOBS, or if the resume is
incomplete, then your application will not be considered under this
announcement.
Questions that require a narrative response, please give a complete
and detailed answer. Do not enter "Refer to Resume" or copy and
paste your resume to explain your answer.
Applications and faxes MUST be received by 11:59 PM EASTERN STANDARD
TIME of the vacancy closing date.
You may be directed to fax specific documentation to verify
information about your civil service status, your education, your
CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, your veteran's preference and/or other
information. Please fax with the appropriate cover sheet using the
fax number listed on the fax cover sheet. The requested documents
MUST be received by the closing date of this announcement. Each
document must be dialed and faxed in separately as each sheet
includes an identification number, which ensures your document is
processed correctly.
You may FAX documents at any time during the open period of a vacancy
announcement by going to http://www.usajobs.opm.gov:
1) Log into MyUSAJOBS
2) Click on "Applications"
3) Locate the vacancy you applied to
4) Under "Application Status" column, click on "More
Information". This will take you from Recruitment-One-Stop (ROS) to
the Department of Commerce site (this will take a few seconds, please
be patient).
5) Select "View/Generate Fax Cover Sheets" and click "Continue"
6) Select type of document to be faxed
7) Click on "Print Cover Sheet" to print fax cover sheet
8) Once the cover sheet has printed click button "Return to ROS"
to bring you back to the USAJOBS site. You can then logout.


Required Documents:
Applicants applying to this vacancy should follow the fax
instructions in this vacancy. Do not use the USAJOBS Upload feature
to submit ANY documents!
CTAP/ICTAP applicants MUST fax by the closing date:a. a copy of
their specific RIF notice, written notice of their expected
separation or other documentation of priority consideration status,
AND b. a copy of their latest SF-50 noting current position, grade
level, tenure, duty location, AND c. a copy of their most recent
performance appraisal, AND d. any documentation from their agency to
show their current promotion potential. Please use the fax number on
the appropriate cover sheet. Refer to the Additional Information
section for more information on CTAP/ICTAP.
Transcripts: You must submit a copy of your undergraduate/graduate
transcript(s) if the announcement specifies education as part of the
basic entry requirements, if you are qualifying based on substitution
of education for experience, and/or if you are qualifying based on
superior academic achievement. Transcripts must show course number,
title, grade, type (semester/quarter), and number of credit hours.
Applicants selected for the position will be required to provide
official transcripts.
To receive credit for education completed in foreign colleges or
universities, you must show proof that such education has been
evaluated and has shown to be equivalent to education received in an
accredited educational institution in the United States.
10-Point Veteran's Preference: To receive 10-point veteran's
preference for a service-connected disability you must submit an SF-
15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and documentary
proof from the appropriate branch of the Armed Forces or the
Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as a copy of your DD-214.
You must use the current version of the SF-15 form (revised December
2004). Previous editions are not usable.
Applicants claiming 10-point preference who do not submit the
required documentation will receive 5-point veteran's preference if
they meet the basic veteran's preference requirements and submit the
appropriate proof of military service.
5-Point Veteran's Preference: To receive 5-point veteran's
preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214. To receive
preference if your service began after October 15, 1976, you must
have: a Campaign Badge or Expeditionary Medal with an honorable
discharge OR served on active duty during the Gulf War from August 2,
1990 - January 2, 1992, or for more than 180 consecutive days, other
than for training, 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 under the following conditions: honorable discharge,
served a minimum of 2 years on active duty, or if a Reservist, served
the full period for which called to active duty (Reservists must
include appropriate documentation).
Applicants on Active Duty: Applicants on active duty claiming either
5-point or 10-point preference must show on their application that
they have met the requirements for preference as outlined above and
must submit appropriate proof and documentation at time of
appointment.
If claiming veteran's preference all supporting documentation must be
submitted and received by the closing date of this vacancy
announcement. Please fax the appropriate cover sheet and a legible
copy of the corresponding document to the number on the cover sheet.
Each document must be dialed and faxed in separately as each sheet
includes an identification number, which ensures your document is
processed correctly. For faxing instructions, refer to How to Apply
section.
For the new definition of a veteran consistent with Public Law 109-
163, signed by the President on January 6, 2006, please visit Vet
Guide at http://www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetsinfo.asp


Contact Information:
Delegated Examining Unit

Phone: 301-763-3487

Fax: 000-000-0000

Email: Ann.M.Tozzi@census.gov


Or write:
U.S. Department of Commerce
4600 Silver Hill Road
Room 2J242B
Washington, DC 20233

Fax: 000-000-0000


What To Expect Next:
Applicants will receive notice that their application has been
received. Applicants can check the status of their application by
accessing USAJOBS, Applicant Site at http://usajobs.opm.gov and
clicking on "My USAJOBs." You will need to login and then click
on "Track your online job application."