Supervisory IT Specialist

Summary

Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program are available. The Branch Chief of Capital Planning, Execution and Workforce Management Branch, is located in the FSIS, Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Portfolio Governance Center. This position is responsible for managing, directing, supervising, staffing, and coordinating, actions and activities of a staff charged with performing investment, planning, and control activities for OCIO.

Duties

• Provides expert managerial and supervisory oversight for professional and administrative IT workforce operations, including government personnel and contractor investment analysts.
• Sets performance standards, executes personnel actions (selections, promotions), manages training costs, allocates branch resources, and oversees division-administered contracts.
• Sets, assesses, and adjusts overall goals, objectives, priorities, and operational plans for the branch; formulates and implements decisions regarding workforce restructuring, program funding, and project lifecycles.
• Maintains regulatory compliance and supports agency funding priorities; directs staff in lifecycle consulting, OMB Unique Project Identifier assignments, and preparation of OMB Exhibit 300 and 53 documents.
• Ensures accurate and timely reporting of investment performance and responds to data calls by the department and/or Office of Management and Budget.
• Evaluates system performance, conducts portfolio risk assessments, and determines total cost of ownership for IT investments.
• Serves as the Program Management Division’s primary liaison to FSIS on investment and portfolio matters; engages stakeholders to influence, negotiate, and secure critical resource allocations and policy compliance.
• Builds institutional relationships by meeting regularly with FSIS CFO, OCIO, and Program Area personnel; provides professional expertise within FSIS and external organizations.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience as defined below. GS 14: Specialized Experience: In order to meet the specialized experience requirement, you must have completed 52 weeks of progressively responsible, specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS 13 grade level in the federal government. The specialized experience for this position includes all of the following: leading or overseeing professional and technical personnel managing program resources resolving complex issues affecting agency IT investments. In addition to the above specialized experience requirements, applicants will undergo a structure resume review to determine whether they meet the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) of the 2210 series. Successfully completing the 2210 series USAHire assessment with a passing score will be used as proof of possessing the necessary proficiency in the following competencies: Customer Service Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving A panel of subject matter experts will review your resume to determine if you meet the minimum proficiency level (as defined by the 2210 series IOR) for the following competencies: Attention to Detail Decision Making Information Management Oral Communication Teamwork Technical Competence 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job series does not have an education qualification requirement. How You Will Be Evaluated

Applications will be evaluated in accordance with Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Delegated Examining Procedures and USDA policy using category rating. Applicants who meet basic minimum qualifications will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. Category placement will be determined based on applicants' quality of experience and the extent to which they possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) or competencies: Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Oral Communication Problem Solving Resilience Teamwork Technical Competence The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Your application, including the online Assessment Questionnaire, will be reviewed to determine if you meet (a) minimum qualification requirements and (b) your resume supports the answers provided to the job-specific questions. Your resume must clearly support your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position. Those determined to be in the best qualified category will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. NOTE: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to and including removal from the Federal service. Clicking the link below will present a preview of the application form; i.e. the online questionnaire. The application form link below will only provide a preview and does not initiate the application process. To initiate the online application process, click the "Apply" button to the right. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13094554 Your application will be reviewed to verify that you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for the position prior to issuing referral lists to the selecting official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. Log in to your USAJOBS account to check your application status. You must choose to turn on email notifications in your USAJOBS profile if you want to receive important email notifications that may impact your applicant experience (e.g. If you start an application and do not submit it prior to the closing date, USAJOBS will send an email reminder that the closing date is approaching and your application is in an incomplete status). Other Information

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 80 out of a possible 100. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Selectees may be eligible for Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual (CSALA). Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information please visit: PSLF Program.