SUPERVISORY IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (DIGITAL EVIDENCE)

This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of Forensic Sciences, Digital Evidence Laboratory.

The purpose of this position is to serve as a Digital Forensic Group Supervisor providing first level supervision to a group of digital forensic examiners., As a SUPERVISORY IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (DIGITAL EVIDENCE), your typical work assignments may include:

• Supervises general laboratory activities and analytical work of a group of forensic, clerical or technical employees in the examination and interpretation of digital evidence and related items.
• Provides technical and administrative guidance and direction concerning examinations and analyses of evidence; develops and ensures implementation of and compliance with safety policies and procedures for the laboratory.
• Reviews and evaluates laboratory workloads; develops and implements action plans to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of services; and coordinates laboratory support of field investigations.
• Performs duties in support of the laboratory quality management system, such as conducting audits, investigating instances of non-conformance, and implementing corrective or preventive action.
• Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.
• Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills, qualifications, and mission requirements.
• Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses., * Incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
• Selectee will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period (OR 1-year OR 2-year trial period, as appropriate) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest., As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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., Applicants’ resume will be reviewed to determine their qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. Your resume should demonstrate how you meet all aspects of the specialized experience statement. The Human Resources Specialist will not review additional information beyond your resume.

If you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements for this position a panel of subject-matter-experts (SMEs) will perform a structured review of your resume to evaluate your knowledge, skills, abilities, and competences as they directly relate to the duties of this position.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

• Leadership
• Technical Competence
• Planning and Evaluating
• Customer Service
• Computer Forensics

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

Under the provisions of the Direct-Hire Authority, veterans’ preference and traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply. For this announcement, all applicants will be assessed to determine if they meet the qualifications for this position, specifically the education, specialized experience, and knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) necessary to perform the work of the position. All applications that meet the required qualifications will be referred to the selecting official.

The assessment questionnaire includes four short, free-response essay questions which provides an opportunity for you to highlight your dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership (or designee(s)). While your responses are not required and will not be scored, we encourage you to thoughtfully address each question in 200-words or less. You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words and have not used a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) such as a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT or Copilot.

Do you have experience in Technical Proficiency?, This position is being filled under a Direct Hire Authority. Open to U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S., * Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance., Basic Qualification Requirements: For all IT positions, individuals must have IT-related proficiency level for all four of the competencies listed below:

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientiously attends to detail.
2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individual who uses or receives the services or products that your work or unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; and is committed to providing quality products and services.
3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues; and responds appropriately.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

In addition to the above basic requirement, applicants applying for the GS-14 must also meet one of the following requirements:

A. Have at least one full year of qualifying specialized experience that is at least equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-13 grade level. Specialized 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.

Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) advising employees on policies and procedures, interpreting and applying applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines with regard to forensic examination of digital evidence; 2) establishing and adjusting priorities and work schedules to ensure timely completion of assignments; 3) supporting quality management activities through audits, non-conformance investigations, and corrective or preventive actions in the support of a laboratory quality management system; 4) coordinating developing, exchanging and presenting digital evidence and examination results; OR 5) providing technical and administrative guidance and direction concerning examinations, analyses of evidence and organizational directives., Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education., Top Secret Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job. Background check type

• National security

Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

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