Supervisory It Specialist (Chief, Enterprise Architecture Division)

The mission of the Office of the Chief Information Officer is to manage the acquisition and use of information-and technology resources to improve the quality, timeliness, and cost effectiveness of USDA service delivery to all its customers.This position is located in The Office of the Chief Information (OCIO), Information Resources Management Center (IRMC), Enterprise Architecture (EA) Division.Qualifications: Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement
Time in grade:
Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.
Qualification Requirements: If qualifying based on experience, you application or resume must clearly show that you possess the specialized experience requirements. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Specialized Experience: At the GS-15: Applicant must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal sector; that included experience: 1) providing technical expertise and guidance on the development and establishment of architectures and technical standards for information systems and communications infrastructure at a command level; 2) developing policies and programs for information systems (e.g. satellite communication systems, precision navigation and timing, etc.); 3) managing, directing or overseeing the implementation of communications systems; 4) developing and implementing concepts for modernizing communication systems.
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IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four following competencies: 1.) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2.) 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. 3.) 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. 4.) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education: There are no educational requirements for this position.Employment Type: FULL_TIME