- Position Title
- Supervisory IT Specialist - Branch Chief BIAR
- Agency
- Food Safety and Inspection Service
- Announcement Number
- FSIS-23-MMP-11799582-BTE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, January 25, 2023 to Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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Eligibilities
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS CAREFULLY. Your answers will be used to determine your eligibility to apply to this job opportunity announcement. You will be considered under the eligibility option(s) to which you answer YES. Select YES to all eligibility options for which you want to be considered. If you respond NO to meeting the criteria for all the eligibilities, you will not be considered for the position(s) under this announcement.
NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
3.
Are you a current or former permanent Farm Service Agency County employee?
4.
Are you a current Federal employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment?
5.
Are you a Federal employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment AND you have held or currently hold a position on a permanent basis in the competitive service with the same or higher promotion potential of the position being advertised?
6.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
7.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who is claiming eligibility under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act and:
• was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
• served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a single break in service of two or more years; and,
• performed at an acceptable level during each period of service; and,
• if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and whose most recent separation was for reasons other than misconduct or performance.
Note: Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. Part-time and intermittent service will be credited only for time actually worked. Non-pay status (such as LWOP) is credited for up to six months in a calendar year; anything beyond six months is not credited. Applicants are responsible for providing sufficient information/documentation to determine if the 24 month criteria is met.
• was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
• served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a single break in service of two or more years; and,
• performed at an acceptable level during each period of service; and,
• if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and whose most recent separation was for reasons other than misconduct or performance.
Note: Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. Part-time and intermittent service will be credited only for time actually worked. Non-pay status (such as LWOP) is credited for up to six months in a calendar year; anything beyond six months is not credited. Applicants are responsible for providing sufficient information/documentation to determine if the 24 month criteria is met.
8.
Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
9.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
10.
Are you:
• a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• eligible for veterans' preference?
Note: If you are currently on active duty you may be considered under the two provisions above provided you submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
• a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• eligible for veterans' preference?
Note: If you are currently on active duty you may be considered under the two provisions above provided you submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided may be investigated. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
2.
DOCUMENT UPLOADS -I understand that each document uploaded must be less than 5MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, or Word (DOC or DOCX). For more information see the "How to Apply" portion of the vacancy announcement.
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you have at least 52 weeks of full-time specialized work experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level of federal service, including:
Developing, modifying, and updating new and existing policies, procedures, and strategies for the business
Overseeing business and requirements analysis program, business intelligence (BI) strategy, data warehouse architecture and data management
Manages the administration and maintenance of data warehouse architecture and BI tools to support governance, auditing, data sharing, business analysis and reporting?
Developing, modifying, and updating new and existing policies, procedures, and strategies for the business
Overseeing business and requirements analysis program, business intelligence (BI) strategy, data warehouse architecture and data management
Manages the administration and maintenance of data warehouse architecture and BI tools to support governance, auditing, data sharing, business analysis and reporting?
2.
Has your work schedule been full-time, i.e., 35-40 hours per week, for every position listed on your resume or OF-612?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
3.
Please select the answer that best describes your experience as a leader.
4.
Please select the answer that best describes your experience assessing work performance.
5.
Please select the answer that best describes your experience setting work priorities for others and evaluating its outcomes.
6.
Please select the answer that best describes your experience formulating effective strategies that are in line with and support the mission of an organization.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Please select the answer that best describes your knowledge of data management and data warehouse architecture.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
8.
Please select the answer that best describes your knowledge of Business Intelligence (BI).
9.
Please select the answer that best describes your knowledge of Business Intelligence (BI) Tools.
10.
Please select the answer that best describes your knowledge of Database Monitoring Tools.
11.
Please list the job title(s) and dates in your resume to support your response to questions 8,9, and 10.
For each technical area below, select the response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and demonstrated capability.
12.
Please select the answer that best describes your knowledge of business and requirements analysis.
13.
Please list the job title(s) and dates in your resume to support your response to question 12.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
14.
Please select the answer that best describes your knowledge of Resource Management.
For each technical area below, select the response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and demonstrated capability.
15.
Please select the answer that best describes your experience managing the operation and maintenance of applications and databases.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
16.
Please select the answer that best describes your experience Identifying problems; using sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and making recommendations.
17.
Please check the number of years of work experience you have in Strategic and Operational Planning and Performance including: Application and database development; testing strategies, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines using agile development methodologies.
18.
What is your experience overseeing and evaluating IT contract and procurement activities/proposals by preparing IT acquisition packages for products and services?
19.
What is your experience supporting business case development and developing IT cost estimates?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
20.
Do you have experience developing, documenting, and analyzing technology proposals for technical feasibility, compatibility, and compliance?
21.
If yes, please select your years of experience for question 20.
22.
Please list the job title(s) and dates in your resume to support your response to questions 20 and 21.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
23.
Do you have experience directing, preparing, and reviewing detailed internal govern cost estimates to support technology proposals?
24.
If yes, please select your experience for question 23.
25.
Please list the job title(s) and dates in your resume to support your response to questions 23 and 24.
26.
What is your experience communicating orally and in writing with senior executives and directors, as well as external customers and stakeholders?
27.
What is your experience communicating and working effectively across organizational lines, resolving differences among offices and individuals, and explaining key management and administrative policies and procedures?
28.
What is your experience explaining, advocating, and expressing facts and ideas in a convincing and influential manner, and negotiating with individuals at all levels of the organization including agency executives and with groups internally and externally?
29.
Please select all from the following activities you have performed as they relate to the development of professional services policy, guidelines, procedures, technical analyses, or regulations:
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
30.
Do you have experience in agile development methodologies?
31.
If yes, please select your experience and for question 30.
32.
Please list the job title(s) and dates in your resume to support your response to questions 30 and 31.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
33.
Do you have experience successfully coaching and mentoring staff?
34.
If yes, please select your experience and for question 33.
35.
Please list the job title(s) and dates in your resume to support your response to questions 33 and 34.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
36.
Do you have experience directly supervising and leading senior employees that are of the same organizational level?
37.
If yes, please select your years of experience and for question 36.
38.
Please list the job title(s) and dates in your resume to support your response to questions 36 and 37.
39.
Your responses to the Eligibility Assessment and Occupational Questionnaire, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.