Marine Transportation System Specialist (Cyber)

Spanish Language Proficiency: Proficiency in speaking and understanding Spanish is desirable for this position due to the need to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking individuals in support of the organization's mission. Applicants who demonstrate Spanish-language proficiency may receive additional consideration during the assessment process. Spanish-language proficiency is not required to meet the minimum qualifications for this position. To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal or private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Specialized experience must include the following: Developing cybersecurity plans, strategy, and policy to support organizational cybersecurity initiatives that support safety and security of ports and waterways. Conducting cybersecurity training, outreach and awareness to a variety of stakeholders to mitigate cyber risks to ports, personnel, and vessels. Providing cybersecurity expertise, assistance and recommendations to protect critical port infrastructure, navigable waters, personnel, facilities, and vessels. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.