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IT Specialist (INET)/(SYSANALYSIS)

Department of Transportation
Office of the Secretary of Transportation
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Summary

This position is located in the Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary (OST), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Office of Applications & Digital Solutions. The OCIO serves as the principal advisor to the Secretary of Transportation on matters involving information and technology.

 

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
05/03/2023 to 08/01/2023
Salary
$112,015 to - $145,617 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
4 vacancies in the following location:
Washington
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time - Full Time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
13
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
OST.CIO-2023-0031
Control number
723467300

Duties

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As a IT Specialist, you will:

  • Establish and administer technical and administrative policies and procedures regarding the effective, efficient, and secure development and implementation of DOT intranet/internet capabilities as well as oversight of DOT intranet/internet services and web-based systems in their format and general content management on behalf of the CIO and the Department.
  • Serve as the principal technical advisor to the OCIO and DOT operating administrations for intranet/internet services, related IT activities, policy, and guidance.
  • Work with cross functional analysts in planning, developing, and administering various aspects of major IT systems, their applications and other IT projects, including pilot testing of new technologies.
  • Apply IT techniques and skills including systems programming, cost/benefit analysis, lifecycle development and analysis, productivity measurement, and communications design to OCIO projects involving, but are not limited to, Internet, EDI, workflow automation, and electronic commerce.
  • Coordinate OCIO initiatives with other DOT offices to achieve identified objectives.
  • Lead efforts in gathering, documenting, and organizing information for inclusion into and as part of procurement packages; including but not limited to detailed functional and technical requirements, market research, acquisition strategy, RFI submission/summations, developing SOW, PWS, SOO, and cost estimates (i.e., ROM, IGCE, etc.).
  • Serve as Contract Technical Manager to monitor and administer various contracts to implement new systems and provide user support to OCIO or other DOT organizations.
  • Support senior analysts and management in design, development, and application of current computer and telecommunications technology and infrastructure, including procurement and billing systems.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional, motivated self-starter with an expertise in website consolidation and modernization, user experience, third party tool management, information technology (IT) management policy relating to web and new media, and IT strategy.

Please NOTE:  This is an open continuous, not to exceed 90-days, vacancy.  We will review applications as needed and refer the top candidates for potential interviews during the open period of the announcement.  

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration.
  • You must meet specialized experience to qualify.
  • Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
  • Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
  • GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel.  A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
  • PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
  • TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
  • DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications.

To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include:

  • One year of demonstrated experience at the GS-12 level in applying policy and planning concepts and practices sufficient to lead the development and implementation of agency-wide technology strategies and guidelines for efficient and effective management of agency-wide IT program resources and customer support services.

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  • One year of demonstrated experience assisting with IT (Information Technology) project activities and resources to achieve project objectives and milestones.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

  1. Information Technology Program Management - Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for the coordinated management of an IT program to include providing oversight of multiple IT projects, integrating dependent schedules and deliverables, and related activities (for example, benefits management, life cycle management, program governance).

  2. 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.

  3. Technology Awareness - Knowledge of developments and new applications of information technology (hardware, software, telecommunications), emerging technologies and their applications to business processes, and applications and implementation of information systems to meet organizational requirements.

For all types of consideration, 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.  You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.


For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link:  https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4

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



Education

Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210 Information Technology Management Series, for GS-5 and above: For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

Additional information

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

How you will be evaluated

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

DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE: PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume/ application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level. 

To compete with U.S. Citizens:  If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of two categories: Qualified and Well Qualified which is based upon your responses to the vacancy questions. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference that have provided supporting documents will receive selection priority over non-veterans. The top rated applications will be reviewed for the quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position.

To compete with other competitive status government employees: If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be scored based upon your responses to the vacancy questions. The top rated applications will be reviewed for the quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position. If referred, all relevant documents including performance appraisals and awards submitted with your application package will be forwarded to the hiring official for review.

Eligible Federal employees also seeking consideration for noncompetitive reassignment for this position must indicate interest in the assessment. Noncompetitive federal candidates must have competitive status on a SF-50, meet minimum qualifications, have served at the same grade or higher, and held or exceeded the promotion potential of this position.

All applicants:  Your application will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position. The answers you select in the on-line process must be substantiated in your application package.  If upon review, it is determined that your described work history, competencies, and/or supporting documents do not support your answer choices, your application may be updated on your behalf or you may not be referred to the selecting official. Please ensure that your work history provides enough details to support your answers. The Automated Staffing Office is ultimately responsible for determining your final rating.


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