Duties
This position is located at Department of Commerce OIG, Office of Administration - Office of the Chief Information Officer. You will serve as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Director of Information Technology by administering a full range of information technology and administrative management functions.
For this position, Commerce OIG offers a Cyber Pay retention incentive of up to 10% of base salary per year to be paid bi-weekly after 3 months of employment.
As a Chief Information Officer, You Will
- Plan and manage a variety of IT projects by ensuring the integration of IT programs and services; develop solutions to integration and interoperability issues throughout the OIG and in coordination with departmental IT systems. Evaluate the feasibility of adapting new methods to enhance customer satisfaction; and apply new developments to previously complex unsolvable problems.
- Direct and oversee government and/or contractor staff in establishing and maintaining a modern computing environment for OIG employees; design, develop, manage, and enhance highly efficient and reliable computing, network, e-mail, and data backup systems that respond to OIG's business requirements; evaluate the need for hardware/software replacements or upgrades to meet current and future requirements; acquire, install, test, and accept IT equipment and software; manage IT assets (hardware, software, and software licenses); and deliver IT technical support and assistance to the OIG Headquarters and field offices.
- Provide leadership, direction, and supervision to a staff of IT Specialists in developing and administering a comprehensive information security program for OIG that provides reasonable assurance that adequate safeguards are in place to protect the integrity, confidentially, reliability, and availability of OIG's data, automated information systems, hardware, software, and networks.
- Plan and schedule work to be accomplished by subordinates and assign work both verbally and through various automated work management programs, based on priorities, difficulty, requirements, and capabilities of subordinates.
- Represent the Inspector General and OIG at meetings and conferences with high-level officials of the Department, other federal agencies, state and local organizations, and private sector groups to present OIG policies and positions, and to discuss, debate, negotiate, and resolve difficult issues related to assigned duties and responsibilities.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service . One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.
Key Requirements:
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- Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
Qualifications
You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement
Specialized Experience: For the GS-15, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service
. Specialized Experience for this position includes:
- Applying strategic planning principles to ensure that agency vision or agenda translate into measurable goals and objectives. Preparing long-range mission goals and ensuring cooperation and compliance with an agency or organization's information technology initiatives; AND
- Directing, managing, and supervising the work of subordinate IT staff and project teams and maintaining accountability and oversight of assigned projects; AND
- Developing and interpreting policies and guidelines, and providing technical expertise, guidance, and consultation to senior agency officials; AND
- Analyzing and developing IT solutions to enhance organizational process and operational efficiencies in an automated environment.
In addition to meeting specialized experience, applicants must also show proficiency in 1) attention to detail, 2) customer service, 3) oral communication, and 4) problem solving.
In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following
time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-15, you must have been at the GS-14 level for 52 weeks.
Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional Information
- We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
- This is a non-bargaining unit position.
- We offer opportunities for telework.
- We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED):
- A one year probationary period may be required.
- A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.
- Must successfully complete a background investigation.
- Top Secret/SCI - Background Investigation will be required.
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
- Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
- Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9 . Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
- Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
- File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
- Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
DOCOIG offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the benefits offered to most Federal employees at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/.
- Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
- Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
- Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
- A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
- A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.
- Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits
Additional benefits include: Flexible work schedule and career development with a generous training program.