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Duties

If selected for this position, the Systems Manager is responsible for independently planning, designing, executing, and supervising Information Technology (IT) programs, projects, and work involving a variety of IT specialty areas which support the information management needs of the District. Typical work assignments may include, but are not limited to: Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets goals and priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinates based on programmatic responsibilities, priorities, and staff workload assessment. Makes determinations regarding projects or program segments to be initiated, diminished, and/or ceased. Provides technical advice and assistance to resolve problems referred by staff. Hears and resolves complaints and grievances from employees, referring to supervisor only those of a complex or precedent-setting nature. Recommends minor disciplinary measures as required. Identifies developmental and training needs of staff; implements training based upon needs analysis. Assures software and systems quality and functionality; Plans systems implementation.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• If selected, you will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period unless this requirement has been met previously.
• Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
• You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, you must meet basic qualifications by demonstrating at least (1) one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector. Specialized experience is performing duties such as performing the following types of duties: Providing information technology standards and practices as they relate to evaluating and resolving hardware and software problems; planning and improving information systems to meet the needs of customer requirements; troubleshooting end user computer hardware and software issues; maintaining systems accounts with various enterprise software programs; and maintenance of network server and LAN/WAN activities. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Education

Contacts

• Address Western District of Wisconsin 222 West Washington Avenue Madison, WI 53703 US
• Name: Matthew Lesperance
• Phone: (608) 250-5456
• Email: [email protected]