Information Technology Specialist (public Notice Flyer)

Company: U.S. Secret Service
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: June 13, 2021

Job Description:

SummaryThe U.S. Secret Service, Office of Chief Information Officer (CIO), is responsible for providing advice and assistance to senior managers on IT acquisition and management; developing, maintaining, and facilitating implementation of a sound and integrated IT architecture; and promoting effective and efficient design and operation of all major CIO processes for the agency, including improvements to work processes. For more information on the Secret Service click here. Learn more about this agency ResponsibilitiesThe U.S. Secret Service, Office of Chief Information Officer (CIO), is responsible for defining, communicating, and establishing the major elements of Secret Service IT programs to include: IT strategic planning, enterprise architecture, capital planning and investment control, IT program management, policies and overall governance of the IT infrastructure. The CIO is also responsible for information security policy and oversight, e-government, and IT performance metrics in order to comply with applicable laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, and regulations governing information systems. Duties may include the following:Provide technical advice to senior management officials and strategic IT recommendations for new and/or substantially modified information technology projects;Oversee various phases of IT related projects and user requirements, objectives and alternative solutions, by obtaining costs relating to information technology resource requirements;Provide alternative solutions, develop detailed design proposals that specify the products to be developed, user interfaces to systems and conversion requirements;Prepare procurement requests, develop statements of work and review contract proposals, and may serve as a Contracting Officer's Technical Representative(COTR) in monitoring vendor/contractor performances; implementation, evaluation, and/or dissemination of USSS IT components, tools, and procedures;Work on complex issues in the planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, installation, implementation, maintenance, and/or management of information systems needed to deliver IT services in support of the mission;Ensure appropriate security and access controls are in place, commensurate with the risk and magnitude of the harm resulting from the loss, misuse, or unauthorized access to or modification of information.This announcement is being advertised for multiple locations; therefore, the locality adjustment will be added to the basic salary based on selected locations.Travel Required Occasional travel - Occasional domestic and foreign travel may be required.Supervisory status No Promotion Potential Vary - Appointments may be made at the GS-12 or GS-13 level - with a GS-13 full performance level.Appointments may be made at the GS-12, GS-13 or GS-14 level - with a GS-14 full performance level. Job family (Series) 2210 Information Technology Management Similar jobs Administrators, Network Administrators, Network Security Chief Technology Officers Enterprise Data Manager Information Systems Managers Information Technology Project Managers Help Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. citizenship is required. If selected for this position, you will be required to:Obtain and maintain a Secret (Tier 3) or Top Secret (Tier 5) clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page.Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.Certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so, if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.Submit to a polygraph examination prior to your appointment.Financial Disclosure or Interest report may be required. QualificationsYou must demonstrate at least one (1) year of the defined specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level and meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR).Specialized experience is defined as:GS-12: performing duties such as managing enterprise Windows image deployments utilizing the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) and System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM). You will be involved in planning, conducting comprehensive testing user acceptance, and production implementation, ensuring appropriate security and access controls are in place. You will evaluate the nature and scope of business processes to be automated, and advising management regarding the organization of work processes and functions into data systems; network and/or workstation administrator functions which includes installing, maintaining and providing upgrades to systems and monitoring performance and security. In addition, you would be responsible for installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and providing technical training pertaining to personal computers (PC's) and associated peripheral devices in response to customer requirements.GS-13: performing duties such as managing enterprise Windows image deployments utilizing the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) and System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM). In addition, you will be performing duties such as presenting findings, to alternative approaches, cost/benefit analyses to user management in order to influence acceptance of overall recommended design. You will be developing Statements of Work, preparing procurement requests, and reviewing contract proposals for adequacy; and providing expert and authoritative advice and assistance on Information Technology design and programming methods to managers, contractors and IT users. Integrating several hardware, software, and/or IT related services to provide and integrate information systems; delivering timely, efficient, and effective virtual and onsite IT support to all end-users; providing technical support of PC and PC peripheral design features, hardware, software, or operating system capabilities, system integration and interoperability requirements; and modifying hardware, software, and operating systems to meet user needs.GS-14: performing duties such as providing expert technical advice to senior management; leading projects and/or teams in advanced IT related project efforts; functioning as the technical authority on assignments; managing information technology acquisition projects and budgets for a large IT infrastructure environment, developing new business cases and identifying user requirements; providing expert and authoritative advice and assistance on information technology design and maintenance; planning, implementing and overall project management for IT objectives to include forming strategic partnerships to ensure the success of the IT objective of the Office of the Chief Information Officer.ANDOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) is defined as: Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A) (opm.gov)PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.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.EducationPlease see the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) referenced in the "Qualifications" section.Additional informationAny offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.E-Verify Statement: DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Click here to learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.It is federal government policy not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties through no fault of their own. For more information on this subject click here.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, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.This position may require a credit check after initial job qualifications have been determined.Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.Equal Employment Opportunity Policy https://www.opm.gov/about-us/our-people-organization/support-functions/equal-employment-opportunity/Positions may be eligible to receive Administratively Uncontrollable Overtime (AUO) added to base pay at a rate between 10-25%, based on management approval.Read more How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above."This announcement is being filled using the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) direct-hire authority. Agencies may appoint candidates directly to jobs, without regard to the provisions of Title 5 U.S.C.3309 through 3318. Applicants who meet the basic requirement and specialized experience for the position will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Veterans' preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to the announcement." Upon review, your resume and/or supporting documents need to support your answer choices and reflect the one year of specialized experience requirement, in order to be considered. If the one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade level cannot be identified in your resume, you will be considered not qualified. The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are:See Qualifications section.Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. Information about ICTAP eligibility can be found by clicking here to access OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under ICTAP, you must meet the basic requirement and specialized experience as described above for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. To preview questions please click here. Read more Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance Top Secret Drug test required Yes Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk Trust determination process Credentialing, Suitability/Fitness, National security Help Required DocumentsSee "How To Apply" section. Help BenefitsA 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. The USSS offers its employees a wide range of benefits including:Low-Cost Federal health and life insurancePaid HolidaysPaid leave for personal, recreational, and health needsThrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) Plan)Flexible work schedulesTeleworkTransit and child care subsidiesTuition reimbursement and student loan repaymentTraining and developmentRelocation bonus or Recruitment bonus may be paidEligibility 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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