Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (Policy/Planning)

DutiesSummary

The Office of Inspector General (OIG), works within the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to promote efficiency and effectiveness, and prevent or stop waste, fraud and abuse in departmental programs. We do this through audits and investigations. The position is located in the Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Assistant Inspector General for Administration and Management, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Washington, DC.


Responsibilities

The incumbent serves as the supervisor of the Information Technology (IT) Governance Staff. The incumbent manages information programs for E-records, records management, capital planning, investment guidance, technical assistance, IT policy document and operating procedure development and direct support to the Chief Information Officer. The work involves supervising the analysis and evaluation of OIG records in all mediums to include printed documents, correspondence, reports, maps, sound recordings, still or motion picture, magnetic media and electronic records to determine continuing informational value. The incumbent will also participate in the planning and coordinating the IT project management portfolio, managing customer support, system installation, operation and troubleshooting methods of hardware and software systems.

• Develops IT-related solutions to business problems through advancements and achievements in OIG information technology infrastructure. Problem solves existing IT infrastructure issues, develop and deploys new IT infrastructure solutions through all phases of the project management lifecycle.
• Develops and maintains project plan portfolio for new and ongoing initiatives in the area of IT. Develops and maintains Standard Operating Procedures and Policies for the ongoing management of IT programs, systems and processes. Provides reviews and submission of policies and projects that impact the OIG IT programs and systems.
• Mastery knowledge in the preparation of the submission of CIO strategic documents such as the OMB or Congressional Budgets and Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) Budget IDC (Integrated Data Calls).
• Lead the Agency's IT Investment Planning Tracking and Reporting of Capital IT investments through a repeatable process for collecting, organizing and disseminating information to report on and assess the return on investment for IT services, systems and projects.
• Coordinate with OCIO staff and other Senior Agency Officials, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA), legal and other agency staff for the development of, change to or retiring of agency records (electronic, paper, etc.)
• Manage projects to strengthen compliance and identify gaps with records and information management.
• Provides expert knowledge and support in records management and assists OIG staff and program officials in all aspect of the records and information management (RIM) program.
• Mastery knowledge of records management work which includes planning, controlling, directing, organizing, training, promoting, and other activities involved with respect to records, creation, records maintenance and use, and disposition in order to achieve adequate and proper documentation of the policies and transactions of the Federal Government and effective and economical management of OIG operations.
• Develops backup and restore procedures to maintain compliance with government regulations.
• Directs and supervises through subordinate supervisors the assigned program and functional assignments. Assigns areas of responsibilities to subordinates, establishes broad requirements and provides guidance in interpretation of precedent or policy areas.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - May occasionally travel to other OIG regional offices.

Supervisory status

Yes

Promotion Potential

14 - The position is at the full performance.

• Job family (Series)

  2210 Information Technology Management

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• Requirements

  RequirementsConditions of Employment
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Submit application and resume online by 11:59 P.M. EST on the closing date.
  • Relocation incentive may be an option.
  
  
  Qualifications

  Specialized Experience: To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, you must have one-year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or private sector. Examples of specialized experience: Knowledge of managing information programs for E-records, records management, capital planning, investment guidance, technical assistance, IT policy document and operating procedure development, supervising the analysis and evaluation of records in all mediums to include printed documents, correspondence, reports, maps, sound recordings, still or motion picture, magnetic media and electronic records to determine continuing informational value and planning and coordinating the IT project management portfolio, managing customer support, system installation, operation and troubleshooting methods of hardware and software systems.

  You may not substitute education at this grade level.

  AND
  
  For all positions, individuals must demonstrate they have experience in each of the four competencies listed below.

  • Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
  • Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work 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; is committed to providing quality products and services.
  • 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.
  • Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

  Please ensure that your resume and application provide enough detail to support your answers to the Vacancy Specific Questions. If you fail to submit a COMPLETE on-line resume, you WILL NOT be considered for this position. Please make sure that the experience/education as described on your resume contains accurate and sufficient information that clearly supports your responses to all of the questions for this position. If you exaggerate or falsify your experience, education and/or your responses to questions, your ratings are subject to change or you may be removed from employment consideration.

  PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE A PHOTO OF YOURSELF IN YOUR RESUME OR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION

  Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

  Education

  There are no education requirements for this position.

  Additional information

  NOTE: THIS VACANCY IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 100 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE AT 11:59 P.M., EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) ON THE CLOSING DATE OR AT 11:59 P.M., (EST) ON THE DAY WE RECEIVE THE 100TH APPLICATION, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

  ***THIS POSITION MAY BE SUBJECT TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND/OR RANDOM DRUG TESTING***

  Candidates will be asked to fill out a Declaration for Federal Employment (Optional Form 306).
  
  Applications will not be accepted from non-status candidates. Non-status candidates are those individuals who do not have competitive status (e.g., reinstatement eligibility, transfer eligibility from another government agency, etc.) Except for disabled individuals, non-status candidates must be in the area of consideration. Competitive status is not required if applicant is a disabled individual who may be eligible for appointment under a special Schedule A appointing authority in the excepted service. Applicants who meet this provision may apply even if they are outside the area of consideration.
  
  Candidates eligible for reinstatement must submit an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, from their last appointment. All status candidates must submit a copy of their most recent SF-50, and/or a copy of the last SF-50 that indicates they have competitive status.
  
  Any male applicant who was born after December 31, 1959, and who is subsequently selected for this position must certify that he is registered for the military selective service by the date he is to enter on duty. False certification may result in termination after appointment.
  
  Relocation Expenses will not be paid.
  
  If selected for this position, you will be subject to favorable adjudication of an employment suitability determination.
  
  Best qualified candidates will be responsible for arranging and paying for their own travel expenses in conjunction with any required interviews, unless they are already employed by the Office of Inspector General at the U. S. Department of Transportation.
  
  THIS AGENCY PROVIDES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES. IF YOU NEED A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR ANY PART OF THE APPLICATION AND HIRING PROCESS, PLEASE NOTIFY THE AGENCY. THE DECISION ON GRANTING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. ALL APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, UNION AFFILIATION OR NON AFFILIATION, MARITAL STATUS, NON- DISQUALIFYING PHYSICAL HANDICAP, OR ANY OTHER NON-MERIT REASON. THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL (OIG), U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
  
  It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or to find an individual unqualified, unsuitable, or unfit for employment based upon financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience should be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.

  
  
  How You Will Be Evaluated

  You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

  Applicants will be rated on the extent and quality of experience, and training relevant to the duties of the position. Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be further evaluated on their responses to the on-line announcement questions.
  
  Eligible applicants will receive a numerical rating based on their responses to the application questions for this position submitted on-line via WWW.USAJOBS.GOV. These responses must be substantiated by your on-line resume. Applicants who do not respond to the application questions may be rated ineligible.
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  Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance

  Not Required

  Drug test required

  No

  Position sensitivity and risk

  High Risk (HR)

  Trust determination process

  Suitability/Fitness

• Required Documents

  Required Documents

  Resume:

  • Your resume must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see:
    • What to include in your resume
    • Resume Writing

  FEDERAL APPLICANTS: For consideration as a federal employee, you must submit a SF-50 that verifies your highest competitive grade, full performance level, and eligibility as a federal applicant. DO NOT submit an award SF-50 as these often do not verify grade or eligibility. For consideration for a promotion, Box 4 of the SF-50 must show a date that is at least 52 weeks prior to the job announcement closing. We recommend submitting your last promotion SF-50, current SF-50 or within-grade increase SF-50. Pay adjustment raise SF-50s for the current year will not support the 52 weeks’ time-in-grade requirements. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/service/SF-50/

  Merit Promotion - All current Federal employees must submit a recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) documenting proof of competitive status, tenure, current grade level and full performance level of the position held. All reinstatement eligibles/former Federal employees must submit a SF-50 documenting proof of competitive status, tenure, grade level and full performance level of the position.
  
  Non-competitive eligibles - must submit proof of eligibility (i.e., SF-50 documenting the full performance level of a position held on a permanent basis).
  
  SCHEDULE A - To receive consideration for Schedule A appointment, you must submit your certification from a licensed medical professional; or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter must be printed on the licensed medical professional's letterhead and must include a signature or it is invalid.

  
  

  CTAP/ICTAP - If you are eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), a copy of your certificate of surplus status, certificate of expected separation, or a specific Reduction-in-Force notice establishing your eligibility under CTAP/ICTAP. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must meet all qualification requirements for the vacant position to include any selective factors; meet the definition of best qualified (GOLD Category); and be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry.
  
  Supporting documents may either be uploaded or faxed to 571-258-4052. The requested information MUST be received by fax within 48 hours prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement (not including Saturdays, Sundays or government holidays). The requested information MUST be received by fax within 48 hours prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement (not including Saturdays, Sundays or government holidays).

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