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The mission of the Office of Chief lnformation Officer (OCIO) is to employ a mission-centric approach to Information Technology (IT) operations focused on customer service, collaboration, and innovation.
Learn more about this agency11/26/2024 to 12/02/2024
$163,964 - $191,900 per year
Salary includes D.C. locality percentage.
GS 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—OIG participates in many flexible work schedules and telework programs. Telework eligibility for the position may be discussed with the supervisor of the position. Some positions may be eligible for local remote-work. Agreements are subject to supervisory approval. To be eligible for local remote work, you must reside in the local commuting area (50 miles) and may have to report to the worksite as needed.
Occasional travel - Some travel maybe required.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
15 - This position is at the full potential level GS-15.
Yes
Yes
Yes
OIG-2025-0011
821037000
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Status Candidates, Noncompetitive, Former Federal Employees with Reinstatement Eligibility, Land & base management, VEOA, Individuals with Disabilities, Military Spouses, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Vista, Eligible Family member, Special Authorities, ICTAP and CTAP.
This position is located within the U.S. Department of State (State or Department), Office of Inspector General (OIG), which has statutory oversight responsibility covering the Department, the Office of Audits. OIG is responsible for conducting and reporting on inspections, evaluations, investigations, audits, and special inquiries involving all overseas and domestic Department, USAGM, and IBWC programs and operations. OIG has a staff which includes direct hires, a small contingent of Foreign Service Officers (FSOs), and contract employees in domestic and overseas locations in Germany, and Iraq. The OIG inspects more than 260 embassies, diplomatic posts, and international broadcasting installations worldwide to determine whether policy goals are being achieved and whether the interests of the United States are being represented and advanced effectively.
The Office of Management and Resources (MR) provides timely, accurate, and comprehensive administrative support services in the areas of Budget, Human Resources, Information Technology (IT), Internal Controls and Compliance, and broad support services to the OIG. MR is headed by the Assistant Inspector General for Management who also carries the title of Executive Director.
As a Supervisory Information Technology Specialist, the incumbent personally performs IT work and supervises assigned staff within the Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO).
The incumbent serves as the Enterprise Delivery Manager and acts as the Deputy CIO in cases of the DCIO's absence.
Responsible for customer service and delivery of enterprise applications for three separate network infrastructures and the overall management of cloud systems, business computers, the IT help desk, enterprise applications, database systems.
Work covers a full range of technical issues including software design, programming, technology acquisition, and management services.
Serves as the focal point for overall systems development.
The work involved in the configuration, development, integration, maintenance, and upgrading of the OIG-wide computer systems, including the classified system.
Planning and managing major projects involved in the maintenance of existing hardware and software, in the design and development of new IT systems, and in the acquisition, installation, and testing of new hardware, software, and services used in conjunction with OIG's IT systems.
Contributes to the design, development, and testing of OIG-wide IT initiatives and services in support of the OIG mission and staff. Plans for, evaluating, acquiring, and maintaining IT hardware, software, and services needed to support continuing and emerging OIG mission and staff requirements.
Responsible for life-cycle planning, development, and implementation for ensuring the replacement of hardware, software, and services in accordance with administering, overseeing, and maintaining all OIG systems that has been procured or developed in support of the OIG mission and staff.
Manage major projects involving the development, testing, and implementation of new IT systems designed to meet the specific needs of OIG mission and staff. Managing IT resources, which includes identifying equipment that needs to be replaced, initiating the procurement of new hardware, software, and services in accordance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Serves as the principal advisor on IT issues and initiatives to OIG executive leadership, the incumbent maintains a forward-looking approach to changing IT needs and requirements. Provides leadership and guidance of strategic IT initiatives, executive level technical expertise, in-depth guidance, counsel, and support to teams of professionals. Ensures operational excellence of OIG technology infrastructure, solutions, systems, support services, and digital innovation while implementing continuous improvement programs.
Conditions of Employment:
Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of this announcement. If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F.
Applicants applying for the GS-15 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience listed below:
Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service which provides the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
Experience consulting with customers, supervisors, and managers to evaluate current and proposed programs and operations.
Experience analyzing, assessing, and interpreting how changes to infrastructure, platforms, and software impact customers and security posture.
Experience determining, recommending, defending, and managing the resources required to carry out functions and special projects.
NOTE: In order to qualify for this position, your experience MUST be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.
There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-15 position.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume will be conducted and compared against your responses to the assessment questions to determine if you are qualified for this job. Note: Responses to questions that are not fully supported by the information in your resume may result in adjustments to your rating.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements, as described in the “Qualifications” section of this announcement, will be assigned a score between 70 and 100. The assessment is used to measure the degree in which your background matches the competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities) required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:
Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. Qualified non-competitive candidates must be deemed best qualified based on the applicant assessment in order to be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview.
Agency Career and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP and ICTAP) candidates must be rated "Well Qualified" for the position and earn a score of at least 85 (when applicants are rated in a range of 70 to 100) to receive consideration for selection priority.
All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted to our automated system by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
1. Resume showing relevant work/volunteer experience, education and training. Include the start and end dates (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week worked/volunteered. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must support your answers to the completed online assessment questions.
2. Performance appraisal, if applicable. Most recent (i.e., usually within the last 18 months) final (not a mid-year review) official (i.e., signed by the rating official and in original format) annual performance appraisal must be submitted by reinstatement eligible applicants applying to a position with a higher grade or more promotion potential than previously held and current or former Land Management employees.
All other current and former Federal employees are strongly encouraged to submit their performance appraisal for the hiring manager’s consideration. If an appraisal is not available, you may provide a statement from you and/or your supervisor with an explanation along with your servicing HR Office contact information.
Note: You may be requested to provide an appraisal to the hiring official if one was not provided with your application. To receive a promotion, the current Federal employee’s most recent performance rating must be “fully successful” or an equivalent level or higher. Employees who are tentatively selected to receive a promotion will be required to provide performance documentation within two business days of request. Servicing HR Offices may be contacted to verify performance ratings.
3. Most recent SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Actions), if you are a current or former Federal employee (including those applying under a non-competitive or special hiring authority). The SF-50s must show: effective date, position title, series, grade, salary, tenure, position occupied, full promotion potential, and name of agency. Multiple SF-50s may be needed to show all required information (e.g., promotion, within-grade increase, and separation SF-50s). Award SF-50s often do not show the required information.
4. Veteran Documentation, if applicable.
5. Non-competitive or special hiring authority eligibility documentation, if applicable. Examples of such authorities include: Schedule A individuals with disabilities, returning Peace Corp or AmeriCorp VISTA volunteer, Fulbright/Gilman/CLS alumni, etc.
6. ICTAP/CTAP documentation, if applicable. Visit our agency’s ICTAP and CTAP sites for required documentation.
7. Current or Former Land Management Employee documentation, if applicable. Visit the Forest Service’s site for required documentation.
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.
Prepare your application in USAJOBS
To start your application, click Apply and we’ll walk you through the process to attach a resume and any required documents.
During the application process you can review, edit, delete, and update your information. We’ll automatically save your progress as you go, so you won’t lose any changes. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
STEP 1: Select the "Apply" button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS.
STEP 2: Submit your resume. Please see the Required Documents section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume.
STEP 3: Complete the online assessment questions.
STEP 4: Submit all required documentation applicable to you, as listed in the Required Documents section.
To learn how to view the status of your submitted supporting documentation and application, visit the Application Instructions section of our agency’s Civil Service selection process site.
Technical assistance with your on-line application is available through the Help Desk at mgshelp@monster.com or by calling (866) 656-6830 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ET
Alternate Application Procedures
If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET at least 2 working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. Paper applications and information sent by mail will not be accepted.
After all application packages are received, we will review applications and evaluate applicants’ qualifications. Then, in approximately two weeks after this announcement closes, we will refer candidates, as described in the “How You Will Be Evaluated” section, to the hiring manager for selection consideration. Your application status will be updated up to four times during the following hiring phases:
For the selected candidates who receive a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability review and/or security background investigation that generally takes an average of at least two to six months.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/821037000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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