Summary
This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Information Management Division (IMO), with one vacancy in Silver Spring, MD. This position is also announced under vacancy number NOS-26-13040303-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.
Duties
As an IT Specialist (Enterprise Architecture), you will perform the following duties: Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the full lifecycle management of computer systems, cloud infrastructure, and artificial intelligence, encompassing procurement, design, development, installation, testing, implementation, management, and maintenance. Function as a technical authority in all assignments, analyzing and evaluating work related to integrated systems of computer programs and equipment. Support business alignment by integrating hardware, software, cybersecurity, data, and other computer related services to deliver a cohesive information system. Apply available technologies and basic management principles to adapt computer methods for various subject matter situations, which include supporting users by developing or designing applications and selecting new computer equipment. Provide technical advice to integrate telecommunication systems with operational requirements and apply new technologies. Lead strategic planning for new initiatives, which involves developing and implementing comprehensive plans, policy, and objectives. Serve as an investment planning SME for all OMB 300 Capital Planning Investment Control (CPIC) activities and lead the organization's effort to fulfill these requirements. Assess services based on business outcomes, client satisfaction, and telecommunication service delivery metrics to develop detailed service plans that guide progress and outreach.
Requirements
This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS). Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band. The ZP-4 is equivalent to the GS-13/14. Key Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Additional Information. Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov) Qualification requirements must be met by closing date of the announcement. Additional Considerations: One year probationary period may be required.* Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) is not authorized. This position requires a Moderate Risk Security Clearance. Background investigation will be required. Continued employment is subject to applicant's successful completion of security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. *Note: A one year probationary period will be required unless you are a current Department of Commerce (including NOAA) employee and are in the same line of work and with no more than a 30 day break in service. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, for those required to serve a 1-year probationary period, we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct; Needs and interests of the agency; Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of then Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.
Education
Substitution of education for specialized experience is not applicable to this vacancy.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire and/or evaluation through a manual assessment process, and your responses to any additional assessments (i.e. USAHire) required for this position. Your qualifications will be also be evaluated using a Job Knowledge Test. The Job Knowledge Test is designed to assess technical and professional expertise directly relevant to the requirements of this announcement. This assessment measures the specialized knowledge and skills accumulated over time, which are critical for successful performance in this position. The best-qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview. CATEGORY RATING: Category rating will be used in the ranking and selection process for this position. Within each category, those entitled to Veterans' preference will be listed at the top of the pre-defined category for which they are placed. The quality categories are Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Preference eligible with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category (Gold) depending on the position and grade level of the job. For more information on Category Rating, please go to Category Rating. Your responses to the application questions and/or assessment method will determine your placement in the appropriate quality category described above. Your responses must be substantiated by your resume and supporting documents. If you do not respond to the application questions you may be rated ineligible. Candidates placed in the "Gold" category will be identified first for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Information Technology Architecture, Infrastructure Design, and Planning and Evaluating If referred, all relevant documents submitted with your application package will be forwarded to the hiring official for review. To preview the announcement questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13040304