Summary Joining the Secret Service will allow you to serve as an Information Technology (IT) Specialist (Network) in the Network Support Branch (NSB), Critical Systems Protection Branch (CSP) and Applied Research Division (TEC), United States Secret Service (USSS). CSP and NSB is responsible for the technical operations and support of security systems that secure the White House, VP residence, investigative and National Special Security Events (NSSE) events. Responsibilities The selectee will serve as a Information Technology Specialist (Network) in the Office of Technical Development and Applied Research, Network Support Branch (NSB), or Critical Systems Protection Branch (CSP). Typical work assignments include: Administering and managing the operations of a multitude of network appliances, systems, and backbone routers and switches. Programing and maintaining networking devices; Monitoring and troubleshooting network elements to ensure that problems are discovered and resolved in a timely manner. Analyzing and evaluating agency-wide network architecture, infrastructure, mission and/or agency requirements. Developing and enforcing standards for network device installation, testing, maintenance, monitoring, upgrades, backup and recovery. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. One-year probationary period may be required. Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/). Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required Obtain and maintain a Top Secret Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Myth buster Page here. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. Submit to a polygraph examination prior to your appointment. Qualifications GS-12 Basic Requirement: Applicant must have Information Technology (IT) related experience demonstrating each of the four required competencies: A) Attention to Detail- Identifying trends contained within information technology data; B) Customer Service- Assisting with identifying the requirements of customer's information technology systems; C) Oral Communication- Collaborating with others while integrating information technology programs; and D) Problem Solving- Recommending solutions to information technology security problems associated with system changes. AND GS-12: Applicant must possess one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: Monitoring the health and configuration of networks to identify abnormal situations; Monitoring information technology problems to determine whether cable, equipment, and/or operations is the problem; and Supporting administrators and/or engineers in maintaining operating data center devices, operating systems, applications and/or hardware. GS-13 Basic Requirement: Applicant must have Information Technology (IT) related experience demonstrating each of the four required competencies: A) Attention to Detail- Identifying trends contained within information technology data; B) Customer Service- Identifying the requirements of customer's information technology systems; C) Oral Communication- Collaborating with others while integrating information technology programs; and D) Problem Solving- Resolving information technology security problems associated with system changes. AND GS-13: Applicant must possess one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: Implementing the standard configuration software loads for network devices; Providing troubleshooting support of WAN/LAN using automated reporting and/or monitoring systems; and Applying knowledge of application program interfaces to resolve hardware/software interface and/or interoperability problems NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. 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. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 (you may need to submit more than one), "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and @type of service (Competitive or Excepted). Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP): This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee\guides/career\transition. Education Additional Information Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Merit promotion and/or non-competitive referral lists may be issued based on the needs of the agency. This position will require a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade and unit occur. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. The Secret Service prohibits employees from having visible body markings (including but not limited to tattoos, body art, and branding) on the head, face, neck, hand and fingers (any area below the wrist bone) (exception: a single conservative and unobtrusive tattoo in the form of a ring is authorized on one finger).
