SummaryThis position is in the Office of Finance and Administration, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Information Technology Operations Division, Enterprise Operations Branch, Infrastructure Services Section.
This is an office-centered positionyou must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected).
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You will:
- Lead Agency-wide information technology (IT) services, to include leading the development and maintenance of national systems.
- Serve as the Agency expert for all National Computer Center (NCC) East/West and Cloud Hosting environments customer service issues.
- Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
- Develop policies and procedures for the support of national computer systems.
You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.
One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.
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Conditions of employment#LI-DNI
You must meet time-in-grade requirements no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement.
This position is designated as High Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date.
If you are selected, you must complete (or have already completed) a 1-year supervisory or managerial probationary period.
Upon acceptance of an initial appointment to a supervisory or managerial position with the EPA, you agree to complete all elements of the EPA Successful Leaders Program. This development program is designed to enhance leadership competencies and meet the agency's goal of providing new leaders with the tools needed for success.
If you are selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure form within 30 days of your first day of employment and annually thereafter.
QualificationsYou must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
To qualify for the GS-15 level, you must meet the minimum proficiency level for each of the following required competencies:
- 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)
In addition, you must have the equivalent of 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level defined as leading and advising on information technology system modernization strategies; advising teams, stakeholders, and/or senior executives on information technology programs, policies, or procedures; and overseeing budget planning and execution.
You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully:
- Problem Solving
- Budget and Cost Management
- Coaching and Developing Others
- Supervisory and Leadership Judgment
- Policy Planning and Execution
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership
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.
*If you have part-time work experience, read this: Part-Time Experience.
Additional informationAre you a Displaced Federal Employee? If so, please read the Required Documents section and visit the EPA website for additional information on the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): CTAP/ICTAP
NOTE: To be entitled to selection priority, you must be rated well-qualified (i.e., you must have a score of 87 or highersee the How You Will Be Evaluated section).
If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by EPA. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting to work in this position will be your responsibility.
This position is not in the bargaining unit.
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.
BenefitsHelp
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.
Benefits will not change for current permanent EPA employees.
If you are selected for this position, situational telework may be approved by your supervisor if you meet eligibility requirements, as allowable by agency policy and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement. EPA policy only allows telework to be approved situationally. Situational telework is for work or assignments of specific limited duration on an occasional, emergency, or ad hoc basis.
NOTE: If you are an EPA employee who currently works at a remote work location (i.e., full-time telework), your approval for remote work does not transfer to this position, subject to Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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