- Position Title
- Supervisory IT Specialist (SYSANALYSIS)
- Agency
- Railroad Retirement Board
- Announcement Number
- 230075BP-12022278-JG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, July 21, 2023 to Thursday, July 27, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Please choose the appropriate eligibility(ies) below. Applicants will only be considered for the eligibility(ies) they have chosen and for which they are qualified. You must select at least one eligibility. If you do not select at least one eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of 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.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Do you meet one of the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status or a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
- Transfer or Reinstatement eligibles: current Federal or former employees with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced; or
- Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligibles; or
- OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status or a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of 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.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
5.
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:
- 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 break in service of two or more years; and,
- performed at an acceptable level of service 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 departed that position in good standing.
6.
Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
- Transfer or reinstatement eligible: current Federal or former employee with career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced; or,
- Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Veterans Recruitment Authority; Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; Certain National Guard technicians
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response (A or B) that most closely and accurately describes your experience and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory IT Specialist (SYSANALYSIS) at the GS-14 level.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
2.
Developed or utilized APIs and microservices while developing enterprise level cloud-based applications.
3.
Provided direct oversight of the design approach, reviewed and approved code for deployment to the QA, UAT, and Production environments.
4.
Researched and recommend new software products or IT services available in the market to accommodate the emerging needs of the organization.
5.
Developed applications in an Agile/Scrum methodology and provided recommendations to implement and/or improve Agile/Scrum methodologies.
6.
Coordinated the design, engineering, development, and implementation of new applications among multiple stakeholders.
7.
Analyzed and resolved all sides of emerging or precedent setting technical issues associated with the development and implementation of enterprise applications and system interfaces.
8.
Provided project scheduling and reporting on large-scale IT projects.
9.
Applied critical thinking and analysis to integrate systems.
10.
Reviewed and analyzed technical designs and engineered complex application development projects.
11.
Resolved conflicts between team members and kept the team focused on deliverables.
12.
Developed performance plans with subordinate staff members.
13.
Developed training plans for staff members to ensure that training and development requirements are met.
14.
Made recommendations or decisions regarding personnel issues concerning leave.
15.
Made recommendations or decisions regarding personnel issues concerning conduct and/or disciplinary actions.
16.
Made recommendations or decisions regarding personnel issues concerning awards and/or employee selections.
17.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal Service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.