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European Global Navigations Satellite System Agency For more information on GSA please consult our website httpwww.gsa.europa.eugsaoverview Applications are invited for a post of PRS Technical Officer Vacancy Reference Number GSA2013512R Date of Publication 3 July 2013 Deadline for applications 5 August 2013 at 2359 hours CET Type of Contract Temporary Agent Place of employment Prague CZ GradeFunction Group AD7 Contract Duration 5 years Monthly basic salary1 5.568,11 Organisational Department GSA Security Department Reporting To Head of Security Possible reserve list valid until 31122014 Desired Start Date As soon as possible Level of security clearance2 Secret EU GSA Security Department GALILEO is the European Unions future autonomous Global Navigation Satellite System GNSS which will be interoperable with other existing GNSS systems, in particular the United States Global Positioning System GPS. The main services that have already been specified for GALILEO are the following Open Service OSshall provide position and timing signals, free of user charge. Performance will be competitive with, but complementary to, GPS to enable dual constellation usage. Public Regulated Service PRS. This service provides position and timing to specific governmentdesignated users requiring a high continuity of service. Access to this service will be controlled with encryption of the space signals and usage of approved receivers that have the signal decryption keys. Search and Rescue Services SAR. Galileo will improve the time to detection and the accuracy of location of distress beacons over the current Search and Rescue services provided by COSPASSARSAT. It will also provide an acknowledgement to the user of receipt of the distress message. In this context, ensuring the security integrity of the systems is of paramount importance. The security accreditation of the GNSS is one of the core regulatory tasks entrusted to the European GNSS Agency GSA pursuant to Regulation EU No 9122010. The GSA Security Department proactively contributes to the fulfilment of GSA missions by providing the security expertise in order to 1 achieve successful security accreditation of the systems, 2 secure programmes implementation and exploitation and 3 ensure a wide, secure and sustainable use of the Public Regulated Service PRS. The latter entails notably PRS Pilot projects and PRS User Segment activities and related support to PRS Service Exploitation. This includes among others Support Research and Development on PRS Receivers and Security Modules technologies to enable the development of Low cost and unclassified PRS receivers when keyed, with an appropriate European industrialization capacity, during the period 20162020 Preparation of calls for tenders, selection, negotiation, award as well as support to project and technical management of contracts related to the implementation of the PRS Pilot Project, for validating PRS operational and user functions and accelerating preparatory activities in Member States Work on the PRS user segment, by performing market research in various application areas e.g. homeland security, emergency services, critical infrastructure and defence Provide expertise and support to the GNSS Security Board and associated Working Groups In order to strengthen its PRS team, the Security Department is looking for an experienced Technical Officer. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The PRS Technical Officer will report to the Head of Security Department, aiming at the fulfilment of the Authoritys duties on the safety and the security of the systems and the security of the European Union or its Member States, particularly regarding all matters related to the Public Regulated Service. Heshe will be under the guidance of the PRS Officer and shall carry out the tasks that will be assigned to himher, in particular regarding the implementation of the PRS users segment with main focus on the following areas. He will also work closely to the GNSS Service Provision Manager for activities related to service exploitation. 1. PRS Receiver Security Architecture and related Technologies Technical support to the preparation of RD Calls and contracts on PRS Receivers and Security Technologies Act as Project or Technical Officer of internal or delegated contracts and studies on PRS and related security and engineering activities in support to the development of the PRS user segment Support in the definition and implementation of a global PRS User Segment Technological Roadmap identifying key research areas for PRS technologies, in support to the preparation of the PRS exploitation phase Contribution to the preparation of PRS user segment receivers, security modules security accreditation. 2. PRS Service Exploitation in liaison with Exploitation team Support the PRS Service and Mission analysis Support in the maintenance of the PRS Mission and Service, Security requirements and associated evolution roadmaps Supporting the Galileo GNSS Exploitation Programme Manager for topics related to Galileo PRS services implementation 3. PRS Access policy implementation Technical support to the PRS Pilot Projects contribution to the preparation, development and implementation of PRS Pilot and Enabling Projects for the promotion of applications and services in the satellite navigation market for the governmental applications Support to the Commission on GNSS Security Board and associated working groups, including among others the contribution to the definition, maintenance and update of the Common Minimum Standards and guidelines for the implementation of PRS management rules in the Member States Technical support of PRS Pilot contracts 3. Technical Support Contribute to the maintenance and update of the PRS user segment baseline documentation Support to the definition of specifications and instructions for manufacturing PRS receivers, in accordance with the policy of access to PRS defined by the Council Technical support to PRS participant activities including Commission, other Union Agencies and International institutions, Member States Competent PRS authorities as may be required according to the PRS Decision 11042011EU Security expertise for the coordination of Member States actions in respect of the frequencies necessary to ensure the operation of the Galileo system in coordination with other GNSS, with active participation to the WGCSI. 4. Contribution to Market Development of PRS Liaising with the stakeholders which contribute to the design of the EGNSS Mission and Services in particular EC and ESA, in close cooperation with the GSA Market Development Department for the establishment of user needs specifications Support to the development of EU policies regarding the use of PRS for critical applications. The position is based in the GSA headquarters in the Czech Republic Prague and implies regular travels within Europe and worldwide and might even require extensive periods abroad. In particular regular missions to GSA offices located in Belgium Brussels, UK SwanwickLondon and France St Germain en Laye are foreseen for this position. Furthermore, the PRS Technical Officer will also contribute to other tasks of the Security Department, as necessary. The above tasks and responsibilities will be conducted in English language. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS A.Eligibility criteria For your application to be considered by the Agency, you must meet the following criteria a A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma when the normal period of university education is four years or more, OR b A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma and at least one year of appropriate professional experience when the normal period of university education is three years. In addition to the above, to possess appropriate professional experience of at least six years Ad 1a following of the award of diploma ad 1b following the end of professional experience in positions relevant to the aforementioned duties Be a national of a Member State of the European Union Be able to serve a full 5 yearterm before reaching the retirement age of 65 Be entitled to his or her full rights as citizen3 Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws concerning military service Meet the character requirements for the duties involved Have a thorough knowledge of one of the languages of the European Union and a satisfactory knowledge of another language of the European Union to the extent necessary for the performance of hisher duties and Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post.4 B.Selection criteria If your application is eligible, you will be selected for an interview based upon the following criteria Qualifications and experience Essential University degree in the exact sciences e.g. Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electronics etc. Proven experience relevant to the tasks described above Knowledge of satellite navigation technology, experience in GNSS Receivers andor Security Technologies Experience in Programme and Technical management of GNSS or space projects Experience in work planning and achievements To hold, have held or be able to obtain a security clearance at the level of SECRET Advantageous Experience in PRS receivers technology Experience in cryptography Experience in definition and enforcement of technical and security specifications and instructions Experience and background in security driven public infrastructure andor services programmes Experience in securityrelated matters of the Galileo programme Knowledge of the institutional framework and functioning of the European Union. Behavioural competences Communication skills in English Motivation and knowledge of EU and GSA Working with others Stress management flexibility Analysis problem solving Delivering quality and results Prioritising and organising. SELECTION PROCEDURE The selection procedure includes the following steps After registration, each application will be checked in order to verify that it meets the eligibility criteria All eligible applications will be evaluated by a Selection Committee based on the selection criteria defined in this vacancy notice The bestqualified candidates, all those who obtained the highest number of points within the evaluation, will be shortlisted for an interview. The minimum threshold is 65 of the total points. During the interview, the Selection Committee will examine each candidates profile and will assess their relevancy for this post. In order to support the evaluation via interview, shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo written tests relevant to the job content the minimum threshold for this test is 50 of the total points allocated for it and to complete part of the process in their second EU language As a result of the interviews, the Selection Committee will recommend the most suitable candidates for this post to be placed on a reserve list. The minimum threshold to be placed on the reserve list is 65 of the total points. This list may also be used for recruitment of a similar post depending on the Agencys needs. Inclusion on the reserve list does not guarantee recruitment. The reserve list will be presented to the Appointing Authority who may decide to convene a second interview and ultimately will appoint the successful candidate to the post. Indicative date for the interview and written test5 August September 2013 Candidates are strictly forbidden to make any contact with the Selection Committee members, either directly or indirectly. Any infringement of this rule will lead to disqualification from the selection procedure. APPLICATION PROCEDURE For applications to be considered valid, candidates must submit an email to jobsgsa.europa.euwith a subject line of SURNAMENameVacancy Reference Number and which containsthe Agencys approved application form Download it here httpwww.gsa.europa.eusitesdefaultfilesuploadsGSAapplicationform2.doc The form must be Completed in English Fully completed, pointing out the professional experience relevant to this position incl. calculation of years, months Printed, signed and clearly scanned in in one single document Named as follows SURNAMENameVacancy Ref. number e.g. SPENCERMarcGSA.2012.123 In Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat pdf format. The application shall be accompanied by a scanned ID card andor passport, and a copy of a diploma giving access to the gradefunction group bearing a date of issue. The application will be rejected if it is not duly completed, if it is not signed by hand or if it is not provided in the prescribed format. Further supporting documents showing evidence of the information given in the application will be requested at a later stage. No documents will be sent back to candidates. Applications must be sent to jobsgsa.europa.eu and received by the deadline listed on page 01 of this vacancy notice at the latest, clearly indicating the vacancy reference number in the subject line. Candidates are reminded not to wait until the final days before the closing date of applications submissions. The Agency cannot be held responsible for any lastminute malfunction due to any overflow of the mailbox. APPEAL PROCEDURE If a candidate considers that heshe has been adversely affected by a particular decision, heshe can lodge a complaint under Article 902 of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Communities and Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, at the following address European GNSS Agency GSA Human Resources Department Janovskho 4382 170 00 Prague 7 Czech Republic The complaint must be lodged within 3 months. The time limit for initiating this type of procedure starts to run from the time the selection procedure for this post is declared as closed on the Agency webpage httpwww.gsa.europa.eugsajobopportunities. submit a judicial appeal under Article 270 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU ex Art. 236 of the EC Treaty and Article 91 of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Communities to the European Union Civil Service Tribunal Boulevard Konrad Adenauer Luxembourg 2925 LUXEMBOURG For details of how to submit an appeal, please consult the website of the European Union Civil Service Tribunal httpcuria.europa.eujcmsjcmsJo16308. The time limits for initiating this type of procedure see Staff Regulations as amended by Council Regulation EC No 7232004 of 22 March 2004, published in Official Journal of the European Union L 124 of 27 April 2004 httpeurlex.europa.eu start to run from the time you become aware of the act allegedly prejudicing your interests. make a complaint to the European Ombudsman European Ombudsman 1 avenue du Prsident Robert Schuman CS 30403 67001 Strasbourg Cedex FRANCE httpwww.ombudsman.europa.eu Please note that complaints made to the Ombudsman have no suspensive effect on the period laid down in Articles 902 and 91 of the Staff Regulations for lodging complaints or for submitting appeals to the Civil Service Tribunal under Article 270 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU ex Art. 236 TEC. Please note also that, under Article 24 of the general conditions governing the performance of the Ombudsmans duties, any complaint lodged with the Ombudsman must be preceded by the appropriate administrative approaches to the institutions and bodies concerned. SUMMARY OF CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Salaries are exempt from national tax instead a Community tax at source is paid Annual leave entitlement of two days per calendar month plus additional days for the grade, for the distance from the place of origin and an average of 16 GSA public holidays per year General and applicable technical training plus professional development opportunities EU Pension Scheme after 10 years of service EU Joint Sickness and Insurance Scheme, accident and occupational disease insurance coverage, unemployment and invalidity allowance and travel insurance Depending on the individual family situation and the place of origin, staff members may be in addition entitled to An expatriation or foreign residence allowance A household allowance A dependent child allowance An education allowance An installation allowance and reimbursement of removal costs An initial temporary daily subsistence allowance Other benefits as provided by the Agency and the hosting country. For further information on working conditions of temporary staff please refer to the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants CEOS . COMMITMENT Declaration of commitment to serve the public interest independently The jobholder will be required to make a declaration of commitment to act independently in the public interest and to make a declaration in relation to any interest that might be considered prejudicial to hisher independence. Commitment to promote equal opportunities The Agency is an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourages applications from all candidates who fulfil the eligibility and selection criteria without any distinction whatsoever on grounds of nationality, age, race, political, philosophical or religious conviction, gender or sexual orientation and regardless of disabilities, marital status or other family situation. DATA PROTECTION The personal information GSA requests from candidates will be processed in line with Regulation EC N 452001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data. httpeurlex.europa.euLexUriServLexUriServ.do?uriOJL200100800010022ENPDF The purpose of processing personal data which candidates submit is to manage applications in view of possible preselection and recruitment at GSA. 1Please note that salaries are adjusted based upon a correction coefficient as calculated by the Commission Currently, 01 June 2012, the weightings are 100 BE, 84,2 CZ, 116,1 FR, 134,4 UK. 2The successful candidate must hold a valid personnel security clearance at the above defined EU level or be able and willing to apply for a security clearance immediately after the contract award. The procedure for obtaining a personnel security clearance shall be initiated on request of the employer only, and not by the individual candidate. 3Prior to the appointment, the successful candidate will be asked to provide a Police certificate confirming the absence of any criminal record. 4Before a successful candidate can be appointed, she will be medically examined by a selected medical service so that the Agency will be satisfied that she fulfils the requirement of Article 28e of the Staff Regulation of Officials of the European Communities. 5The date might be modified depending on the availability of the Selection Board members.
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