The Area Manager is located in the Office of Information Technology (OIT), End User Services, End User Operations, North Atlantic District. The Area Manager provides leadership and resource management (finance, human, and acquisition), leading the development and implementation strategy required to manage IT End User Operations.

Duties

The Area Manager directs a staff of professionals responsible for the execution of this program across multiple VA facilities and customer business lines encompassing a major metropolitan area, a State, or a small region of several States which significantly impact a wide range of VA activities, other agencies, or operations of outside interest such as University affiliates, and Veterans Service Organizations. This is a non-bargaining unit eligible position. Major Duties: Oversee the day-to-day operations, services, maintenance and security for all customers within their immediate geographic area. Directly responsible for support services and delivery for all VA customers (regardless of VA business line) within their immediate area and collaborates closely with partners in the Infrastructure Operations and Command Center Operations divisions to deliver full service and total ticket management for area VA IT end users. Provide management, supervision and services for Area Network Operations, Operations Support, Systems Integration, and Systems Design. Direct, review and participate in the design, development, implementation and maintenance of automated information systems and technical architectures in compliance with Congressional, VA, OI&T, and EUO directives. Plan, direct, and provide technical guidance to improve the Area Information Systems program and IT computing environment. Develop long range program goals and objectives, assign projects to subordinates and monitor operations to reach objectives. Evaluate facility proposals in the arena of operating systems environments, telecommunications, system engineering, budgeting, and systems architecture. Aligns EUO OIT Capital Assessment Planning (CAP) with the Mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Support area-wide leadership, planning, and management of information technology strategy, development, and implementation. Ensure contracts, TAC procurements, Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Information (RFI), and Request for Quotes (RFQ) are created, funded, tracked, and closed for EUO District Area. Develop & monitor GRC Assessments, Security Control Assessments (SCA), OIG FISMA/FISCAM Audits that protects the NIST confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of the organization's information, information systems, and networks in accordance with policies, procedures and control techniques, and agency and federal regulations. Support delegated authority for all local IT service delivery within their area, including prioritization of End User Operations work. Act as an advocate for IT requirements with VA Lines of Business (VHA, VBA, NCA, etc.) and District IT management to ensure IT services provided at the facilities in the area are acceptable to the business. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory IT Specialist (PLCYPLN) / PD17824A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Travel Required: Occasional travel may be required as needed for this position. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; Tour of duty will be determined based on organizational needs. Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a Virtual Position. Physical Demands: The work is sedentary. Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. Some employees may carry light items, such as papers, books, or small parts, or drive a motor vehicle. The work does not require any special physical effort. Working Conditions: The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The work environment involves every day risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions. Employee may occasionally be exposed to uncomfortable conditions in such places as research and production facilities.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You may be required to serve a probationary period
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc
• Complete the online assessment.
• Selected applicant will be required to receive an Information Assurance (IA) certification within 6 months of entering the position.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/03/2024. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-14 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-13. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: The basic requirements MUST be substantiated in your resume. Failure to provide the required information will render your application ineligible for consideration. Read all responses before making your selection. Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below at a proficiency level equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service. 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. AND Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: Knowledge of data communication technology, data base information management, distributive data processing, client/server and workstation architectures, WAN/LAN selection, acquisition, implementation and life-cycle management processes and modernization of office automation system/support is essential. Requires detailed knowledge of hardware, software, peripherals, and their relationships with the operational, technical and system architectures. Knowledge of information systems planning and analysis, programming, budgeting, and operations and maintenance; computer and communications systems software design characteristics and capabilities. Preferred Experience: Extensive experience in IT operations, supervision, and management of IT delivery systems and equipment. 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; religions; 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 employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address DAS for Information Technology - 103 810 Vermont Ave. NW Washington, DC 20240 US
• Name: Recruitment Team Two B
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]