- Position Title
- Information Technology Program Manager
- Agency
- Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
- Announcement Number
- 24-EOUSA-12164010-IMP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 15, 2023 to Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center help.usajobs.gov/index.php/What_is_CTAP%3F)
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center help.usajobs.gov/index.php/What_is_CTAP%3F)
2.
Are you a current employee of the Department of Justice (DOJ)? If you are a current permanent DOJ employee in the competitive service and currently hold a position at the next lower grade, at the same grade, or at a grade higher than this position being advertised, you may qualify to apply as a current agency employee. To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that reflects current employment with the DOJ and career/career-conditional tenure (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND status in the competitive service (Positional Occupied field is 1). You may also be required to submit your most recent performance appraisal, check the announcement to verify documentation requirements.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a position with the Department of Justice (DOJ). Your response to this assessment questionnaire, in conjunction with other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in making screening decisions. This is a DOJ job application system. Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this application. Incomplete/incorrect responses may result in you not receiving appropriate consideration.
For the following questions, please select the response that best describes your education and/or experience. You may select only one response for each question. If you feel that your education or experience exceeds all of the descriptions for a particular question, choose the description that is the closest level to the experience or education that you possess. Failure to respond to these questions will result in an ineligible rating.
1.
This position is only open to current Federal employees in permanent competitive service positions in the Department of Justice (status candidates), including well-qualified surplus and displaced DOJ employees (CTAP) in the local commuting area. Merit Promotion/Internal Employees/Agency Employees Only. Do you meet this requirement?
2.
From the descriptions below, select the ONE response that BEST describes the specialized experience that demonstrates your ability to perform as a GS-14 Information Technology Program Manager:
3.
Identify the SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE from your resume that validates your response. Also list the name and contact information of someone who can verify your response.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Develops and maintains strategic plans for assigned programs.
5.
Assesses policy needs and develops policies to govern program activities.
6.
Ensures that work products are consistent and compliant with applicable security and technical standards.
7.
Estimates resource requirements for program initiatives.
8.
Sets goals, expectations, and priorities.
9.
Develops cost estimates and projects benefits of initiatives.
10.
Identifies equipment and staffing requirements.
11.
Makes or recommends adjustments to account for changes in requirements, advances in technology, or availability of resources.
12.
Records and analyzes requests for assistance, analyzes trends, and recommends actions or training as appropriate.
13.
Assists management in planning and controlling annual budgets.
14.
Provides technical and programmatic leadership for a significant IT initiative or program for which a major component of Information Technology is responsible.
15.
Applies substantial knowledge of IT functionality, approaches, and applications related to Information Technology.
16.
Develops and interprets policy, procedures, and strategies.
17.
Makes recommendations that significantly influence IT policies and programs.
18.
Plans and leads the design, planning, execution and support of major Information Technology initiatives to enhance IT service delivery and assess the effectiveness of IT systems and services nationwide.
19.
Serves as a technical authority on new or advanced hardware and software applications in the area of specialization.
20.
Analyzes state of the art technologies and recommends significant departures from established practices.
21.
Investigates new and emerging technologies to support primary missions and functions and identify potential solution to previously intractable problems.
22.
Develops correspondence, instructions, and internet content on complex IT issues to communicate potential problems, concerns, recommendations, alternatives, and proposals.
23.
Designs and incorporates security and privacy measures and practices into assigned project activities.
24.
Provides centralized, enterprise-wide coordination, management, and policy development for clients.
25.
Integrates program operations and initiatives with other functional areas, organizations, and programs to address critical mission requirements.
26.
Provides expert technical guidance to management, clients, and other IT specialists, including field level IT managers, on critical issues related to the specialization.
27.
Collaborates with IT working groups on development and application of policy related to the specialty area.
28.
Participates with other key Information Technology staff to identify and develop creative responses to IT workforce planning and management issues, including recruitment, retention, and training.
29.
Coordinates technical activities with staffs assigned to other projects to ensure appropriate integration.
30.
Provides expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management, other clients, and technical specialists on critical functional issues and opportunities.
31.
Advises top IT officials, field IT staffs, and managers of user organizations on new developments or advanced techniques.
32.
Provides services to IT managers and staffs experiencing difficulties or requiring assistance in the area of responsibility.
33.
If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this program.
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.
I understand a comprehensive background investigation, including a check of my credit history and a pre-employment drug screening, is required for this position.
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.
I understand a comprehensive background investigation, including a check of my credit history and a pre-employment drug screening, is required for this position.