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Position Title
Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (Deputy Chief)
Agency
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
Announcement Number
25-DTS-12702910 Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, March 14, 2025 to Friday, March 28, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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 10% or more OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 10% or more (**TP or 5 point veterans please do not answer 'yes' to this question.**)

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.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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3. Are you a current employee of the AO or the Federal Judiciary? (limit characters)
4. Are you a current or former Federal employee?

All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) to verify current or former Federal employment status.
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Deputy Chief position with the federal government. Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions. WHEN MANDATORY NARRATIVE RESPONSES ARE REQUIRED, PLEASE DO NOT DUPLICATE INFORMATION YOU HAVE ALREADY PROVIDED IN YOUR RESUME AS A RESPONSE TO THIS QUESTION. WE ARE SEEKING AN ELABORATION OF THOSE DUTIES AND SKILLS YOU HAVE MENTIONED WHICH ADDRESS THE QUESTION MORE FULLY. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND ON YOUR EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUESTION. FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN YOUR BEING CONSIDERED AS INELIGIBLE. (limit characters)
1. This vacancy announcement is open to candidates who live in the Washington, DC or San Antonio, TX commuting area and/or current employees of the federal judiciary (AO or U.S. Courts) nationwide. From the descriptions below, select how you meet this requirement.
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2. Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience for this position is demonstrated experience managing large complex budgets, understanding and adhering to organizational budget processes and schedules, and managing or leading teams with various disciplines and experience. (limit characters)
3. If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your demonstrated experience managing large complex budgets, and understanding and adhering to organizational budget processes and schedules. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 2,000 characters or less. (limit 2,000 characters)
4. If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your demonstrated experience managing or leading teams with various disciplines and experience. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 2,000 characters or less. (limit characters)
5. In the space provided below, please indicate the time frame and employer(s) where we can locate this information. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 250 characters or less. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Which level description best describes your experience supervising five or more staff with differing roles, disciplines, and skill levels?
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7. Which level description best describes your experience communicating complex subject matter to customers, subordinates, and senior leadership?
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8. Which level description best describes your experience managing large and complex IT budgets?
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9. Which level description best describes your experience incorporating complex technical ideas for an appropriate audience to support the decision-making process?
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10. Which level description best describes your knowledge of the cyclical budget cycle and budget formulation process? (limit characters)
11. Which level description best describes your experience achieving desired organizational outcomes through teamwork? (limit characters)
12. Which level description best describes your experience managing in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities?
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
13. I understand that failure to provide a written statement ("See Resume" or other non-descriptive response is not sufficient) for each essay question could result in non-consideration for this position.
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