Information Technology Specialist (Digital Forensics Lab Manager)
Summary
This position is located in the Department of Labor, Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Office of Investigations – Labor Racketeering and Fraud’s (OI). The incumbent serves as a lead Information Technology Specialist (Digital Forensics Lab Manager) within the Division of Advanced Technology and Analytics (DATA) under the supervision of DATA’s Special Agent in Charge.
Additional vacancy may be filled with this announcement.
Responsibilities
Administers the quality assurance of OI’s digital forensic laboratory, maintains the laboratory’s network and computer infrastructure, conducts forensic examinations of computers and digital evidence acquired through search warrant, subpoena, consent to search, or request for information.
Ensures the scientific validation of new technical procedures is completed and documented correctly and monitors all individuals and unit personnel to ensure they are meeting applicable standards and protocols.
Schedules and conducts external and internal quality system audits and oversees audits/reviews of all units of the laboratory set forth by CIGIE and/or other accrediting bodies. Administers proficiency testing, records results, and researches and recommends corrective action and improvement in the quality system.
Collaborates with management staff to improve the quality of laboratory policies and procedures in order to meet with industry best practices and prepares annual quality reports for review by management.
Maintains a log of evidence received.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires a valid drivers license. Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Subject to financial disclosure requirements.
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
- Requires a security clearance.
Applicants must meet time-in-grade, time-after-competitive-appointment and qualifications requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the vacancy to be eligible for consideration for selection.
Federal Employees Please Note: Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met and reflects your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. competitive/excepted). In some cases you may need to submit more than one SF-50.
Reference the “Required Documents” section for additional requirements.
Qualifications
Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-13, in the Federal Service. Specialized experience includes demonstrated experience in which the applicant planned and carried out a variety of information technology assignments associated with the administration of a digital forensic to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of digital evidence, and the availability of IT systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools. Additional specialized experience and required training includes the search and seizure of digital evidence (for example – SCERS, FBI CART, Secret Service ECSAP, IRS-CIS) while conducting digital forensic and eDiscovery investigations which are civil, criminal, and administrative in nature.
– This position is at the full performance level.
– This position is outside the bargaining unit.
– Permanent Change of Station (PCS) will NOT be offered. Relocation incentives will not be offered.
– This position will not be filled until Department’s Placement Assistance Programs have been fully utilized.
Education
There is no substitution of education for the required specialize experience at the GS-14 level.
Additional information
DOL seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. DOL fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility and fairness so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
Federal Employees Please Note: Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met and reflects your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. competitive/excepted). In some cases you may need to submit more than one SF-50.
Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES