- Position Title
- IT Project Manager (IT COR)
- Agency
- National Archives and Records Administration
- Announcement Number
- ST-12552507-24-DW Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 27, 2024 to Monday, October 7, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
Have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR
Retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
If eligible, submit 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.
Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
3.
Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
4.
Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
5.
Are you eligible under any other miscellaneous appointing authority/interchange agreements not listed thus far, such as (but not all inclusive to):
- Postal Career Service Employee;
- Postal Rate Commission Employee;
- Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee;
- Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee; or
- Foreign overseas employee or eligible family member of former overseas employee
For more information, review Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems
For more information, review Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated by U.S. Office of Personnel Management
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status or other eligibility documentation.
6.
Are you eligible for competitive consideration under any of the following merit promotion categories?
- Current Federal civilian employee in the Competitive service on a permanent career or career-conditional appointment
- Current Excepted service employee covered by an Interchange Agreement
- Former Federal employee with Reinstatement eligibility
- Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA)
- Current Federal employee serving on a VRA appointment
- Land Management Employee eligible under Public Law 114-47
- Other competitive category not listed above (you must submit proof of eligibility)
7.
Are you the spouse of a current member of the Armed Forces? If yes, confirm that you are married to the military member.
-OR-
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
-OR-
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
8.
Do you currently hold (or have you previously held) on a permanent basis, a position in the competitive service (or in another merit system with which OPM has an interchange agreement), with promotion potential equivalent to (or higher than) the full performance level of the position advertised in this vacancy announcement?
9.
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?
-OR-
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, pursuit of studies at a recognized institution of higher learning, or in another activity which, in the agency's view, warrants extension?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service, without a break in service of three days or more, and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.
If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
-OR-
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, pursuit of studies at a recognized institution of higher learning, or in another activity which, in the agency's view, warrants extension?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service, without a break in service of three days or more, and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.
If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
10.
Are you eligible for an excepted appointment under the Federal Employment Program for Persons with Disabilities? (Schedule A Disability appointment)?
Preferences
1.
ALL applicants are required to submit their most recently completed annual performance appraisal (dated within 18 months from the closing date of the vacancy announcement), which identifies your official rating of record (must be at least "Fully Successful") AND is signed by the supervisor, OR a statement explaining why the performance appraisal/review/evaluation is unavailable OR incomplete. If you fail to provide a copy of the performance appraisal/review/evaluation, or a statement advising why it is unavailable, you will be removed from further consideration. N/A is not considered an acceptable response.
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2.
Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
3.
Are you a current Federal employee?
4.
Where did you learn about this National Archives and Records Administration job opportunity?
Assessment 1
For the GS-14: All candidates are required to have one year of Specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent in other public or private sectors, that is directly related to the position as listed in this announcement and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position includes:
Experience utilizing project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc) to manage project teams in implementing, modernizing, or enhancing IT systems and/or applications;
AND
Experience presenting written and oral presentations, and providing guidance, to management, Senior Executives, and/or external subject matter experts.
Experience utilizing project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc) to manage project teams in implementing, modernizing, or enhancing IT systems and/or applications;
AND
Experience presenting written and oral presentations, and providing guidance, to management, Senior Executives, and/or external subject matter experts.
1.
Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the specialized experience statements.
In addition to meeting specialized experience, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.
1. 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.
1. 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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
Do you have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed above?
3.
Which of the following best describes your experience developing project documentation to outline project goals and objectives, scope and high-level requirements, deliverables and team agreements under which the project will be operated?
4.
Which of the following best describes your experience with analyzing task sequences, durations, requirements, resources, and constraints and utilizing project management tools to develop project plans and project schedules to accomplish the project.
5.
Which of the following best describes your experience with creating communication strategies and developing communication plans to effectively communicate and engage with stakeholders and others throughout the project lifecycle?
6.
Which of the following best describes your experience ensuring timely and appropriate creation and dissemination of project updates, reporting, status, and similar communications?
7.
Select all responses that demonstrate your experience with developing or contributing to the following acquisition documents and/or activities to facilitate the procurement of products or services needed for a project.
8.
Select the response that best describes your experience with Agile Project Management.
9.
Select the response that best describes your project management experience.
10.
Select the response that best describes your experience planning and/or working on multiple simultaneous projects with competing deadlines
11.
Select all responses that describe your experience in exercising tact, discretion, and persuasiveness when negotiating or resolving differences, sensitive issues, or problems among various groups.
12.
Select all responses that describe your experience in exercising tact, discretion, and persuasiveness when negotiating or resolving differences, sensitive issues, or problems among various groups
13.
Select the response that best describes your highest level of experience in conducting briefings, meetings, and or seminars to present technical data, concepts, and highly complex, controversial or sensitive issues to a variety of audiences (technical and non-technical).
14.
Select the response that best describes your highest level of experience communicating about risk analysis and mitigation to customers, management, and senior leadership.