- Position Title
- Supervisory Information Technology Specialist
- Agency
- Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
- Announcement Number
- 23-DPS-12108266 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, September 13, 2023 to Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current employee of the AO or the Federal Judiciary?
3.
Are you a current or former Federal employee?
All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) to verify current or former Federal employment status.
All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) to verify current or former Federal employment status.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Supervisory Information Technology Specialist position with the federal government. Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.
WHEN MANDATORY NARRATIVE RESPONSES ARE REQUIRED, PLEASE DO NOT DUPLICATE INFORMATION YOU HAVE ALREADY PROVIDED IN YOUR RESUME AS A RESPONSE TO THIS QUESTION. WE ARE SEEKING AN ELABORATION OF THOSE DUTIES AND SKILLS YOU HAVE MENTIONED WHICH ADDRESS THE QUESTION MORE FULLY. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND ON YOUR EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUESTION. FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN YOUR BEING CONSIDERED AS INELIGIBLE.
WHEN MANDATORY NARRATIVE RESPONSES ARE REQUIRED, PLEASE DO NOT DUPLICATE INFORMATION YOU HAVE ALREADY PROVIDED IN YOUR RESUME AS A RESPONSE TO THIS QUESTION. WE ARE SEEKING AN ELABORATION OF THOSE DUTIES AND SKILLS YOU HAVE MENTIONED WHICH ADDRESS THE QUESTION MORE FULLY. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND ON YOUR EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUESTION. FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN YOUR BEING CONSIDERED AS INELIGIBLE.
1.
Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience is demonstrated experience in ALL the following areas:
- Creating and maintaining a large enterprise system with a diverse set of programing languages, personnel, and active legacy systems;
- Experience communicating established standards to the product development resources and management; and
- Experience maintaining new technologies with a large user base.
2.
If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your experience creating and maintaining a large enterprise system with a diverse set of programing languages, personnel, and active legacy systems. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,000 words or less.
3.
In the space provided below, please indicate the time frame and employer(s) where we can locate this information. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 250 words or less.
4.
If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your experience communicating established standards to the product development resources and management. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,000 words or less.
5.
In the space provided below, please indicate the time frame and employer(s) where we can locate this information. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 250 words or less.
6.
If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your experience maintaining new technologies with a large user base. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,000 words or less.
7.
In the space provided below, please indicate the time frame and employer(s) where we can locate this information. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 250 words or less.
8.
From the options listed below, please select your highest level of education.
9.
If "Other" was selected, what is the highest level of education you possess?
10.
How many years of experience do you have working in a supervisory or managerial role performing functions as Product Management?
11.
How many years of experience do you have in Information Technology implementing solutions?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
12.
Which level description best describes your experience in leading large operations and maintenance activities of a system?
13.
Which level description best describes your experience in administering large systems?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
14.
Do you have some experience in financial services?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
15.
Which level description best describes your experience with implementing emerging technology across an enterprise with active legacy applications?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
16.
Do you have experience working with Cloud Technology (i.e., MS Azure and AWS)?
17.
Do you have experience with migrating a legacy application to a Cloud Technology?
18.
Do you have experience working in 'low code' platforms?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
19.
Which level description best describes your ability to lead a team, provide project guidance, and meet deadlines?
20.
In 500 words or less, please describe your experience providing professional employees with administrative guidance, coaching, and mentoring. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
21.
Which level description best describes your attention to detail and problem-solving skills in a highly visible and mission critical environment?
22.
How would you rate your verbal communication skills?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
23.
Which level description best describes your ability to communicate technical expectations and work across various IT infrastructure, and business departments?
24.
Which level description best describes your ability to articulate with a diverse group of end users, divisions, and offices?
25.
Which level description best describes your ability to make presentations to internal and external stakeholders?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
26.
Do you have Agile development experience in either SCRUM or Kanban methodologies?
27.
Do you have experience in Agile Release Management?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
28.
Which level description best describes your experience in managing projects and programs in Agile environment?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
29.
Do you have experience in DEVSECOPS?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
30.
Which level description best describes your experience in asset management including managing software licenses and consumption costs?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
31.
Do you have experience in developing applications in MS Power Platform?
32.
How would you rate your technical writing skills level?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
33.
Which level description best describes your ability to synthesize diverse and complex information and data, and design refined strategies, solutions, workflows, and procedures?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
34.
Are you proficient in MS Word and MS Excel analytical tools?
35.
Are you a creative thinker who can develop product solutions on short notice?
36.
Do you have the ability to perform and complete tasks in a timely manner?
37.
Do you have the ability to display calmness and composure in the face of immense workload pressure?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
38.
Which level description best describes your experience creating a long-lasting working relationship with consumers and facilitating smooth collaboration and performance of functions?
39.
Which level description best describes your experience in adhering to workplace procedures, polices, and ethics?
40.
In 500 words or less, please explain what you will do as Federal Judiciary Digital Services (FJDS) Division Chief to drive and inspire a large and important division. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
41.
I understand that failure to provide a written statement ("See Resume" or other non-descriptive response is not sufficient) for each essay question could result in non-consideration for this position.