We are an independent office within the EPA that helps the agency protect the environment in a more efficient & cost effective manner. We perform audits, evaluations, & investigations of the EPA to promote economy, efficiency, and to prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse. We strive to provide solutions to problems that ultimately result in making America a cleaner and healthier place. One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement. This position is not Remote.

Duties

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides the OIG with a wide range of products and services in the areas of application development, infrastructure services, technical support, web development and information security. OIT oversees and manages both the IT security and records management programs. Additionally, OIT performs all information management functions, including but not limited to overseeing information technology purchases and acquisitions.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• Background Investigation Required.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Applicant must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade or equivalent band level of responsibility in the Federal Service. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:  GS-05:  IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. OR EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in from an accredited college or university in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics or technology management GS-07: (1) Aid in designing and developing low-code applications and solutions using technologies like the Microsoft Power Platform; (2) Utilize basic functionalities to craft routine, user-centric solutions that satisfy business needs. (3) Participates in the development, modernization, and migration of information systems and data into Cloud Infrastructure; and (4)Assist with providing technical support services to customers in an expeditious manner to meet the customers’ needs. EDUCATION: 1 full academic year of graduate education at an accredited college or university in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics or technology managementOR 1 full academic year of graduate education in one or more of the fields identified above that required the development or adaption of applications, systems or networks.ORSuperior Academic Achievement may be met by having a bachelor's degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 2.95 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.45 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. Note: Grade point averages should be rounded to one decimal point. For example, 2.95 is rounded to 3.0, and 2.94 is rounded to 2.9. If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) was taken on a pass/fail or similar basis, your claim must be based on class standing or membership in an Honor Society.ORCOMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION At least 1 year of combined graduate education and experience as defined in paragraphs above. Applicants must meet the qualifications for this position within thirty (30) days of the closing date of this announcement.  In addition to the above specialized experience, applicants must also meet the IT-Related proficiency level for all four of the competencies listed below: Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service: Ability to coordinate cyber operations with other organization functions or support activities.  Oral communication: Ability to communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal means. Problem Solving: Ability to interpret and understand complex and rapidly evolving concepts; ability to think critically. Evidence of the above specialized experience and IT-related proficiency must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience

Education

This position does not have a mandatory education requirement.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. 

All education claimed by applicants will be verified.

Contacts

• Address Environmental Protection Agency US Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW MC: 2450T Washington, District of Columbia 20460 United States
• Name: Cassie Hayden
• Phone: 202-360-9181
• Email: [email protected]