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Lead IT Specialist (CustSpt)

Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Office of the Chief Information Officer, Customer Experience Office, Customer Assistance Branch
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Summary

As a global leader in public health & health promotion, CDC is the agency Americans trust with their lives. In addition to our everyday work, each CDC employee has a role in supporting public health emergency management, whether through temporary assignments to emergency responses or sustaining other CDC programs and activities while colleagues respond. Join our team to use your talent, training, & passion to help CDC continue as the world's premier public health organization. Visit www.cdc.gov

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open date: 01/02/2024
Closed date: 01/09/2024
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$117,962 - $153,354 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Not required
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Announcement number
HHS-CDC-MP-24-12250839
Control number
768244000

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Duties

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As an Lead IT Specialist (CustSpt) you will:

  • Ensure that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are communicated to the team.
  • Articulate and communicate to the team the assignment, project, problem to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues.
  • Coach the team in the selection and application of appropriate problem solving methods and techniques.
  • Lead the team in: identifying, distributing and balancing workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established work flow.
  • Train or arrange for the training of team members in methods and techniques of team building and working in teams to accomplish tasks or projects, and provide or arrange for specific administrative or technical training necessary for accomplishment of individual and team tasks.
  • Monitor and report on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress, reviewing completed work to see that the supervisor's instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines and quality have been met.
  • Serve as coach, facilitator and/or negotiator in coordinating team initiatives and in consensus building activities among team members.
  • Provide expert technical support and assistance to CDC staff in one or more Coordinating Centers and Centers/Institute/Offices (CIOs).
  • Provide technical advice and consultation regarding hardware and software compatibility, availability and adaptation to meet specialized customer demands.
  • Serves as expert in consulting on agency-wide and /or center-wide applications.
  • Develop desktop technical specifications for hardware and software.
  • Set up emergency response centers when required for special programs which are remote to the Director's Emergency Operations Center (DEOC).
  • When this occurs, provides desktop technical support for DEOC staff outside of the DEOC facility.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Due to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) process enhancement to use Shared Certificates throughout the Agency, some of the requirements below may differ:

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov).
  • May be subject to a Background/Security Investigation. Security clearance level may differ from the position announced when certificates are shared.
  • One-year probationary period may be required.
  • Travel, transportation, and moving expenses may be paid.
  • PCS Expenses may be authorized, subject to the terms of the Joint Travel Regulation.
  • This position may be subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  • Student loan repayment incentive may be authorized: No
  • Supervisory position: NO
  • Time in grade (TIG) must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
  • In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 14, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. This position may require a Drug Test and be subject to Random Drug Testing. The position may require the submission of a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and be subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing upon hiring. If required to submit to urinalysis, the appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative test result.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level, which must include the following experience: Providing technical support work and advisory functions, and to lead and coordinate the activities of a campus-based Customer Service Center.

My specialized experience includes, or was supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined:

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, and
Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations..

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.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Telework: This position has been designated as telework eligible and:

  • May include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These options may be requested once you have become an employee and you will be required to sign a Workplace Flexibilities Agreement that details remote or telework working conditions and expectations in accordance with the CDC Workplace Flexibilities Policy
  • For more information visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/job-announcement/telework/
May be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.

To Remain An Active Duty USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer
  • Join highly qualified public health professionals as part of the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps. Overseen by the U.S. Surgeon General, the USPHS Commissioned Corps is one of eight uniformed services -and the only one dedicated solely to protecting, promoting, and advancing America's public health. You will be part of an elite and diverse team of professionals essential to public health leadership and exemplary public service.
  • PHS Officers interested in performing the duties of this position with the Commissioned Corps, you are welcome to apply and receive a courtesy referral. Note that a courtesy referral is not a competitive civil service process and does not provide civil service status for the selected employee. Click Here for the comparison chart of Commissioned Corps ranks to civil service, which advises you on potential billet rankings.
Additional selections may be made within the same geographical location CDC-wide.

Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be authorized.

Re-employed Annuitants may be considered to fill vacancies. If you have retired from federal service and are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet via http://intranet.cdc.gov/hro/docs/jobs/NDAA-Reemployed-Annuitants.pdf

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the application process is complete, a review of the resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.

Your qualifications will be evaluated and rated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

  • Configuration Management
  • Hardware Knowledge
  • Information Security
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • IT Project Management
  • Organizational Systems Awareness
  • Software Knowledge
  • Technical and Process Documentation
  • Technical Credibility

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a major operating component of the Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation's leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public's health. For more than 75 years, we have put science into action to help children stay healthy so they can grow and learn; to help families, businesses, and communities fight disease and stay strong; and to protect the public's health.

In addition, CDC also has a critical preparedness and response mission: we protect the American people from health threats, research emerging diseases, and mobilize public health programs with domestic and international partners. CDC's 24/7 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) unites highly trained experts, well established processes, and state-of-the-art technology to coordinate resources and information as CDC responds to emergencies worldwide.

Every CDC employee has a role in supporting public health emergency management, whether through temporary assignments to emergency responses or sustaining other CDC programs and activities while colleagues respond.

CDC offers exciting and dynamic opportunities in Public Health with global impact. Examine how you can use your talent, training, and passion to help CDC continue as the world's premier public health organization. Please visit www.cdc.gov for more information.

Agency contact information

CDC HELPDESK
Phone
(770) 488-1725
Email
HRCS@CDC.GOV
Address
OCOO-OCIO-CEO-CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE BRANCH
1600 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30333
US

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