Summary

This vacancy is for an Information Technology Specialist (PLCYPLN) in the Office of the Secretary within the Department of Commerce.

Duties

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As an Information Technology Specialist (PLCYPLN), you will perform the following duties:

• Evaluates risks associated with Information Technology (IT) programs and supports development of mitigation strategies. Represents the IT Portfolio team in meetings, providing guidance to stakeholders within established policies and procedures. Provides recommendations for improvements to IT Portfolio processes, policies, and procedures. Analyzes departmental and bureau portfolios and assists in preparing briefings for Chief Information Office IT Portfolio Reviews (ITPRs).
• Participates in the management of IT investments through the department's IT Portfolio process, including support to the Commerce IT Review Board (CITRB), IT security and privacy, IT accessibility, and related IT governance functions. Serves as a member of the IT Portfolio Team, focusing on assessing the performance and risk of IT investments, evaluating compliance of initiatives with departmental IT objectives and project management practices, and contributing to recommendations for improving IT portfolio governance processes. Evaluates and reviews IT investments in accordance with established regulatory guidance. Assists in the review and validation of business cases, budgets, and investment performance data for external reporting and related reporting requirements.
• Supports administration of portfolio management tools, including user support, issue resolution, and system navigation. Supports the evaluation and use of Technology Business Management (TBM) data and practices.
• Assists in developing and delivering training and presentations for the agency IT Portfolio community. Uses written and oral communication skills to present analysis and recommendations to management.

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Information Technology Specialist (PLCYPLN) GS-2210-13, FPL 14 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

This position is also advertised under , which is open to Delegated Examining eligible applicants. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/).
• If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• Bargaining Unit Position: NO
• Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): NO
• Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: WILL NOT be paid
• License required: NO
• Drug Test Required: NO
• Pre-employment physical required: NO
• Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement unless eligible for special hiring authority, reinstatement eligible, non-current Federal employee applying as a VEOA eligible which do not require time-in-grade/band.

Qualifications

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Occupational-Series

Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government.

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.

To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must meet the following requirements:

Basic Requirement for the Information Technology Specialist, GS-2210 occupation series for the GS-13 (or equivalent) must have Information Technology (IT) related experience demonstrating each of the following competencies:

• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service - Works with clients and customers 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 to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. 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 .Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.

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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government.

You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:

• Performing IT Portfolio Management (ITPM), to include: assessing the health, performance and risk of IT investments; evaluating the compliance of new IT initiatives and investments against IT goals/priorities; and identifying ways to strengthen the IT portfolio governance process. AND
• Evaluating, reviewing, and assessing IT investments as prescribed by a regulatory organization. AND
• Identifying, documenting briefs strengths and weaknesses for investments that report on formal dashboards and external sites.

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no positive education requirement for this position.

See Qualifications Above.

Additional information

The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that do not fall under competitive examining procedures; however, they may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment.

1. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
2. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
3. Military Spouse Non-Competitive Hiring Authority
4. Veterans Recruitment Act (VRA)
5. Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA)
6. 30% or more disabled veterans
7. Persons with disabilities

ICTAP and CTAP Eligibles: CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: Employee Guide to Career Transition

Military Spouse: The spouse of a member of the armed forces seeking eligibility under the non-competitive hiring authority of certain military spouse MUST submit various required documentation by the closing date of the announcement in accordance with one of the three below eligibilities:

• Spouse of a member of the armed forces serving on active duty,
• Spouse of service member who incurred a 100% disability, or
• Un-remarried widow or widower of a service member killed while performing active duty.

Please review the "Required Documents" Section for specific documents pertaining to each of the above eligibilities that MUST be included with your application, if you are applying as a Military Spouse.

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Reasonable Accommodations (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. 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.

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Benefits

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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.

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.

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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.