Supervisory IT Specialist
What you'd do
This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in Enterprise Technology Operations Services (JN), Information Technology (J), Chief Administrative Office (N). This position develops and supports agency-wide business automation systems and provides information technology governance, planning, and standards for the agency's enterprise business activities.
Major duties
As a Supervisory IT Specialist, you will: Serve as manager overseeing Enterprise Technology Operations Services which operates and maintains the enterprise IT infrastructure and operational environments that support delivery of applications services to internal and external customers. Provide leadership in developing, evaluating and implementing technology programs and operation plans to achieve compliance with BPA and IT objectives. Direct the Enterprise Technology Operations Services segment of BPA's overall IT program with a multi-million dollar level of annual resources. Establish overall goals and objectives for assigned staff functions and program segments while creating and maintaining an organizational culture that is customer-driven and quality-focused. Assist the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in the development and maintenance of a comprehensive strategic IT plan in direct support of BPA's strategic plan and business needs. Provide leadership and direction in the development of BPA's IT policies, procedures and standards and long-range planning in connection with prospective changes in functions and programs.
What you need to qualify
Basic Requirement: You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four (4) competencies listed below. The experience must be IT related and may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification) as appropriate. 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. To meet this requirement you must demonstrate proficiency in each of the four competencies listed above as follows: GS-15: Expert - You are known as an expert in this area. You can provide guidance, troubleshoot and answer questions related to this area of expertise and the IT field where each of the competencies are used. Focus is strategic; You have demonstrated consistent excellence in applying these competencies across multiple projects and/or organizations; You are considered the "go to" person in this area within your company and/or outside entities; You create new applications for and/or lead the development of reference and resource materials for these competencies; You are able to diagram or explain the relevant process elements and issues in relation to organizational issues and trends in sufficient detail during discussions and presentations, to foster a greater understanding among internal and external colleagues and constituents. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate's resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-14) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1) establishing IT strategies, objectives, and performance standards in alignment with Agency financial targets and strategic direction.; 2) developing plans and strategies to modify the IT infrastructure to support short and long range agency goals; 3) advising on and recommending changes to business operations and support processes, procedures, and systems as needed to improve current and new configurations; 4) planning and communicating workload priorities to establish short and long term organizational goals. "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. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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