About the Position: This is a permanent Supervisory Information Technology (IT) Specialist (PLCYPLN) position with Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (HQUSACE), Chief Information Office at the Government Accountability Office (GAO) building located in Washington, DC. The Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) delivers secure and effective Information Technology Solutions and Services to complete missions worldwide.

Duties

Serves as the Deputy CIO/G6 and principal advisor with the responsibility for participating fully with the CIO in planning, organizing, coordinating, controlling, directing, and evaluating the full range of activities of the organization. Uses statistical analysis of historical data, budgetary techniques, and information management/information technology (IM/IT) knowledge to monitor organization functions and each directorate's ability to meet goals and standards. Identifies development and training needs of employees, with particular emphasis on requirements for integrating IT systems related knowledge, skills and abilities, e.g., impact of rapidly expanding office technologies. Develops long-range programs that involve financing of operations, logistical support, budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls. Serves as the Workforce Proponent Manager for Career Program (CP) 34, and advisor to the Career Program Manager, and other Organizations, on career program policy for Army civilians ranging from the intern level to senior executive service leaders. Prepares justifications for organization structure, manpower, budgetary, and personnel requirements to accomplish assigned mission and functions. Exercises supervision and control of multi-disciplined professional (including supervisory GS-15s and CEIT Director) and technical/clerical personnel.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires that you submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE Form 450, Executive Branch Personnel confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entrance to this position and annually thereafter.
• This position requires you must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance and is designated non-critical sensitive as defined in DoD 5200.2-R.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. Tentatively selected applicants will be required to sign DA Form 5019.
• A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) EmployeeCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) overseeing the planning, direction, and timely execution of information management/information technology (IM/IT) programs; 2) managing, developing and/or executing policies, procedures, standards and regulations that affect enterprise architecture, strategic planning, IT acquisition oversight, governance, capital planning and IT-enabled process reengineering; 3) approving allocation and distribution of funds in the organization's budget; 4) preparing and presenting justifications for organization structure, manpower, budgetary, and personnel requirements to accomplish assigned mission and functions; and 5) performing supervisory/managerial responsibilities, functions, and oversight for the personnel management of a diverse staff. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14). The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined: (1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: leading others by setting the standards for the quality of work, even in the most difficult and/or high pressure circumstances; reviewing and editing work completed by others to ensure that the quality of work meets acceptable work standards. (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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: using expertise and experience to address complex problems, questions, or complaints; anticipating customer needs and modify the team's work activities, processes, and practices to meet these needs; collaborating across team and outside of own team to organize planning sessions that elicit ideas for improving customer service and support. (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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: clearly explaining and defending complex ideas, appropriately adapting to each audience's level of knowledge; actively listening and clarifying points when presenting highly complex and controversial findings; using well-constructed, fact-based arguments to persuade stakeholders/officials to take action on suggestions for improvement. (4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: providing precedent setting solutions to unique problems not previously encountered; helping team make decisions which are complicated by the number and nature of existing policy, guidelines, and organizational goals; identifying the root causes of problems; developing systemic solutions to address them and prevent them from reoccurring. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability to lead or superviseCommunicationsInformation Technology Life Cycle ManagementInformation Technology Policy and Planning Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-14).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address RA-W4EGAA HQ US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20314 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk