Information Technology Specialist

Summary

This position is part of the Pantex Field Office, Department of Energy. A successful candidate in this position will serve as Information Technology Specialist, is responsible for overseeing information technology, information management, and telecommunications operations of the management and operating (M&O) contractor for the Pantex Field Office (PFO)

facilities.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Current NNSA Federal employees with competitive status only. NNSA employees with CTAP or RPL eligibility.

Duties

As a Information Technology Specialist, you will:

Serves as the senior information technology official responsible for overseeing information technology, information management, and

telecommunications operations of the Management and Operating (M&O) contractor for the Pantex Field Office (PFO).

Serves as the senior Department of Energy (DOE)/National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Information Technology Federal Official for all PFO classified and unclassified information technology systems that support multiple federal mission essential functions.

Serves as the NNSA Sandia Field Office representative for enterprise architecture issues and processes with a focus towards addressing and satisfying government information technology standards and requirements.

Represents PFO on DOE/NNSA committees, task forces, or working groups for enterprise architecture issues, policies, standards, guidance, and practices to address DOE/NNSA opportunities, challenges, or problems relating to information technology, information management, and telecommunications.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Subject to Random Drug Testing

Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Favorable suitability determination required.

Financial Disclosure is required.

Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance.

You must be a United States Citizen.

This employer participates in the e-Verify program.

Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.

Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.

A one year probationary period may be required.

More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement.

Qualifications

For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent): For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

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.

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.

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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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-3 or GS-13. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

Experience serving as a senior management official with the authority and responsibility for overseeing Management and Operating Contractor information technology systems and operations; and/or

Overseeing the efforts of Management and Operating Contractor information technology subject matter experts across various domains; and/or

Serving as an organizational primary representative for information technology programs/projects.

Examples of Specialized Experience:

Perform management and technical, operational awareness evaluations of the M&O Contractor I.T. program and submit findings to federal and M&O Contractor senior officials as a basis for contract performance ratings and process improvements.

Collaborate with subject matter experts in IT service management, telecommunications, networking, project management, cybersecurity, and other security organizations. This collaboration extends to evaluating their performance to ensure a holistic and effective approach to IT service delivery.

Collaborate with Site and Headquarters organizations, actively contributing technical and operational insights to integrated project teams. In the capacity of the Field Office IT Program representative, act as the liaison between different entities, ensuring alignment of IT strategies and goals with project objectives, and fostering effective communication channels to optimize project outcomes.

Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application!

Communication, Information Resources Strategy and Planning, Information Technology Program Management, and Problem Solving

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position and education cannot be substituted for experience.

Additional information

The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.

If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section.

More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.

Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.

Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.

All males born after December 31,1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.

A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant in accordance with Agency policy. EEO Policy: Click

Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Click

Veterans Information: Click

Telework: Click

Selective Service Registration: Click

Information about the NNSA Demonstration project can be found by clicking

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The Department of Energy uses an application tracking system to evaluate the responses you provide in the applicant assessment questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications necessary for this position. Then, the HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will conduct a quality review of your application and supporting documentation to determine if your qualifications meet the criteria for referral to the selecting official.

Merit Promotion & VEOA Procedures: If you are minimally qualified for this job, your responses to the self-assessment questions (True/False, Yes/ No, Multiple Choice questions) will be evaluated to determine if you are a best qualified candidate. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Due weight will also be given to federal employees, when applicable, for performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 CFR § 335.103(b)(3). Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements and current employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

Communication

Information Resources Strategy and Planning

Information Technology Program Management

Problem Solving

Non-competitive Procedures: If you are applying under a non-competitive or special hiring authority, you will still be required to answer the assessment questions. However, you will not be evaluated against the rating and ranking criteria. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you are minimally qualified for this job. Veterans' Preference will be applied when required by the hiring authority (e.g., VRA, Schedule A).

All qualified Non-competitive applicants and the best qualified Merit Promotion and VEOA applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.

Career Transition Assistance Programs: To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet the eligibility criteria; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.

If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly.

To preview the application questionnaire, click the link below.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:

ALL APPLICANTS: You must submit a supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire.

Your resume shall list all work experience (paid and unpaid); you must list the full name and address of each employer.

For all types of work experience, you shall indicate the start and end dates (include month, day, and year); you must also list the average number of hours per week that you worked.

For paid work experience, you shall indicate your starting salary for each position and the highest salary you earned (if different).

Your resume should also include any education and training you have completed (list the program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).

You may list all incentive awards on your resume.

For more information about what to include in your resume, please view this on YouTube. NNSA will accept a resume in the format of your choice (as an attached document or as a USAJOBS Resume Builder format). You will be notified at the time you click 'Apply Online' which type of resume is acceptable. It is important that you are complete and thorough in your resume. If any of the above information is not included in your resume, we may not be able to fully credit you for your experience.

Cover Letter, optional, expressing additional information not covered in your resume.

Transcripts, if specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcement. Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements. Submit one or more of the following to support your eligibility(s) to apply to this job announcement:

SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" (current/former federal employees):

To properly verify status eligibility, your SF-50 must show the following. If you do not submit an appropriate SF-50, we cannot verify your status eligibility! Full position title; appointment type; occupational series; pay plan, grade, and step; tenure code; and service computation date (SCD).

If your current position SF50 does not indicate you have competitive service status or does not reflect the pay plan and grade of the highest position you have held in the competitive service, in addition to your current SF50, you must provide your previous SF-50s that provide the proof of competitive status and highest grade held on a permanent basis.

Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable(e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) For more information see the .

Performance Appraisals: Submit your two (2) most recent performance appraisals. Your performance appraisals and incentive awards will be given due consideration in the selection process based on their relation to the duties of the position and the consistency with which they may be considered in evaluating you against other applicants. If the performance appraisals are not available, please provide a written statement of explanation and upload as a separate document.

Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.