IT Project Manager

Summary

This position is located in the Office of Information Technology, Executive Office for Immigration Review, U. S. Department of Justice. This role manages IT projects involving application development, testing, implementation, and sustainment. It coordinates requirements, resources, schedules, risks, contractors, and stakeholders to support EOIR mission needs.

This is a Competitive Service position; additional positions may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance.

Duties

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The duties and responsibilities for a IT Project Manager, GS-2210-13 generally include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinates IT project management activities, resources, equipment, and information related to the delivery of products, platforms, or services to agencies and the public.
• Provides IT advice, assistance and training to customers who manage the development, production, and sustainment of systems.
• Collaborate with other IT Specialists and contractors in the analysis and development of future software design and programming techniques.
• Develops comprehensive information on the system data inputs, outputs, and related (IT) concerns.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• Salary payments must be by direct deposit to a financial institution.
• This position uses a multi-hurdle assessment process. Applicants must complete a USA Hire assessment, meet minimum qualifications, and complete a structured interview to determine referral eligibility.
• If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. See "How to Apply" section for more information.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the IT Project Manager position, you must meet the following time in grade requirements and minimum qualifications:

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. (Please submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. If your eligibility for both merit promotion and/or time-in-grade cannot be determined, your application will be rated ineligible. Please see Required Documents for additional information). Time-in-grade requirements also apply to VEOA applicants having held a GS position in the past year.

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Minimum Qualification Requirement:

Under the updated Competency-Based Qualification Standard for the IT Management Series (2210), applicants must:

1. Demonstrate you have the required specialized experience for the position,
2. Meet or exceed all required general competencies at the minimum proficiency level for the GS-13 grade.

You may be considered ineligible and removed from further consideration for the position, if you fail to meet any of the criteria above.

FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL:

Specialized Experience

You must demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies related to the work of this position, normally attained through the equivalent of one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent, or obtained through other means. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

1. Managing and coordinating IT resources, products, and services;
2. Analyzing project risk and recommending corrective action to enhance project performance and success;
3. Developing technical briefings for senior leadership to support IT strategy planning and project execution.

Specialized experience must show demonstrable competencies aligned to the position's job analysis and the IT-2210 standard.

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For the GS-13 General Competencies and Minimum Proficiency Levels: Attention to Detail (Level 4, Advanced), Customer Service (Level 4, Advanced), Decision Making (Level 3, Intermediate), Information Management (Level 4, Advanced), Interpersonal Skills (Level 4, Advanced), Oral Communication (Level 3, Intermediate), Problem Solving (Level 4, Advanced), Teamwork (Level 4, Advanced), Technical Competence (Level 4, Advanced).

Competency definitions:

• 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.
• Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
• Information Management: Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems.
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations
• 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.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).

For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Conditions of Employment: Only U.S. citizens or nationals are eligible for employment with the EOIR. Dual citizenship will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must also meet DOJ's residency requirement by having, for at least 3 of the 5 years immediately preceding application, either: (1) resided in the U.S., (2) worked overseas for the U.S. Government or military, or (3) been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving overseas.

This position is open to Competitive Merit Promotion, Non-Competitive, and Special Hiring Authority eligibles. You must meet the requirements for one of the following categories to be eligible.

• Current permanent competitive service employees; former Federal employees who achieved career status in the competitive service; or former Federal employees who served on a career conditional appointment without achieving career status in the competitive service who was separated less than 3 years ago, must submit an SF50 that indicates career or career-conditional (Tenure field 1 or 2); AND status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field 1.)
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Current Federal employees applying under VEOA must submit an SF50 to show they meet time-in-grade requirements.
• Current or former term or temporary employees of a Land Management agency who are within two years of their last term or temporary job and eligible for appointment under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act must submit SF50s and performance appraisals that demonstrate they meet all of the requirements outlined.
• 30% or more Disabled Veterans must a submit a copy of their DD214 indicating service performed under honorable conditions, official documentation of service-connected disability of 30% or more (letter from the VA dated 1991 or later.), and an SF15.
• Military Spouses are eligible if they are the spouse of: an active duty member of the armed forces; a service member who is 100% disabled due to a service-connected injury; or a service member killed while on active duty, provided they have not remarried. Military Spouses must submit an SF15 and supporting documents prescribed by the form.
• Peace Corps & AmeriCorps VISTA Alumni must submit certification of service documents.
• Other non-competitive authorities See the "This job is open to" section.
• Schedule A: To be considered under Schedule A, you must submit proof of disability from a licensed medical professional, state or private vocational rehabilitation specialist, or a government agency that provides disability benefits. The documentation must confirm your eligibility for Schedule A but does not need to identify your specific disability, medical history, or need for accommodation. The Schedule A letter must be submitted separately from any Veterans' Preference documentation. For sample Schedule A letters, click here.

Note: Multiple selections may be made from this announcement. Salary is approximate and subject to locality pay based on the official duty station.

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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.

Benefits

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