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Position Title
Supervisory IT Specialist (APPSW)
Agency
National Institutes of Health
Announcement Number
NIH-NLM-DE-23-11677194 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, November 7, 2022 to Wednesday, November 16, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces OR the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status or who is 100% disabled due to a service-connected injury?
If so, you may be eligible to be considered for a noncompetitive appointment.

Visit our NIH Jobs page for more information on eligibility and required documentation: https://hr.nih.gov/jobs/announcement-links/appointment-certain-military-spouses-eligibility

Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a noncompetitive appointment as a military spouse? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
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3. Are you currently an officer in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and are you interested in staying in the Corps if selected? If so, you may be considered for this position as a Commissioned Corps member.  If selected as a Commissioned Corps member you must meet all requirements of the Corps, which will differ from the requirements listed in the vacancy announcement.
 
To be eligible, you must submit an official document or letter from the Public Health Service verifying you are currently in, or have been accepted to, the Commissioned Corps.
 
Based on the above, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a Commissioned Corps appointment? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
 
Notes: 
  • Not all positions are appropriate for the Commissioned Corps and it is at the supervisor's discretion to fill a position through the Corps.  Visit the Corps website for more information: https://www.usphs.gov/profession/.
  • If you do not wish to be considered for this position through a civilian appointment, please inform the individual listed in the "Agency contact information" section of the announcement.  You will be required to resign or retire from the Corps if you wish you enter a civilian appointment.
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4. Have you been laid off or received a letter stating that you will be laid off from federal employment, or have your disability payments from your previous federal employment stopped? If so, you may be entitled to selection priority under the under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP). 

You must submit the following documents with your application: Note: Your proof of eligibility MUST show the position, grade level and duty location of the position from which you were (or will be) separated and your full performance level or career ladder.  To ensure you fulfil this requirement, submit an SF-50 (Notification of a Personnel Action) that contains this information along with your proof of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility.  

Visit our ICTAP or CTAP pages for more information on eligibility and required documentation. 

Based on the above and the referenced web pages, are you eligible for ICTAP or CTAP?  If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
 
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5. Are you an individual with a documented intellectual, severe physical, or psychiatric disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities? If so, you may be eligible for employment through a Schedule A appointment.
 
In order to be eligible, documentation of the disability is required. Documentation of eligibility for employment under Schedule A can be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter must be printed on the official letterhead of a medical professional and must include a signature or it is invalid. Please visit OPM's website for sample letters. Learn more about Schedule A eligibility.
 
Applying under "Schedule A" can be an expedited way to get a Federal job, but it is only one of many options that may be available. You will still have to compete with other eligible applicants and meet all requirements of the position including the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
 
Based on the above, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a Schedule A appointment? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
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Other
1. Political, Schedule C, Non-career SES Appointee: In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you been or are you currently an employee in the Executive Branch serving on a political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointment? If yes, and you are selected through this vacancy announcement, you may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment.

A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an Assistant position to a top-level Federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)). A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
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2. Almost all male U.S. citizens and male immigrants, who are 18 through 25, are required to register with Selective Service. Federal law and regulations require covered civil service employees to register before appointment. For more information, visit the Selective Service website to determine if you are required to register: https://www.sss.gov/Registration-Info/Who-Registration

What is your Selective Service Registration Status?
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Supervisory IT Specialist (APPSW), GS-2210-14, position at our agency. For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience, training, or ability. For the purposes of this assessment, an expert is a person, through education and experience, who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area. (limit characters)
1. Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the Basic Qualification Requirements for a Supervisory IT Specialist (APPSW), GS-2210-14 as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Apply knowledge of industry best-practices and standards to manage continuity of information technology operations.
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3. Provide expert technical advice, guidance and recommendations on IT security standards, guidelines and policies.
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4. Guide adoption of software engineering best practices e.g., use of a software development lifecycle, test driven development, change management, configuration management, and agile methodologies.
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5. Apply information technology principles, concepts, methods, standards and practices to provide strategic direction and leadership in the development and management of information systems and services.
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6. Motivate staff to incorporate vision, strategic planning, and elements of quality management into the full range of organizational activities.
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7. Plan and prioritize work to be accomplished by subordinates and review completed work for quality and accuracy.
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8. Develop and implement performance appraisal plans, evaluate the performance of subordinates, and reward and discipline employees.
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9. Coach and mentor team members to achieve desired results.
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10. Foster commitment to shared organizational values and goals.
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11. Identify, analyze and develop action plans to address resource requirements (i.e., time, budget, and personnel) for complex IT projects.
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12. Evaluate multiple goals and objectives, and develop and implement strategies to improve and ensure success of operational plans.
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13. Anticipate potential risks, challenges and/or opportunities and develop and implement plans for resolution or capitalization.
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14. Identify and plan requirements, establish key milestones, monitor progress toward milestones and develop and implement strategies to ensure timelines are met.
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15. Apply advanced IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices to the business and effectively and efficiently manage complex IT projects.
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16. Research and recommend procedural and processing changes to improve workflow for production systems and systems under development.
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17. Identify, evaluate and recommend alternative technologies, processes, techniques and innovations to meet customer needs and improve business operations.
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18. Develop and implement an organizational roadmap and vision to grow and adopt new technologies to meet future IT and business requirements.
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19. Understand and anticipate emerging business needs and identify evolving technologies that can support current and future business needs and processes.
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20. Evaluate and recommend adoption of new technologies based on factors such as feasibility, user features, flexibility, cost, and risk.
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21. Identify and proactively collaborate with stakeholders to keep them informed and engaged.
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22. Form and manage effective alliances and partnerships to advance projects and meet goals.
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23. Negotiate and resolve conflicts constructively to overcome barriers.
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24. Develop and present clear and convincing recommendations to senior leadership to inform and influence decision-making.
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25. Certification of Application
As an applicant for federal employment you are required to provide accurate, complete, and honest information. All applicants are treated fairly and equally, so it is important you know what is required of you. You must read this question, then certify your application. You will be disqualified from consideration for this position if you do not answer this question or do not certify your application.
I understand that if I misrepresent or exaggerate my experience or education, or provide false, fraudulent, or misleading information in or with my application, it may be grounds for not hiring me, firing me after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine, imprisonment, or debarment from federal employment.
I understand that not following the information and instructions contained in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating, or me not being considered for certain eligibilities, preferences, grade-levels, specialties, and other areas of the announcement that require me to provide information.
Do you certify that you have read this statement and understand what is required of you, and certify that to the best of your knowledge and belief, all of the information included in your application is true, correct, and provided in good faith?
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