Serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Information Management Department (IMD) providing vision and leadership in the development of information strategies to support the USIBWC mission, vision, objectives, and priorities of the USIBWC Commissioner by overseeing Information Technology (IT) management, and Federal Records Management functions. Supervises subordinate managers and employees and supervises the Information Management work of government contractors.
Summary
Serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Information Management Department (IMD) providing vision and leadership in the development of information strategies to support the USIBWC mission, vision, objectives, and priorities of the USIBWC Commissioner by overseeing Information Technology (IT) management, and Federal Records Management functions. Supervises subordinate managers and employees and supervises the Information Management work of government contractors.
Applies strategic planning principles to ensure that agency vision/agenda translate into measurable goals and objectives.
Develops, implements, reviews, and analyzes Information Management performance measures throughout the Agency.
Reviews hardware and software specifications and contract work to include establishment of test requirements and validation procedures.
Identifies future initiatives with continual technological improvements to the Agency's network, encompassing expansion of network capacity and capabilities.
Monitors the management of information infrastructure that supports the Agency's information systems.
Formulates policy and technical guidance for Information Management and Records Management throughout the Agency.
Initiates and justifies the full scope of personnel requests, such as position establishment, recruitment, and classification reviews.
Develops job performance standards and objectively analyzes employee performance and conducts employee appraisal sessions.
Monitors staff members' adherence to the highest standards of conduct, ethics, and internal management controls.
This Public Notice Announcement has an initial cut-off for first consideration on June 12, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Applications received by this date and time will be provided first consideration. Additional cut-off dates will be established as necessary.
You must be a U.S. Citizen or Naturalized U.S. Citizen.
You may be required to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period.
You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
You must possess and maintain a valid U.S. Motor Vehicle Driver License, without impeding restrictions, and issued by a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory.
You must pass a pre-employment drug test and pass periodic drug testing thereafter. A positive result will prevent employment; or subject the incumbent to disciplinary action, up to removal from the position.
You must successfully meet and maintain the requirements for a Top-Secret Clearance.
You must complete and submit the required U.S. Office of Government Ethics Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OFGE450) within 30 days of your appointment and annually thereafter.
You will be subject to on-call status under the agency Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). In the event of an emergency, the agency may activate/deploy identified personnel to carry out essential functions and operations.
You must be in a continual "on call" status as a member of the agency Incident Response Team (IRT).
You must be in a continual "on call" status as a member of the agency Crisis Action Team (CAT).
You will be subject to on-call status under as a member of the Information Technology Incident Response Team (ITIRT).
You may be required to enter Mexico to carry out official agency business.
You may be required to travel with overnight stay up to 25% of the time.
You may be required to work overtime.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You must maintain direct deposit of your federal pay.
Qualifications
Qualifications must be met by the initial cut-off date of 06/12/2024.
Minimum Qualifications for Supervisory Information Technology Specialist
In order to qualify, you must meet the one-year specialized experience requirement described below. 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). Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.
GG-15 Specialized Experience: This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level in the federal service (GS/GG-14) or other equal federal pay systems. Examples of Specialized Experience: engaging in substantive analysis and application of advanced Information Technology (IT) principles, concepts, methods, and practices to provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and technical experts on critical IT issues; analyzing, evaluating, implementing, and integrating a local area network (LAN) computer system to support a variety of subject matter users; providing authoritative program related advice regarding current and future information systems concepts, doctrine, opportunities, methods, operations, and technologies; maintaining current knowledge within the multiple disciplines of information technology through attending conferences, seminars, symposia, and courses; reviewing hardware and software specifications and contract work to include establishment of test requirements and validation procedures to measure performance quality and reliability; developing information technology support processes; providing maintenance, repair assistance, and training on IT resources; developing future initiates with continual technological improvements to an agency's network; developing agency policy for information systems configuration management and organizational mechanisms to ensure compliance; providing leadership in accomplishing an agency's information management mission involving detailed plans regarding modification and expansion of the system; recommending approval/disapproval for the acquisition and disposition of automation hardware, software, and services ensuring compliance with Life Cycle Management policies and programs; developing an Automation Mobilization Plan to ensure continual operations in the event of a disaster; engaging in management planning for the use of limited human resources and fiscal resources; developing and managing a department's annual budget; planning changes in staffing levels, major work priorities, and major deadlines; coaching individuals, scheduling work, identifying training needs, and monitoring and communicating work progress; monitoring employee attendance and approving requests for leave; resolving informal and formal complaints of employees; guarding assets against fraud, waste, abuse, loss, or misappropriation; skill in interpersonal relations, including oral written communication and negotiation sufficient to interact with agency staff, contractors, and other federal agencies.
Special Factors. The following factors are agency unique for the Delegated Examining Office (DEO) to use in its evaluation. A Special Placement Factor (SPF) is a specific qualification an applicant MUST possess to successfully perform in a position. A Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) is a specific qualification an applicant MAY possess that would enhance performance in a position.
1. QRF: A four-year academic degree in Information Technology or a related field of study such as Cyber Security, Computer Programming, or Computer Networking.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications
Part-Time or Unpaid Experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GG-2210-15 grade level, you must meet the specialized experience qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Special Factors. The following factor(s) are agency unique for the Delegated Examining Office (DEO) to use in its evaluation. A Special Placement Factor (SPF) is a specific qualification an applicant MUST possess to successfully perform in a position. A Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) is a specific qualification an applicant MAY possess that would enhance performance in a position.
1. QRF: A four-year academic degree in Information Technology or a related field of study such as Cyber Security, Computer Programming, or Computer Networking.
Additional information
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (member-4 copy preferred) or other proof of eligibility that shows the dates you were on active duty and your character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are claiming Disabled Veterans' preference you must also submit documentation of disability (i.e. VA Disability Verification Letter) and the SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference." For more information on veterans' preference see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be rated in well-qualified by scoring 85 or higher on the assessment for this vacancy. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
The hiring agency may use this announcement to fill similar positions that become vacant in the near future.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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, your resume may be reviewed. Your resume and supporting documentation are used to determine if you are qualified for this job. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If reviewed, your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities or competencies:
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
All applicants are required to submit the following documents as part of the on-line application package:
Resume: Your resume MUST state complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week).
Completed on-line occupational questionnaire.
Driver License: This position requires you to possess a valid driver license, without impeding restrictions, and issued by a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory. You must submit a copy of your driver license with your application package.
All applicants may submit the following document(s) as part of the application package:
College transcript: This position has a Quality Ranking Factor (SPF). you MAY submit a copy of your transcript with your application package.
CTAP/ICTAP Applicants: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) / Interagency Career Transition Plan (ICTAP) (if applicable): In addition to your Resume and complete Occupational Questionnaire you mustsubmit:
proof that you are a displaced federal employee, e.g., Reduction in Force (RIF) letter, Separation Notice, etc.; and
an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, indicating the title, series, grade, position occupied, tenure, and duty location; and
your most recent employee performance evaluation.
All Applicants Claiming Veterans' Preference should include the following documents as part of the application package:
All Veterans: DD-214 (Member 4 copy is preferred), which includes character of service, or for Active-Duty Service Members a certification which includes service dates, type of separation, and character of service. A "certification" is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active-duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.
Disabled Veterans: VA Disability Letter (with percentage of disability) OR document of disability determination from a branch of the armed forces which reflects a compensable service-connected disability rating and completed SF-15.
To apply for this position, you must complete the Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on June 12, 2024, to receive first consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12412989
United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission
4191 N. Mesa Street
El Paso, TX 79902
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your score, you may be referred to the hiring official. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview.
You will receive status notifications through Application Manager or via email within 4-6 weeks.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
All applicants are required to submit the following documents as part of the on-line application package:
Resume: Your resume MUST state complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week).
Completed on-line occupational questionnaire.
Driver License: This position requires you to possess a valid driver license, without impeding restrictions, and issued by a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory. You must submit a copy of your driver license with your application package.
All applicants may submit the following document(s) as part of the application package:
College transcript: This position has a Quality Ranking Factor (SPF). you MAY submit a copy of your transcript with your application package.
CTAP/ICTAP Applicants: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) / Interagency Career Transition Plan (ICTAP) (if applicable): In addition to your Resume and complete Occupational Questionnaire you mustsubmit:
proof that you are a displaced federal employee, e.g., Reduction in Force (RIF) letter, Separation Notice, etc.; and
an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, indicating the title, series, grade, position occupied, tenure, and duty location; and
your most recent employee performance evaluation.
All Applicants Claiming Veterans' Preference should include the following documents as part of the application package:
All Veterans: DD-214 (Member 4 copy is preferred), which includes character of service, or for Active-Duty Service Members a certification which includes service dates, type of separation, and character of service. A "certification" is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active-duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.
Disabled Veterans: VA Disability Letter (with percentage of disability) OR document of disability determination from a branch of the armed forces which reflects a compensable service-connected disability rating and completed SF-15.
To apply for this position, you must complete the Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on June 12, 2024, to receive first consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12412989
United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission
4191 N. Mesa Street
El Paso, TX 79902
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your score, you may be referred to the hiring official. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview.
You will receive status notifications through Application Manager or via email within 4-6 weeks.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
