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

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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.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a current permanent Federal employee
• Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment. DHS 250-2 Application Form under "required documents" section.
• Must NOT have any pending/outstanding disciplinary actions
• Must have achieved a minimum of "meet expectations/proficiency" on latest performance appraisal/evaluation
• Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. *No Temporary Promotion Opportunity*
• The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.

Qualifications

Qualifications required:

1. General knowledge or experience in continuity of operations planning.
2. General knowledge of communications best practices and concepts such as Primary, Alternate, Contingent, and Emergency (PACE) Communications models.
3. General knowledge of analytical tools and methodologies used to test communications and information technology systems.
4. General knowledge of homeland security, national security, or intelligence functions.
5. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate stakeholder efforts across organizational lines.
6. Knowledge or experience in developing and maintaining annual schedules and timelines for critical functions in federal programs/projects.

Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:

It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement.

Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

1. Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job)
2. Duties (Be specific in describing your duties)
3. Name of Federal agency
4. Supervisor name, email, and phone number
5. Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.

Additional information

**DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving.

If the position requires a security clearance, employees must have a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance to placement AND must maintain that level of clearance while performing in the position.

Selected applicants for a JDA are requested to fulfill the items below during the JDA:

1. Complete the DHS Training Course 15 days prior to the arrival to the JDA.
2. Complete the DHS Joint Duty Assignment Progress Plan to include:
   
   • Phase 1: Establish assignment objectives within the first 30 days of the JDA.
   • Phase 2: Complete a self-assessment of the duties performed at the mid-point of the JDA.
   • Phase 3: Complete a final review within the last 30 days of the JDA.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.