Information Technology Specialist
Washington, DC

Job Description

* Duties

Help Duties Summary

These positions are assigned to Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Business Center (BC), Information Solution Division, Service Delivery and Operations Branch, Conservation Section, located in Fort Collins, CO; Kansas City, MO; or Washington, DC.

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Responsibilities

* Leads, coaches and guides the team staff that are responsible for the design, development, testing, analysis, deployment and implementation of software in order to provide system development lifecycle (SDLC) support for enterprise systems.
* Responsible for the oversight and execution of IT projects and programs to ensure that NRCS?s IT initiatives align with the Department's policies and guidelines, including EA, security, and capital planning.
* Determines and directs the IT principles, practices, and methods to employ in all phases of project and program management.
* Provides financial management, cost estimating and acquisition support for all phases of the program management and system development lifecycle.
* Develops plans and schedules, estimates resource requirements, defines milestones and deliverables, monitors and manages activities, program and project budgets, and evaluates and reports on accomplishments.
* Conducts feasibility assessments and continually monitor, tracks and reports on program and project progress.
* Participates in the development and management of IT budgets at the program and project level.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

14


* Job family (Series)

2210 Information Technology Management


* Requirements

Help Requirements Conditions of Employment

* You must be a US Citizen or US National.
* Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
* Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
* Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
* Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
* Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

Time in grade:

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-13 grade level for consideration for the GS-14 grade level.)

For this position, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies

listed below.

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.

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For the GS-14 level:

Applicants must have one full-time year of specialized work experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-13 level in the Federal service that demonstrates experience 1) executing IT program and project management principles and techniques, including developing plans and schedules, estimating resource requirements, defining milestones and deliverables, monitoring activities, managing project budgets, and reporting on accomplishments sufficient to ensure the integration of IT programs and services; AND 2) collaborating with internal and external staff on information technology program and project management plans, including providing leadership to individuals and project teams and demonstrated experience in leading specialized IT staff. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here. 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

THE SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION IS NOT QUALIFYING FOR THE GS-14 LEVEL.