- Position Title
- IT Project Manager (Policy & Planning)
- Agency
- AmeriCorps
- Announcement Number
- AC-23-095-12120582 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, September 12, 2023 to Monday, October 2, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
I am a disabled veteran who retired from active military service with a disability rating of 30 percent or more; or a disabled veteran rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more; AND my discharge was under conditions other than dishonorable.
3.
I am currently employed by AmeriCorps as a federal employee, serving on a General (permanent) appointment. (You must submit a copy of your final SF-50. The SF-50 should indicate your position occupied and tenure. This does not include service with AmeriCorps programs including VISTA, State and National or NCCC).
4.
I am a current federal employee of AmeriCorps, possessing a current Reduction In Force (RIF) notice, whose position has been abolished from the Office of AmeriCorps State and National, Office of Field Liaison, Office of Grants Management or the Field Financial Management Center.
5.
I am a current AmeriCorps employee who is serving on a General (Permanent) appointment (not term or temporary) or I am a current AmeriCorps employee who meets the requirements of a noncompetitive hiring authority. (You must submit a copy of your final SF-50. The SF-50 should indicate your position occupied and tenure. This does not include service with AmeriCorps programs including VISTA, State and National or NCCC).
6.
I am currently on a permanent excepted service appointment in a position which is equivalent to or greater than the grade/level of this position - OR - I am an employee at a Federal agency which has an interchange agreement with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management OR I am an employee with a federal agency covered under other special appointing authorities or agreements e.g., TSA, U.S. Postal Service, FAA, etc. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing your grade, position occupied and tenure).
7.
Former Employees - I am a former federal employee of AmeriCorps. (You must submit a copy of your final SF-50. The SF-50 should indicate your position occupied and tenure. This does not include service with AmeriCorps programs including VISTA, State and National or NCCC).
8.
I qualify for merit promotion based on meeting one of the following conditions: current Federal employee in the competitive service in tenure group 1 or 2; former Federal employee in the competitive service who was in tenure group 1 upon separation or tenure group 2, if the separation occurred less than 3 years ago; current Federal employee in the excepted service of an agency with an Interchange Agreement, in tenure group 1 or 2; or former Federal employee in the excepted service, with tenure equivalent to permanent status in the career/career-conditional appointment system. (Your most recent SF-50 must be submitted with your application).
9.
I qualify for Noncompetitive appointment as a military spouse based on one of the following: relocation with a service-member spouse as a result of permanent change of station (PCS) orders (https://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/qaspouse/index.aspx); spouse of service member who incurred a 100% disability because of service member’s active duty service (See and complete the SF-15: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf) ; or spouse of a service member killed while on active duty (See and complete the SF-15).
10.
Noncompetitive Eligibility - I am currently serving or have previously served (within the last 3 years) in Peace Corps or AmeriCorps VISTA. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Please submit documentation that verifies your service in either of these organizations).
11.
I am currently employed as a Federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment at the full performance level or higher of this position; or a former federal civilian employee who has held the full performance level or higher of this position on a permanent competitive appointment. (Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing your grade, position occupied and tenure).
12.
I have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities and I have certification from my physician or State Government. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Submit a copy of your documentation of your proof of disability and certification of job readiness).
13.
Are you currently or have you, within the last 5 years served as a political appointee, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the IT Project Manager (Policy & Planning) position.
1.
Select the letter corresponding to the statement that best describes how you qualify for the IT Project Manager (Policy & Planning) position. (Select one response)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
Have you served in AmeriCorps, Peace Corps or another national service program? (Document and describe in your resume)
3.
If you answered yes to the question above, please tell us in which program(s) you served, including the location, start and end dates
(limit 500 characters)
From the descriptions below, please select the letter corresponding to the question or statement that best describes your experience. Select only one letter.
NOTE - Experience MUST be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. Experience must be clearly documented in your resume.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Please select the letter corresponding to the statement that best describes your experience leading agency/corporate-wide IT projects.
5.
If you answered B, C, D, or E in question #4, please describe your experience leading an agency/corporate-wide IT projects. Specify the outcome/status of the project. Be specific about your role. (500 words or less)
(limit 500 characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Please select the letter corresponding to the statement that best describes your experience coordinating with project leads, technical personnel, and customers to define and obtain consensus on project scope and requirements.
7.
If you answered B, C, D, or E to question # 6, please describe how you have obtained consensus on scope and requirements. (500 words or less)
(limit 500 characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Please select the response that best describes your experience developing and presenting project status reports, metrics, and briefings.
9.
Please select the response that best describes your experience identifying risks and developing and implementing strategies for mitigating and managing identified risks.
10.
If you answered B, C, D, or E to question #9 please describe how you personally performed risk management on an IT project, and how that impacted the outcome of the project. (500 words or less)
(limit 500 characters)
11.
Please describe your experience formulating and executing Agency IT Budgets including developing budget justification narratives and supporting exhibits; developing procurement packages; and working in Agency financial management systems to track IT expenditures and maintain an accurate accounting and status of funds. (provide a narrative in 500 words or less)
(limit 500 characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Please select the response that best describes your experience managing IT investment portfolios to monitor IT investment performance, risk, and opportunities for cost savings.
13.
Please select the response that best describes your experience performing cost/benefit and business case analysis to support IT investment decisions.
14.
Please describe your experience serving on problem solving teams to improve business processes, further organizational goals, and implement change. (In 500 words or less)
(limit 500 characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Please select the response that best describes your experience managing Agency IT governance process including IT supporting investment review boards and leading IT investment stage gate/milestone reviews.
16.
Please select the response that best describes your knowledge/experience with methods, metrics, tools, and techniques of Business Process Re-engineering.
17.
Please select the response that best describes your experience working with various types of contracts, techniques for contracting or procurement, and contract negotiation and administration.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
18.
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 or not responding will result in my not being considered for this position.