Job Summary

This vacancy is to fill a Supervisory Information Technology Specialist within the Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Office of the Chief Information Officer (ITA/OCIO). This position services as the Chief Technology Officer. If interested in this career opportunity, you are encouraged to apply!

Job Description

Basic Experience Requirement - Applicants must meet the basic qualification requirements for the Information Technology Management Series, 2210, as prescribed by OPM. Qualification is based on demonstrating the required proficiency levels in the OPM-established 2210 competencies. For the GS-15, the required competencies are: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Information Management, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Problem Solving, Teamwork and Technical Competence Specialized Experience Requirement - To qualify at the GS-15 level, you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Leading enterprise-level information technology strategy, architecture, modernization, or technology investment initiatives; Managing major IT programs, portfolios, or cybersecurity and risk-management activities; and Providing senior-level leadership and advice on complex IT matters, i.e., technology investments, organizational priorities, emerging technologies, cybersecurity, or IT operations, with responsibility for achieving organizational or mission objectives. Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Occupational-Series Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious; spiritual; community, student, social). 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.