The selectee performs research and outreach to assess the Information Technology environment, gain an understanding of trends in the field of information technology management, and uses the information gained to provide advice and counsel on policy and strategic direction for the mission area.

Duties

The duties may include, but are not limited to: Performs a wide variety of administrative, logistical, personnel management, document control, protocol, financial, automation and integration activities in support of the mission area. Determines appropriate methods to respond to directives, requirements and guidance issued from higher headquarters and requests from subordinate units. Provides leadership in effectively managing organizational resources by advocating cross-organizational program process improvements. Develops policies, guidelines, and standards for the planning, development, integration, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services that impact IT systems. Provides expert analysis and advice on complex, mission area process gaps, weaknesses, issues or problems where new analytical techniques must be developed to identify and evaluate findings.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Individuals who were born male 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.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• Testing Designated Position: Selectee must submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and random testing thereafter. Final appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results for illegal drug use.
• Selectee will be subject to a pre-employment medical statement and/or exam.
• Valid state driver's license is required at the time of application.
• In accordance with Office of Government Ethics regulations concerning conflict of interest, the incumbent will be required to submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of their effective date of appointment and annually thereafter.
• All USDA employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions.

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: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. FOR THE GS-14 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-13 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Demonstrates ability to develop recommendations based on review, evaluation and interpretation of organization capabilities and understanding of strategic focus. Demonstrates expert level knowledge of theory and application of management and organizational principles in order to qualitatively and quantitatively assess organization effectiveness and recommend improvements to complex processes and systems, and plan long- and short-range goals and objectives. Provides understanding and oversight in the areas of IT Budget Management, Project Management, Information Management, and Customer Relationship for the Office of Assistant Chief Information Officer (ACIO). Utilizing qualitative and quantitative assessment methodologies to review, analyze, and make recommendations for management and/or organization reviews, change management, and/or business/process improvement. Researches, analyzes and interprets data from a variety of sources with the ability to prepare clear, concise written summaries for briefing senior MRP leadership. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. 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.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service USDA APHIS MRPBS 250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 410 Minneapolis, MN 55401 US
• Name: MRP Human Resources
• Phone: 612-336-3227
• Email: [email protected]