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Position Title: IT Specialist (DATAMGT)
Agency: Office of Inspector General
Announcement Number: HHS-OIG-25-12484218-DH Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, October 3, 2024 to Wednesday, October 30, 2024

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Eligibilities

1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Do you wish to be considered under a CTAP (Career Transition Assistance Plan) eligibility? You may qualify for CTAP eligibility if all of the statements apply to you:

You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy.
You have been (or will be) involuntarily separated from the agency advertising this position, due to a reduction-in-force.
You are applying to a position that is at (or below) the grade level of the position separated from.
You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position separated from.
Your last performance rating of record is at least "fully successful" or equivalent.

For more information about CTAP, please see the Career Transition Assistance site on USAJOBS.

To verify your eligibility for CTAP:
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 also submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action showing position, tenure code, grade & step, and full name/DOB/SSN.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Do you wish to be considered under the ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan) eligibility? You may qualify for ICTAP if all of the following statements apply to you:

You are located in the same local commuting area of the position being advertised.
You were (or will be) separated from a position at an agency outside of the HHS due to a reduction-in-force.
You are applying to a position that is at (or below) the grade level of the position from which you have been (or will be) separated.
You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you have been (or will be) separated.
Your last performance rating of record is at least "fully successful" or equivalent.

For more information about ICTAP, please review the Career Transition Assistance site on USAJOBS.

To verify your eligibility for ICTAP:
You must submit a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must also submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action, showing the agency, position held, tenure and appointment codes, and full biographical information (name, DOB, and SSN).

A. Yes

B. No

4. In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you served or are you currently serving as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee? You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.

• A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).
• A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
• A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).

A. Yes

B. No

Preferences

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

Assessment 1

Respond to the following questions. Mark only one response for each question. Any experience claimed in response to the following questions in this questionnaire MUST be supported by information in your resume. This information must be SPECIFIC, (i.e., duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments). Failure to provide this supporting documentation may result in receipt of a lower or ineligible rating.

1. Does your resume demonstrate specialized IT Specialist experience in the major area information security and show that you possess the following required competencies:

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. (2) Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. (3) Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. (4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

A. Yes, my resume demonstrates I possess the required competencies for this position.

B. No. I do not have the experience above.

2. Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the qualification requirements for the IT Specialist (DATAMGT), GS-2210-14 position as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.

A. I qualify for this IT Specialist (DATAMGT), GS-2210-14 position because my resume demonstrates that I have one full year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates experience as an IT technical advisor Experience (1) directing and performing in-depth analyses of potential technical solutions including consideration of technical implications, compatibility with existing IT networks/systems, security, enterprise architecture, and costs; (2) defining and implementing scalable cloud-based modern application and/or data architectures via Agile product delivery; (3) defining and implementing Development, Security, and Operations standards and capabilities for automation, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery, testing, monitoring, and infrastructure-as-code with a focus on data and/or analytic product use cases; and (4) working with internal and external stakeholders to establish and refine systems and practices to manage data as a business asset.

B. I do not have the experience described above.

3. Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the qualification requirements for the IT Specialist (DATAMGT), GS-2210-15 position as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.

A. I qualify for this IT Specialist (DATAMGT), GS-2210-15 position because my resume demonstrates that I have one full year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates experience as an IT technical advisor Experience (1) planning and coordinating complex systems design, development, and implementation, overseeing support for programs, and resolving technical and management issues with innovative problem-solving; (2) defining and leading the implementation of modern delivery standards and capabilities, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery, test automation, monitoring, and Infrastructure-as-Code for a platform or enterprise; (3) leading the design and implementation of scalable cloud-based modern application and/or data architectures via Agile product delivery; and (4) developing relationships with partner organizations through trust and consensus-building to drive successful outcomes amid conflicting goals and regulatory changes.

B. I do not have the experience described above.

4. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.

A. Yes, 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, certifications, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided is subject to investigation. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false, fraudulent, or inaccurate 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).

B. No, I do not certify, and I understand that by responding no to this certification that I will not receive consideration for this position.

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