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Treasury, Departmental Offices Information Technology Specialist (APPSW) in Washington, District Of Columbia
Summary This position is located at Departmental Offices, Management CFO - Office of DC Pensions. As a Information Technology Specialist (APPSW), you will report to the Assistant Director, IT Systems Administration and is responsible for managing systems that support complex retirement programs. This opportunity is also open to any US citizen to apply under Announcement 25-DO-70-P. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. Responsibilities The following are the duties of this position at the GS-14. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. - Provide expert technical advice to the Director, Assistant Directors, staff, and contractors of the Treasury Department on all aspects of determining and designing complex customized IT applications architecture and analyzing and refining unique system requirements. - Serve as the principal point of contact for all matters related to the STAR and coordinates closely with staff members at Treasury, contractors, and the Bureau of the Fiscal Service to interpret and apply IT policies and procedures. - Lead Technical Configuration and Operational Technical Interchange meetings with participants from both Treasury and the District of Columbia and monitors the resolution of Problem Trouble Tickets, Service Requests, Query Requests, and Operational and Maintenance Requirements. - Serve as IT audit liaison for the annual financial statement audit and coordinates the delivery of audit requests with service providers. - Facilitate discussion between auditors and IT service providers. Manages resolution of findings such as Notices of Findings and Recommendations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Key Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. A one-year probationary period may be required. Must successfully complete a background investigation. All new hires will be required to comply with federal ethics laws. A review of financial or other interests may be conducted to determine if they create any real or apparent conflict of interests with official Treasury duties. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. Undergo an income tax verification Please refer to the "Additional Information" section for additional Conditions of Employment. Qualifications You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Specialized experience for the GS-14: Specialized experience is defined as fifty-two (52) weeks of experience at the GS-13 level, or equivalent, that is directly related to the position, and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position includes: -Managing the operation, implementation, and maintenance of a Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) software based IT system; AND -Coordinating and managing tasks within a dynamic Oracle PaaS (Platform as a Service) or SaaS (Software as a Service) hosted environment where priorities are constantly changing and churn rates are high; AND -Providing project planning and financial tracking for a formal enterprise project implementing IT solutions; AND -Establishing relationships, creating presentations and communicating updates to senior leadership. Specialized experience for the GS-13: Specialized experience is defined as fifty-two (52) weeks of experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, that is directly related to the position, and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position includes: - Supporting the operation, implementation, and maintenance of a Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) software based IT system; AND - Preparing system security policy documents such as Contingency Plans, Configuration Plans, System Security Plan, Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs), and performing monitoring activities; AND - Assisting with system assessments, reviews and tests. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resumé. In addition to specialized experience, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. 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. TIME-IN-GRADE: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-14, you must have been at the GS-13 level for 52 weeks. For the GS-13, you must have been at the GS-12 level for 52 weeks. TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment. Education Additional Information During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact on your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This is a bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be paid. We offer opportunities for telework. We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes: Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards. Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year. Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire. A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums. A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions. Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits