Summary For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/ This vacancy is open to current Federal employees in permanent competitive service positions (status candidates) in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut, plus well-qualified surplus and displaced DOJ employees (CTAP) in the local commuting area. Internal Employees Only. Responsibilities If selected for this position, the Systems Manager is responsible for independently planning, designing, executing, and supervising Information Technology (IT) programs, projects, and work involving a variety of IT specialty areas which support the information management needs of the District. Typical work assignments may include, but are not limited to: Supervision: Planning, organizing, assigning, directing, scheduling and evaluating the work of all employees in the unit; Designing, documenting, developing, testing, installing and implementing new applications software; Planning and designing new and improved information systems to meet the needs of customer requirements; Performing oversight of a wide range of information technology support tasks associated with day-to-day operation of the U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) IT systems to meet USAO information needs utilizing network hardware and software capabilities; Maintaining district-wide responsibility for testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, maintenance and management of networked systems used for the transmission of information in data, voice and/or video format; Ensuring IT systems availability, functionality, integrity, and efficiency; Ensuring the confidentiality and security of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies and procedures. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Basic Requirement: Information Technology (IT) related experience, obtained through paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, demonstrating each of the following competences: 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 until provides, 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 respond appropriately. Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. AND To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, you must meet basic qualifications by demonstrating at least (1) one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector. Specialized experience is performing duties such as using information technology concepts, methods, standards and practices to evaluate and resolve hardware and software problems; planning and improving information systems to meet the needs of customer requirements; planning and scheduling the installation of new or modified hardware, operating systems and applications software; monitoring functionality, security and integrity of internet services; assessing IT policy needs; establishing metrics to measure, and evaluate system performance; troubleshooting end user computer hardware and software issues; maintaining systems accounts with various enterprise software programs; providing for customer training including orientation of new users; maintenance of server and LAN/WAN activities; maintenance and troubleshooting of network problems in various office locations. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Education This position does not have an education requirement. Additional Information Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized. The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. EEO Statement: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. Political Appointees (Current or Former): The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
