SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)

Duties

• Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Center Information Technology Division ensuring DC3-wide information technology program complies with legislative acts such as the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendment of 1998, HIPAA, other regulatory guidance, and meets customer needs.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Represents DC3 for a variety of DoD and AF organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with proper offices, officials, etc.
• Manages IT programs for DC3. Represents the DC3 at Air Force, other government agencies, and commercial organizations functions.
• Manages and directs DC3's Enterprise Information Technology Programs, Certification and Accreditation Process, Communications, and Information Resource Management, Knowledge Management, and Database Administration Programs.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is Centrally Managed by the Cyber Space and Information Technology Career Field Team
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Incumbent must be eligible for a TS or TS/SCI (Special Compartmented Information) security clearance, as required to execute responsibilities.
• Incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours. Subject to recall during times of emergencies.
• The employee may be required to work overtime.
• This position requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. A valid driver's license is required.
• This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TOP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force,
• cont...national security, and public safety. It is required that you (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series, GS-2210 (Alternate A).

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes : Experience with Directing and integrating Information Technology programs throughout the organization which are of nationwide scope and impact. Experience with strategic planning, capital planning and investment control, policy and standards development, resource management, knowledge management, architecture and infrastructure planning.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Knowledge of roles and responsibilities at both DoD and AF levels to include policies, practices, regulations, and
  laws concerning DOD IT processes and initiatives.
• Knowledge of IT security support roles and responsibilities, policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning the IT security support processes and initiatives. Examples include: Communications Security, Information Security, Information Assurance, Operations Security.
• Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a large sized organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of Government policies, directives, and other regulatory material concerning architecture, communications and information systems procurement, management, and utilization to ensure full and proper utilization within DC3.
• Extensive knowledge of business process engineering/improvement techniques, including how to select and mange information and the enabling of technology resources.
• Comprehensive knowledge of IT planning and programming to include the establishing and validation of requirements, systems acquisition, program implementation procedures, planning and resource management.
• Knowledge and experience with basic computer and networking principles is required. Prior experience in Information Technology position (i.e. system administrator, network administrator, etc.) is desired.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Additional information

The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win...Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power . That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

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Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

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