IT Specialist (Plcypln)
Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates Opening and closing dates09/10/2021 to 09/24/2021 Service Competitive Pay scale & grade GS 14 Salary $122,530 to $159,286 per year Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Duties SummaryNOTE:
This announcement has been amended to extend the closing date.
Applications will be accepted up until 11:
59 PM EST on Friday, September 24, 2021.
This position is located in the US Department of Agriculture, Office of Budget and Program Analysis, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Staff, Departmental Policy Office.
ResponsibilitiesServes as a recognized authority in policy development, reviews and evaluates submissions of new and revised Departmental information technology (IT) and other policies.
Develops, updates, and reviews of USDA policies, processes and procedures as ?living documents? that are well-organized, clear, and readable, and are subject to continuous updates that meet planned as well as unplanned business requirements.
Establishes developmental guidance and reviews Departmental IT policies for new substantive agency programs where precedents are scarce or nonexistent.
Reviews, and conducts independent complex analyses, crosswalks, research or assessments in support of the Department's IT and other organizational programs, systems, and processes and advising management on findings.
Develops accurate written reports presenting findings and recommendations on complex issues or problems impacting major programs.
Travel RequiredNot required Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 14 Requirements Conditions of EmploymentYou must be a US Citizen or US National.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
Direct Deposit:
Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https:
//www.
e-verify.
gov/.
Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
Time in grade:
Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.
IT Competencies:
Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.
1.
Attention to Detail-Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
Problem Solving-Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
(Note:
This experience must be demonstrated on your resume/supporting documents).
Specialized
Experience:
Qualifying experience for GS-14 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-13 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
For this position, specialized experience is experience that demonstrates but is not limited to experience in IT specialization and mastery of general IT policy, technology, and programs.
Experience applying the business value of information; methods and approaches for sharing information through the use of IT assets; capital planning regulations and policies; performance measurement tools; and methods for identifying and resolving IT workforce issues sufficient to develop knowledge management program plans, policies, and standards; develop, implement, and interpret metrics for the evaluation of IT program effectiveness and efficiency.
THE SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION IS NOT QUALIFYING AT THE GS-14 GRADE LEVEL.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (eg, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (eg, 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 does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional informationCareer 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 85 out of a possible 100.
Veterans who are preference eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after three years or more of continuous active service are eligible for consideration under the Veteran's Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA).
Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Employees:
Permanent County employees without prior Federal tenure who are selected for a Civil Service position under Public Law 105-277 will be given a career-conditional appointment and must serve a 1-year probationary period.
For more information on applying under special hiring authorities such as the Veteran's Recruitment Act (VRA), 30 percent disabled veterans, certain military spouses, Schedule A Disabled, etc.
, explore the different Hiring Paths on the USAJOBS website.
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) provides current or former temporary or term employees of federal land management agencies opportunity to compete for permanent competitive service positions.
Individuals must have more than 24 months of service without a break between appointments of two or more years.
Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better.
Refer to PUBLIC LAW 114-47-AUG.
7, 2015 for more information.
This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position.
This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the experience, education, and training you described in your application package, as well as the responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine the degree to which you possess the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies listed below:
Policy and GuidelinesResearch/AnalysisCustomer ServiceTechnical Competence Your application, including the online Assessment Questionnaire, will be reviewed to determine if you meet (a) minimum qualification requirements and (b) the 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.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are determined to be among the best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.
Noncompetitive candidates and applicants under some special hiring authorities need only meet minimum qualifications to be referred.
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 including removal from the Federal service.
Clicking the link below will present a preview of the application form; ie 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 view the application form, visit:
Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance Not Required Drug test required No Position sensitivity and riskModerate Risk (MR)Trust determination processCredentialing, Suitability/FitnessThis job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
Family of overseas employees Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is, or was, working overseas.
Federal employees - Competitive service Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Individuals with disabilities Land & base management Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Military spouses National Guard & Reserves Current members, those who want to join, or transitioning military members.
Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Veterans Clarification from the agency Current permanent federal employees with competitive status, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP and VEOA eligible, Farm Service Agency permanent county employees, 30 percent or More Disabled Veterans, Certain Former Overseas and Foreign Service Employees, Military Spouses, Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities, People with Disabilities, Peace Corps and VISTA, and Reinstatement eligible candidates.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This announcement has been amended to extend the closing date.
Applications will be accepted up until 11:
59 PM EST on Friday, September 24, 2021.
This position is located in the US Department of Agriculture, Office of Budget and Program Analysis, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Staff, Departmental Policy Office.
ResponsibilitiesServes as a recognized authority in policy development, reviews and evaluates submissions of new and revised Departmental information technology (IT) and other policies.
Develops, updates, and reviews of USDA policies, processes and procedures as ?living documents? that are well-organized, clear, and readable, and are subject to continuous updates that meet planned as well as unplanned business requirements.
Establishes developmental guidance and reviews Departmental IT policies for new substantive agency programs where precedents are scarce or nonexistent.
Reviews, and conducts independent complex analyses, crosswalks, research or assessments in support of the Department's IT and other organizational programs, systems, and processes and advising management on findings.
Develops accurate written reports presenting findings and recommendations on complex issues or problems impacting major programs.
Travel RequiredNot required Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 14 Requirements Conditions of EmploymentYou must be a US Citizen or US National.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
Direct Deposit:
Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https:
//www.
e-verify.
gov/.
Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
Time in grade:
Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.
IT Competencies:
Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.
1.
Attention to Detail-Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
Problem Solving-Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
(Note:
This experience must be demonstrated on your resume/supporting documents).
Specialized
Experience:
Qualifying experience for GS-14 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-13 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
For this position, specialized experience is experience that demonstrates but is not limited to experience in IT specialization and mastery of general IT policy, technology, and programs.
Experience applying the business value of information; methods and approaches for sharing information through the use of IT assets; capital planning regulations and policies; performance measurement tools; and methods for identifying and resolving IT workforce issues sufficient to develop knowledge management program plans, policies, and standards; develop, implement, and interpret metrics for the evaluation of IT program effectiveness and efficiency.
THE SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION IS NOT QUALIFYING AT THE GS-14 GRADE LEVEL.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (eg, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (eg, 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 does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional informationCareer 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 85 out of a possible 100.
Veterans who are preference eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after three years or more of continuous active service are eligible for consideration under the Veteran's Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA).
Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Employees:
Permanent County employees without prior Federal tenure who are selected for a Civil Service position under Public Law 105-277 will be given a career-conditional appointment and must serve a 1-year probationary period.
For more information on applying under special hiring authorities such as the Veteran's Recruitment Act (VRA), 30 percent disabled veterans, certain military spouses, Schedule A Disabled, etc.
, explore the different Hiring Paths on the USAJOBS website.
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) provides current or former temporary or term employees of federal land management agencies opportunity to compete for permanent competitive service positions.
Individuals must have more than 24 months of service without a break between appointments of two or more years.
Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better.
Refer to PUBLIC LAW 114-47-AUG.
7, 2015 for more information.
This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position.
This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the experience, education, and training you described in your application package, as well as the responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine the degree to which you possess the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies listed below:
Policy and GuidelinesResearch/AnalysisCustomer ServiceTechnical Competence Your application, including the online Assessment Questionnaire, will be reviewed to determine if you meet (a) minimum qualification requirements and (b) the 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.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are determined to be among the best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.
Noncompetitive candidates and applicants under some special hiring authorities need only meet minimum qualifications to be referred.
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 including removal from the Federal service.
Clicking the link below will present a preview of the application form; ie 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 view the application form, visit:
Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance Not Required Drug test required No Position sensitivity and riskModerate Risk (MR)Trust determination processCredentialing, Suitability/FitnessThis job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
Family of overseas employees Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is, or was, working overseas.
Federal employees - Competitive service Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Individuals with disabilities Land & base management Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Military spouses National Guard & Reserves Current members, those who want to join, or transitioning military members.
Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Veterans Clarification from the agency Current permanent federal employees with competitive status, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP and VEOA eligible, Farm Service Agency permanent county employees, 30 percent or More Disabled Veterans, Certain Former Overseas and Foreign Service Employees, Military Spouses, Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities, People with Disabilities, Peace Corps and VISTA, and Reinstatement eligible candidates.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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