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Position Title
Supervisory Artificial Intelligence Technology Expert
Agency
Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
Announcement Number
HHS-IOS-DHA-25-12594434 Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 to Monday, November 25, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the Department of Health and Human Services? If yes, confirm:
• You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• Your grade is equivalent to or above 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 page (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ctap/).
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2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than 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 ICTAP 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. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/)
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Preferences
1. 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).
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2. This announcement is open to multiple agencies across Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Some agencies may have in-person work with or without telework options, and some may have remote (virtual/work-from-home) positions. By indicating your interest below, if referred for employment consideration, you will be referred on the certificate that matches with your response.

I am interested in being considered for the following duty location type:
  1. Only Remote (Virtual/Work-from-Home) Positions
  2. Only In-Person (with or without Telework options) Positions
  3. Both Remote and In-Person Positions
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3. This announcement offers two types of appointments: Permanent and Term. By indicating your interest below, if you are referred for employment consideration, you will be placed on the certificate that corresponds with your selection.

I am interested in being considered for the following appointment type:
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Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Do you possess IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies as defined:
1)Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail;
2) Customer Service - Works with internal and external stakeholders 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; and
4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations?
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2. GS-15: Do you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-14 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing (4) of the (5) duties listed below:

1. Leading AI (Artificial Intelligence) project planning and execution to align with agency goals and budget constraints;
2. Identifying AI technical needs and recommends solutions through various acquisition methods;
3. Coordinating AI technology solutions to meet departmental initiatives and regulatory requirements;
4. Advising agency staff on AI application development and system capabilities to enhance project outcomes;
5. Developing project strategies and/or plans including communication and organizational transitions to achieve project goals?


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