- Position Title
- Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (Data Management/Application Software)
- Agency
- Indian Health Service
- Announcement Number
- IHS-25-HQ-12731473-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, May 1, 2025 to Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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.
3.
Are you an American Indian/Alaska Native who is enrolled in a federally recognized tribe as defined by the Secretary of Interior? The Indian Health Service gives qualified American Indian/Alaska Natives preference when filling vacancies in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472), with approved exceptions.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
4.
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:
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.
5.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
6.
Political, Schedule C, Non-career SES Appointee: In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you been or are you currently an employee in the Executive Branch serving on a political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointment? If yes, and you are selected through this vacancy announcement, you may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment.
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 Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
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 Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (Data Management/Application Software) position with the Indian Health Service. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
1.
Minimum Qualification, GS-14, Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (A)
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-14. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-14. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Advise others on team assignments, project milestones and requirement issues and pending review.
3.
Apply knowledge of systems analysis principles and methods to assist in identifying and specifying business requirements for new or enhanced systems.
4.
Conduct feasibility studies including research of organizations functional descriptions and objectives to determine information technology system requirements and applies fact finding processes to identify methods to meet those needs.
5.
Conduct systems analysis of existing systems and components.
6.
Lead project requirements for sourcing, solicitation and evaluation.
7.
Manage the customization of the site parameters, table maintenance, and technical settings.
8.
Monitor hardware and software compliance against information technology standards.
9.
Account for the assigned information technology programs and systems to include development, documentation, and operation of internal processes and administrative controls.
10.
Align internal business practices with agency-wide regulations and policies.
11.
Ensure maximum effectiveness, efficiency and success of the totality of a variety of health information technology programs.
12.
Apply analytical processes to plan, design and implement new systems to meet business requirements.
13.
Apply automated information skills and experience gained and applied in a healthcare environment to the analysis, documentation and prioritization of clinical end-user business requirements for complex health information software applications.
14.
Develop or modify computer applications or software.
15.
Develop acquisition plans, write performance work statements and task order documents, prepare cost estimates, evaluate proposals, and work closely with Contracting Officers to make contract awards that provide the best services to the organization with the lowest risk.
16.
Manage the tasking of contractors, inspect and accept deliverables and invoices, and manage overall contract performance and budget.
17.
Manage subordinate staff to accomplish program goals and objectives.
For each technical area below, select the response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and demonstrated capability.
18.
Plan, coordinate, and schedule workload assignments/projects and set priorities and determine short- or long-term goals for staff.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
19.
Provide advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administration matters.
As previously explained, 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 take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
Certification of Information Accuracy
If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
Certification of Information Accuracy
If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
20.
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.