Supervisory IT Specialist
Job Location:
Fort Collins, CO - USA
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Job Summary
Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program are available.
The Branch Chief of Capital Planning Execution and Workforce Management Branch is located in the FSIS Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Portfolio Governance Center. This position is responsible for managing directing supervising staffing and coordinating actions and activities of a staff charged with performing investment planning and control activities for OCIO.
- Provides expert managerial and supervisory oversight for professional and administrative IT workforce operations including government personnel and contractor investment analysts.
- Sets performance standards executes personnel actions (selections promotions) manages training costs allocates branch resources and oversees division-administered contracts.
- Sets assesses and adjusts overall goals objectives priorities and operational plans for the branch; formulates and implements decisions regarding workforce restructuring program funding and project lifecycles.
- Maintains regulatory compliance and supports agency funding priorities; directs staff in lifecycle consulting OMB Unique Project Identifier assignments and preparation of OMB Exhibit 300 and 53 documents.
- Ensures accurate and timely reporting of investment performance and responds to data calls by the department and/or Office of Management and Budget.
- Evaluates system performance conducts portfolio risk assessments and determines total cost of ownership for IT investments.
- Serves as the Program Management Divisions primary liaison to FSIS on investment and portfolio matters; engages stakeholders to influence negotiate and secure critical resource allocations and policy compliance.
- Builds institutional relationships by meeting regularly with FSIS CFO OCIO and Program Area personnel; provides professional expertise within FSIS and external organizations.
- You 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. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.
- Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
- 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 statements or responses on a resume or application can jeopardize employment and may be grounds for disciplinary action including removal from Federal service.
- If you are selected you may need to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) prior to being appointed to determine suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience as defined below.
GS 14: Specialized Experience: In order to meet the specialized experience requirement you must have completed 52 weeks of progressively responsible specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS 13 grade level in the federal government. The specialized experience for this position includes all of the following:
- leading or overseeing professional and technical personnel
- managing program resources
- resolving complex issues affecting agency IT investments.
- Customer Service
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
- Information Management
- Oral Communication
- Teamwork
- Technical Competence
This job series does not have an education qualification requirement.
Career 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 80 out of a possible 100.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
Selectees may be eligible for Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual (CSALA).
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information please visit: PSLF Program.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
