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Information Technology Specialist (Information Security), 
GS-2210-13
The following job is on the Architect of the Capitol website.  If 
you are interested in applying please login to the Architect of 
the Capitol jobs site at: 
http://www.avuedigitalservices.com/aoc/applicant.html
Once you have logged in, please enter the code CGHON into the 
"Reference Code" field in the top right on the screen.
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

EMPLOYER: Architect of the Capitol
LOCATION: Washington, Dist of Columbia
SALARY RANGE: $89,033.00-$115,742.00
CLOSE DATE: 07/15/2011
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: ITD 2011-085(2) R1
OPENING DATE: 07/01/2011
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Anyone may apply
WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
TIME LIMIT: Permanent - No time limit
CONTACT NAME: Armetia Mobley
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (202) 226-8136
CONTACT EMAIL: [log in to unmask]

NOTES:

This position is located in the Office of the Director, 
Information Technology Division, Architect of the Capitol (AOC).

THIS POSITION IS BEING FILLED THROUGH AN ON-LINE APPLICATION 
SYSTEM.

To apply, go to www.aoc.gov or 
http://www.avuedigitalservices.com/aoc/applicant.html (Be sure 
URL is typed in all lower case).

ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIRED FORMS MUST BE ATTACHED AS TEXT OR IMAGE 
FILES TO YOUR AVUE JOB APPLICATION.

FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL, OR U.S.  POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY 
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

If you are unable to apply on-line, you may visit our Employment 
Center Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.  to 4:00 p.m., 
located at 441 2nd & D Streets, Southwest, Washington D.C., Room 
178 for technical assistance in entering your application on the 
computer.  You may call 202-226-7000 for directions.

ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSES AT 11:59 PM ON THE CLOSING DATE.

Welcome Veterans - The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 
1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative 
branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional 
Accountability Act.  Veterans' preference is applied on this 
vacancy announcement.  If you are a veteran and have been 
separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of 
your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty 
(DD-214), or other proof of eligibility; Application for 10-Point 
Veterans' Preference (SF-15), if applicable; and Department of 
Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable.

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APPLICANTS WHO APPLIED UNDER VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER ITD 
2011-085(2) MUST RE-APPLY TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR THIS 
VACANCY.

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This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional 
vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the 
Capitol.

DUTIES:

The employee serves as an Information Technology Specialist 
(Information Security) and assists the AOC IT Security Officer 
with security management which covers ensuring the 
confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems, networks, 
and data through the planning, analysis, development, 
implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of systems, 
programs, policies, procedures, and tools.



Ensures, or participates in 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.

Evaluates, acquires, configures, and uses software intended to 
ensure that automated systems are secure from unauthorized use, 
viral infection, and other problems that would compromise 
sensitive information in terms of confidentiality, integrity, and 
availability, or would compromise other aspects of overall system 
security.



Develops specifications for information technology (IT) contracts 
and programs involving hardware, software, components, systems, 
subsystems, and/or services.  Prepares statements of work (SOWs), 
requests for Information (RFIs), and requests for proposals 
(RFPs).  Evaluates computer requirements.  Develops evaluation 
plans.  Participates on proposal evaluation teams.  Evaluates 
vendor proposals for adequacy in terms of vendor ability to 
perform desired actions and produce proper results.  Serves as 
Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) in 
monitoring vendor/contractor performance.

Manages the lifecycle of an information technology project from 
concept development through implementation.  Identifies customer 
requirements, develops technical approaches, and coordinates 
project resources related to project costs and schedules.

Performs or participates in a range of information technology 
(IT) management activities that extend or apply to an entire 
organization or major components of an organization.  IT 
management activities include strategic planning, capital 
planning and investment control, workforce planning, policy and 
standards development, resource management, knowledge management, 
architecture and infrastructure planning and management, 
auditing, and information security management.  Plans, develops, 
and implements systems and IT policy changes.

SCREEN OUT ELEMENT(S):

Attention to Detail

Oral Communication

Customer Service

Problem Solving

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of information systems security operations, techniques, 
and standards.

Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of IT 
project planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation.

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifying experience for the GS-13 level requires IT-related 
experience that demonstrates each of the following four 
competencies: Attention to Detail; Customer Service; Oral 
Communication; and Problem Solving; AND one (1) year of 
specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-12 level.  
Specialized experience is experience that is in or directly 
related to the line of work of the position to be filled and that 
has equipped the applicant with the particular 
competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully 
perform the duties of the position.  Experience must be 
IT-related and may be paid or unpaid experience.

Example of specialized experience for positions at the GS-13 
level, typically gained in the IT field or through performance of 
work where the primary concern is IT, includes experience 
analyzing a number of alternative approaches when advising 
management concerning major aspects of IT system design.  The 
experience demonstrates accomplishment of IT project assignments 
requiring knowledge of IT requirements and techniques pertinent 
to the position to be filled.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:

Applications submitted by any form of mail delivery will not be 
accepted.

Applicants must submit a complete application package that is 
received by the closing date of this announcement.

The Office of the Architect of the Capitol is an Equal 
Opportunity Employer..  This Office prohibits discrimination on 
the basis of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, or 
disability.

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with 
disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any 
part of the application and hiring process, please notify the 
agency.  The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will 
be on a case-by-case basis.

Moving expenses are not authorized.

Relocation expenses are not authorized.

BENEFITS: A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system 
with investment options; paid holiday; paid sick and annual 
(vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized 
transportation; training and development opportunities, etc.

The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position 
is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S.  Capitol Police 
and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at 
the Architect of the Capitol.

DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have 
Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial 
institution of their choosing..

Applicants must be U.S.  citizens or must be authorized to work 
in the United States.

Selectee(s) is subject to the completion of a one-year 
trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a 
trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the 
Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency.


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