Suprvsry IT Spec (OS/Sysadmin)
MSCCN - Hines, IL
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Summary The incumbent serves as a section supervisor within Infrastructure Operations (IO), Operations Control and Consolidated Mobile Outpatient Pharmacy (CO/CMOP). Serves as an advisor to the Program Manager for planning all facets VBA IT Support. They pan, direct and coordinate work of a group of highly technical and skilled information technology specialists who provide support for hardware and software installations, applicant control and configuration and maintenance of VA automated applications. Responsibilities Your application will expire in 3 months from the day of submission. If you are still interested in the position after the 3 month period, you will need to re-apply to this vacancy announcement. This position is primarily aligned to the following NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework work roles: 801- Program Management For more information about these work roles, where they fit within the larger Cyber Workforce, and how they can support your unique career journey, please visit the Cyber Career Pathways tool on the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies website: The incumbent directs a staff of highly technically skilled IT Specialists and manages their activities involving planning, installing, and managing the VA enterprise systems in support of IO architecture, security, and business needs. Manages broad range of systems, analysis, coordination, problem research, problem resolution , control activities in a mainframe and open system environment. Responsible for the coordination of all functions of the shift, including the planning, direction, evaluation, control and operation of all electronic batch jobs, file transfers, monitoring and production output executed on host systems, Open/Automated Systems) used to deliver benefits. Establishes and maintains a close working relationship with management officials in various VA services and staff offices to keep abreast of the VA' s information systems needs and ensure the organization functions to provide effective services. Assures that Department and Information Resource Management (IRM) guidelines for EEO, employee development programs, affirmative action, merit promotion, and negotiated agreements, etc., are followed. Develops internal procedures to insure that employees are informed of all aspects of personnel programs; interviews candidates and makes selections. Evaluates the performance of employees, ensuring performance appraisal distinctions are made between different levels of achievement; initiates disciplinary actions; promotes challenges and innovative thinking and techniques and oversees employee EEO matters. Maintains control of Project Management and Resources related to section. Controls activities that include change orders for maintenance and testing initiatives. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Suprvsry IT Spec (OS/Sysadmin)/PD19343A Duty Location Status: Hines, IL Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel and to attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Bargaining/Non-Bargaining: 'This is non-bargaining position. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/04/2024. You may qualify based on your experience as described below. Specific Specialized experience includes applying IT concepts, principles, and practices to plan and carryout difficult and complex assignments; developing new methods, approaches, and procedures to plan and execute electronic batch jobs and file transfers using Job Control Language (JCL); modifying specific jobs that run on mainframe and open system software (CA7, Control M); serving as a subject matter expert in IT project management to include developing plans and schedules, estimating resource requirements, defining milestones and deliverables, monitor activities, and/or evaluating and reporting accomplishments; leading, planning and/or managing the work of IT teams and projects. 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information. VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. The following will be communicated to applicants for VA employment in a testing designated position and will also be included in all VA vacancy announcements for such positions: All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drugs use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Created: 2024-10-02