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Th incumbent serves as an Information Technology (IT) Specialist for the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Office of Information and Technology (OIT), provides central engineering services and management of a technical framework promoting one technology vision across VA, which supports system optimization ,integration, and interoperability through the enterprise.
Term Not to Exceed over 1 yr but no more than 4 years
10/25/2024 to 11/06/2024
$133,893 - $174,063 per year
Salary shown is based on the rest of the United States. Once selection are made the locality pay will be added to the salary based on the location.
GS 14
5 vacancies in the following location:
Yes
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Term - Term Not to Exceed over 1 yr but no more than 4 years
Full-time
Competitive
14
No
No
No
DE-12589515-25-SAI
815970400
ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.
OIT Mission: The mission of the Office of Information and Technology (OIT) is to collaborate with our business partners to create the best experience for all Veterans.
OIT Vision: To become a world-class organization that provides a seamless, unified Veteran experience through the delivery of state-of-the-art technology.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
Please read this public notice in its entirety before submitting your application.
This announcement will remain open until November 6, 2024. The cut-off date for the Job Fair is October 31, 2024. Applications submitted after October 31, 2024, may receive consideration.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Develops plans , policies , methodologies, and architecture solutions that establish the framework for the management of multiple business lines of IT program directly related or in support of the VA messaging environment.
Develops information to allow technically sound IT investment decisions that map to capital planning . Projects are critical to the success of VA IT systems . The outcomes of projects can influence IT in other government and private organizations.
Leads emergent enterprise -level assignments of special or critical nature, conducts special studies and analyses that may have national impact and priority.
Provides senior level consultation on enterprise initiatives regarding VA messaging environment and enterprise -wide solutions for VA.
Maintains a broad knowledge of methods used in an interactive and interpretive computing environment and enterprise - wide solutions for the VA.
Maintains a broad knowledge of methods used in an interactive and interpretive computing environment. Keep abreast of emerging technology trends, VA software development projects and activities, application packages and activities in the data processing community, as well as current developments in operating systems , database management systems and equipment related to the supported systems in the VA IT environment.
Utilizes experience, discretion, judgement and knowledge in developing and revising existing policy and guidance for national IT programs impacted by changing requirements, legislative and business drivers , and /or emerging technologies.
Ensure that all security controls are in place . This includes NIST controls, Trusted Internet Gateway (TIC) , VA policy and any other applicable policy , circular, or law is properly reviewed , integrated and functioning as approved by Senior VA leadership.
Develops virtualization plans to migrate from physical machines to virtual machines located on premise or in the cloud
Develops virtualization plans to migrate from physical machines to virtual machines located on premise , or in the cloud.
Evaluates the impact of changes in business needs on current Solution Delivery IT services.
Conducts feasibility studies, identifies solutions and presents recommendations to management.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Total Rewards
Work Schedule: 8:00am -4:30 pm
Position Description Title/PD#: IT Specialist ( Entarch) 02823A
Physical Requirements: The work is predominantly sedentary and does not require any special physical effort. Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
The following will be communicated to applicants for VA employment in a testing designated position and will also be included in all VA vacancy announcements for such positions: All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drugs use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on November 6, 2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12589515.
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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries.
The Values are Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence ("I CARE").
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips.
The Office of Information and Technology (OIT) thrives on diversity. We recruit, develop, and sustain a 16,000+ team of employees and contractors who use their talents and backgrounds to deliver technologies and services that improve the Veteran experience. With Fortune 500 executives, lifelong public servants, government leaders, and service members transitioning out of the military - we have built a team whose primary motivation is to serve. That motivation drives us to identify improvement areas, become change agents, and transform OIT into a lean, agile, Veteran-focused enterprise.
DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.
