The Chief Technology Officer is responsible for managing, directing, supervising, staffing, coordinating, and evaluating a variety of functions. The incumbent is responsible for the management of innovative technology solutions and business technology enterprise architecture. The incumbent is also responsible for managing the Agency's enterprise network infrastructure, video and teleconferencing equipment, test labs, and telecommunications to support the Agency's public health and safety goals.

Duties

Guide the acquisition, development, deployment, operations, and maintenance of FSIS' robust IT infrastructure that includes platforms, telecommunications networks, desktops, messaging, web services, and contract services. Evaluate technologies and its impacts on FSIS mission ensuring security, scalability, and long-term viability. Keep abreast of IT modernization and emerging technologies and recommend modifications to meet FSIS mission. Align agency initiatives with business goals and objectives by engaging the Technical Teams and the Stakeholders. Operate as Subject Matter Expert in the areas of DevSecOps, Shared Services, Product and program management, Mobility, Cloud, IT Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture (EA), Networks, telecommunications, and emerging IT trends. Identify agency needs related to design, engineering, information assurance, and network security. Confirm operations and maintenance mission is in full compliance with all applicable laws, policy, mandates, and initiatives working in close partnership with OCIO Center Directors and the Chief Information Security Officer. Collaborate with and advise agency leadership on IT efficiencies to maintain and modernize IT infrastructure to meet strategic goals and agency objectives. Prioritize workload of subordinate staff to ensure plans and schedules are developed and implemented so timelines and objectives are met. Actively participate in key decision-making sessions conducted by OCIO management to provide innovative and creative recommendations.

Requirements

• 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.
• Subject to one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
• Direct Deposit – Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Must pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at 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-14 grade level for consideration for the GS-15 grade level.). Specialized Experience: In order to meet the specialized experience requirement, you will need to have completed 52 weeks of progressively responsible specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level. The specialized experience for this position includes: Applying business technology to current and emerging mission needs through Agile process development, enterprise architecture, or program management. Leading IT transformation projects utilizing cloud services/hosting, change management, and DevOps. Developing and implementing technology solutions, leveraging modern and emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, Cloud computing, and machine learning. Developing innovative solutions, leveraging modern technologies to achieve operational efficiencies, reducing operational cost of IT, and enhancing customer experience. Applying knowledge of big data and open data initiatives to solve IT business problems. Operating as a subject matter expert advising leadership on technical matters and motivating peers to drive innovation. All applicants qualifying based on experience must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Please refer to the competency definition shown below, when addressing those competencies. 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. 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. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click Information Technology (IT) Management Series, 2210

Education

Education may not be used to substitute for specialized experience or to qualify for this position.

Contacts

• Address Food Safety and Inspection Service 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Alyssa Scott
• Phone: 612-852-7667
• Email: [email protected]