Supervisory IT Specialist (Plcypln)

You will serve as a Supervisory IT Specialist (PLCYPLN) in the Information Technology Department (N6) of the Fleet Weather Center NAVAVNFCSTCEN.

Duties

• You will ensure sound position management and position classification principles and practices are applied when assigning work, structuring and staffing positions, and reorganizing or assuming new responsibilities.
• You will develop performance standards for subordinates and assure equity of performance standards and rating techniques developed by subordinates evaluating supervisors, make selections for subordinate supervisory and non-supervisory positions.
• You will manage, develop, coordinate, implement and maintain a comprehensive Information Technology (IT) program encompassing various areas including automation, telecommunications, Satellite Infrastructure, Program of Record systems, etc.
• You will ensure IT Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) are developed, tested, and remain current and effective while ensuring results are forwarded to Operations and Command leadership.
• You will chair the IT Configuration Control Board (CCB) to enable command mission success through strategic development and implementation of complex IT solutions and services.
• You will provide briefings, information papers, presentations and proposals to the Commanding Officer and at times, Flag/SES level, on significant developments and plans for IT issues and modernization.
• You will take corrective action on all unsatisfactory system spot checks and ensure all material deficiencies are promptly reported and ensure configuration management database accurately reflects the required changes.
• You will monitor the performance of IT programs and projects, evaluate their performance based on applicable performance measurements, and advise the Technical Director on whether to continue, modify, or terminate an IT program or project.
• You will develop departmental policy and procedures for the implementation of guidance from higher authority and provide advantages and disadvantages of different approaches.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level.
• This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required.
• You will be subject to random testing.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code IT Specialist (PLCYPLN), proficiency level ADVANCED.
• This is a Mission Essential position.

Qualifications

• Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-12) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
• Personnel Management: Experience exercising leadership, including developing performance standards, evaluating civilian/military personnel, and managing a multi-tiered workforce through subordinates.
• IT Governance & Configuration Control: Experience in chairing or serving as a key voting member on an IT Configuration Control Board (CCB) or similar IT governance body.
• Enterprise Systems Administration: Experience managing and integrating complex enterprise IT environments, specifically involving virtualized desktop infrastructure (VDI), Microsoft Exchange, and host-based security systems (HBSS).
• Service Level Agreements (SLAs): Experience developing and executing Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Operating Level Agreements (OLAs) to manage customer expectations and support package delivery.
• Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4): Experience in and possess strategic knowledge of military/government C4 planning, IT modernization protocols, and cybersecurity frameworks.

Additional information

• This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
• Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
• A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements.
• During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area.
• Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
• Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ).

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.