Job details
Salary $103,690 - $134,798 a year job type full-time
Full job description
Duties
Summary
This position is a it specialist (entarch), gs- 2210-13 working in baileys crossroads, va for the r9-division of budget and technical support.
Responsibilities
As an it specialist (entarch) your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
The planning, development, and implementation of the long-term (strategic) and the short term (tactical) technological direction of the enterprise architecture for the ecos and ecosphere;
Implement or develop plans for aws cloud design, ci/cd pipelines, s3 buckets, databases, systems, hardware, and software implementations and purchases;
Provide technical expertise, supporting of the vision for ecos and ecosphere;
Review and maintain the planning and policy processes for ecos and ecosphere on a biweekly or monthly basis;
Develop and gain approval for policies, procedures, plans, and standards related to enterprise architecture (ea), cloud or server architecture, systems software, data architecture, network services, ecos and ecosphere security architecture, quality assurance, technical risk management, and configuration management for the environment;
Collaborate with management, business sponsors, it specialists, program analysts, and contractors who provide technical expertise to various projects;
Develop statements of work, evaluation and selection criteria, and budget and price estimates;
Recommend and document policies, plans, procedures, and standards in support of the ecos and ecosphere infrastructure, including but not limited to: defining the current and target operational infrastructure, infrastructure modernization projects and teams, etc.;
Interpret government-wide it guidance and standards, update and communicate related ecos and ecosphere standards, policies, and guidelines to ensure appropriate application, implementation, and compatibility with government wide standards.
Travel required
25% or less - you may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion potential
13
Job family (series)
2210 information technology management
Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Must be a u.sCitizen or national.
Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for selective serviceTo verify registration visit sss.gov.
Resume and supporting documents (see Apply Now).
Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation
Probationary period: selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Notice of financial disclosure report requirement: this position is subject to a financial disclosure requirement and you will be required to complete either oge form 278e or oge form 450 as applicable within 30 days of your appointment
Qualifications
Only experience and education obtained by 10/01/2021 will be considered.
In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the basic requirement and minimum qualification.
Basic requirement: individuals must have it-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed belowThe employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.
Attention to detail - is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
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.
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.
Problem solving - identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Minimum qualification [gs-13]
One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade gs-12 in the federal serviceExperience includes: planning, developing, and overseeing the long-term (strategic) and the short-term (tactical) technological direction of enterprise architecture for the ecos and ecosphere; developing plans for systems, hardware, and software purchases, providing technical expertise, supporting of the vision for ecos and ecosphere, reviewing, and maintaining the planning and policy processes for ecos and ecosphere; collaborating with management, business sponsors, it specialists, program analysts, and contractors.
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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employmentYou will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Proof of education: all applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student nameIf any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution`s registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of unitsUnofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.
Pass/fail courses: if more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
Graduate education: one academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time studySuch study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basisIf you cannot obtain your graduate school`s definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
Foreign education: if you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educationFor further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional information
Telework:
This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.
Additional vacancies: one or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other u.sFish & wildlife service offices in the local commuting area.
Career transition assistance plan (ctap) or interagency career transition assistance plan (ictap): department of interior (doi) career transition assistance plan (ctap) procedures apply in filling this vacancyCtap/ictap provides placement assistance to permanent federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separatedApplicants claiming ctap/ictap eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current sf-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their applicationTo be considered under ctap/ictap, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcementYour qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this positionYou will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Accountability, attention to detail, customer service, decision making, flexibility, influencing/negotiating, integrity/honesty, interpersonal skills,
Learning, reading, reasoning, self-management, stress tolerance, teamwork.
Knowledge of, and skill in applying, advanced it principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices sufficient to accomplish assignments .
Knowledge of, and skill in applying interrelationships of multiple it specialties; new it developments and applications; emerging technologies and their applications to business processes; it security concepts, standards, and methods sufficient to accomplish assignments.
Knowledge and skill in applying new it technologies, ea processes, system analysis principles and techniques and process engineering concepts sufficient to recommend the most beneficial implementation approaches, assess the impact of new ea and it policies and lead implementation activities.
Knowledge and practice of and with the principles and practices of enterprise architecture.
Ability to manage complex projects often with competing and short deadlines.
Cut score: the assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competenciesYou must meet or exceed the cut score to be consideredYou will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.
In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the processIn addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessmentThe online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from considerationCheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from considerationPlease follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
All qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality categoryThe category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this positionThe category ratings for this position are: best qualified, well qualified, and qualified
The category rating process protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality categoryVeterans` preference eligibles who meet the qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the gs-09 level or higher).
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Other
Drug test required
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-sensitive (ncs)/moderate risk
Trust determination process
Suitability/fitness
Required documents
Required documents
You must submit a complete application packageWe will not make assumptions about your experience and/or education.
Required documents:
1Resume: you are highly encouraged to use usajobs resume builder to ensure all required information is included in your resumeIf you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed, annual salary, and description of job dutiesInclude name and address of employer; supervisor name and telephone numberAdditional information on what to include can be found hereYour experience needs to address every required qualification.
Additional documentation, if applicable:
1Cover letter
2College transcripts: please refer to the education section above for additional informationUnofficial transcripts are acceptableA copy of your official transcripts may be required if you are selected.
3Veterans` preference documentation: if you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans` preference, you must attach a copy of your dd-214 member copy 2 or 4 showing you were honorably dischargedIf you are claiming 10-point veterans` preference, attach an sf-15, application for 10-point veterans` preference in addition to the proof required by that form (i.eVa letter)You may not be awarded preference if you do not attach the correct veteran documentation as specified above.
4Ctap/ictap documentation: if you are applying under ctap or ictap, you must submit proof of eligibility under 5 cfr 330.602(a) for ctap and 5 cfr 330.704 for ictapThis includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent sf-50 (notification of personnel action) showing your position, grade level, and duty locationPlease annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a ctap or ictap eligible.
If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the usa hire competency based assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the reasonable accommodation request form found here
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application packageIt is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the u.sDepartment of education in order for it to be credited towards qualificationsTherefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the u.sDepartment 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.
Benefits
Benefits
A career with the u.sGovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowlearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Help
This job is open to
Career transition (ctap, ictap, rpl)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a `surplus` or `displaced` employee.
The public
U.sCitizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the u.s.
Clarification from the agency
U.sCitizens, ctap
