SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)

Summary

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) in the EXPD SURV & TACTICAL SYS of NAVWARSYSCEN PACIFIC SAN DIEGO CA.

Duties

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• You will provide leadership, management and supervision to approximately 20 people and is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Expeditionary Surveillance and Tactical Systems Branch
• You will have knowledge of torpedo management systems and automated imaging and radar systems.
• You will have experience in the design, development, acquisition and integration of various integrated sensors used for U.S. Navy and foreign navy
  
  torpedo management systems and U.S. Army harbor management sensor systems.
• You will apply knowledge and experience in scientific principles, and project management in the subject matter or functional area for the resolution of problems, development of approaches and settlement of conflicting assignments.
• You will lead the technical effort of the Branch, including planning, assigning, and directing tasks; setting employees' performance expectations, evaluating employees' contribution for performance purposes; approving leave etc.
• You will provide administrative support for activities such as fiscal operations, procurement, and personnel management. In addition, approximately 75% of the selectee's work will be personally performed technical work.
• You will advise, administer, supervise and support Information Technology (IT) systems and provide IT expertise in a lead role on various technical projects within the Division, including equipment design, functionality, maintenance etc.
• You will manage the implementation of security, and policy management of the RAID Division.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• 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. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current Federal employees applying for STRL jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and stated in your resume.
• 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. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.

Qualifications

I have one year of information technology related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined:

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: The selectee must have knowledge of torpedo management systems and automated imaging and radar systems. Must have experience in the design, development, acquisition and integration of various integrated sensors used for U.S. Navy and foreign navy torpedo management systems and U.S. Army harbor management sensor systems.

2. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Under guidance of the Division Head, the supervisors' primary responsibilities are leading the technical effort of the Branch, including planning, assigning, and directing tasks; setting employees' performance expectations, evaluating employees' contribution for performance purposes; approving leave; recommending discipline; recommending awards and promotions; establishing training plans; providing technical and career guidance; and resolving work problems.

3. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Selectee will act as an independent evaluator as required to oversee and test potential IT solutions to various project needs. Will manage the implementation of security, and policy management of the RAID Division. Provide training to IT staff, infrastructure design, and maintenance of technology devices utilized by the Division.

4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Selectee will advise, administer, supervise and support Information Technology (IT) systems and provide IT expertise in a lead role on various technical projects within the Division, including equipment design, functionality, maintenance, and software upgrade planning and implementation.

In addition to my experience demonstrating the four competencies above, I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11 or pay band NM-03 in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector Supports process improvement activities; or assists with collection and analyzing metrics for use in the management and direction of programs; or assists with analyzing and evaluating proposed changes in policy and procedures and communicate impact and contingencies.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: ;br>
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is in the Science & Technology Reinvention Laboratory (STRL) Human Resource Management System pay band for Department of Defense laboratories.

The pay schedule for all Supervisor Positions will be NM-2/3/4/5/6.

This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code SUPERVISOR, proficiency level advanced the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.

This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.

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, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

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. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

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. Policy information may be found at: ;br>
PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: ;br>
Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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