Summary
This assignment is a 1-year non-reimbursable assignment. Office of the Secretary DHS Continuity Testing Program Lead Series Requested: 0089 Security Clearance: None Virtual/Remote: No Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible. Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection/closing date. This is a Detail, not a Developmental Rotation. Supervisory approval form must be signed.
Duties
This DHS Joint Duty assignment supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Continuity Testing Program. Specifically, this position will support the development of annual testing schedules, maintain testing documentation, and contribute to the analysis and reporting of testing results that will inform future continuity preparedness activities and DHS capital investments in continuity programs. Specific duties include: - Develop and maintain annual testing schedules for communications and information technology systems across the Components of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). - Direct support to monthly, quarterly, and annual testing activities, to include alert and notification systems, both unclassified and classified. - Direct support to testing access and utilization of essential records at alternate sites. - Direct support to testing of primary and backup infrastructure systems and services (such as power, water, and fuel) at alternate sites. - Document test results to validate the interoperability of critical equipment and systems that support the organization's essential functions. - Support annual testing of DHS Component telework and/or distributed workforce capabilities.
Education
EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.
How you will be evaluated
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education, and training will be rated using a job questionnaire based on the competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this Joint Duty Assignment. If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. After reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination will be made. You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.