Job Summary

This position is located in various organizations within the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Please read this Public Notice carefully before applying. Your application goes to a resume database and may be used during the notice period. U.S. citizenship is REQUIRED. Direct hiring authority for the 2210 series is being used to fill this position.

Job Description

This position is being filled using the agency's Direct Hire Authority. In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE for the GG-12 grade level is defined as experience which includes knowledge of and experience in information systems security methods and procedures to ensure the application of appropriate security measures to assignments AND experience analyzing data to troubleshoot problems, evaluating established methods and procedures, and performing other similar analytical functions. This knowledge is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant analyzed a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning aspects of 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE for the GG-13 grade level is defined as experience which includes knowledge of and experience in information systems security methods and procedures to ensure the application of appropriate security measures to assignments AND experience analyzing data to troubleshoot problems, evaluating established methods and procedures, and performing other similar analytical functions. 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 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. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Knowledge of the methods, techniques, and procedures for developing and implementing IT information security programs, policies, procedures, and tools. Knowledge of the IT infrastructure, systems, hardware, and software applications of the agency or organization, sufficient to function as a technical resource on IT security functions. Knowledge of new and evolving IT technologies and developments, in order to participate in evaluating and recommending adoption of new approaches for delivery of IT services. Skill in the principles, methods, and practices of customer support and determination of user requirements, to ensure that IT systems and services meet organizational and program needs. Knowledge of program and project management principles and methods, in order to participate in IT programs and projects involving the development and implementation of IT systems and services of the organization A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume. The NRC encourages applicants to provide extensive job experience details in your resume. Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to the specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria. PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.