Career Opportunities
U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Office of Inspector General
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: Information Technology Specialist GS-2210-11/11
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 08-18PG
Opening Date: Thursday, May 15, 2008
CLOSING DATE: Thursday, May 29, 2008
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
58,206.00 - 75,669.00 USD per year
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-time Permanent
LOCATION: few vacancies - Washington, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be accepted from US
Citizens, from current and former competitive service Federal employees,
and people eligible under special hiring authorities.
JOB SUMMARY:
This position serves as a Information Technology Specialist in the Information
Technology and Special Audits Division (ITSA), Office of Audit (IG/A), Office of
the Inspector General (OIG), with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
IG/A/ITSA provides auditing functions under the technical direction of an Assistant
Director in auditing USAID, U.S. African Development Foundation (ADF), Inter American
Foundation (IAF) and Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) information technology
and systems programs and operations.
RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
Major Duties:
At the full performance level, the incumbent will carry out the full range of
electronic data processing (EDP) support functions in the USAID auditing functions
under the technical direction of an Assistant Director, in auditing USAID information
technology and systems programs and operations.
Performs a variety of high-level special EDP audit assignments involving national
policy and performance matters of USAID.
Develops, writes and reviews all types of EDP audit products for top management
and Congressional distribution which include audit guides and programs, audit findings
and reports, special reports, and high level briefing documents.
Provides liaison with other agency personnel: Government Accountability Office (GAO);
Office of Management and Budget (OMB); etc. and professional organizations in various EDP
audit matters for the Office.
QUALIFICATIONS:
APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE OFFICE OF
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT'S OPERATING MANUAL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS FOR GENERAL
SCHEDULE POSITIONS
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this
job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to
successfully perform.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
For the GS-11: One (1) year equivalent to at least
the GS-09 level in the Federal government. Examples of qualifying experience include
retrieving and analyzing data and developing databases or spreadsheet files, designing
and preparing reports of the retrieved information; prepare clear and concise
manuals/instructions on how programs are utilized.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can
be appointed into this position.
In order to qualify for this position, you must possess a Top Secret security clearance.
You must meet time-in-grade restrictions by the closing date of this annoucement.
You will be required to make occasional travel.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
Subject matter experts evaluate qualified applicants based on the extent to which
their documented experience and/or education demonstrates possession of the following
knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs). As noted in the 'How to Apply' section of
this announcement, applicants must provide a narrative statement, in addition to the
application or résumé, addressing each of these KSAs separately in order to receive
consideration. When describing your KSAs, please be sure to give examples and explain
how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the
level of the people you interacted with, and the sensitivity of the issues you handled.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
1. Ability to work in a team environment to assist auditors
and/or investigators on technical issues, which may include researching information
technology policies and standards; emerging technology; and concepts and theory of
computer resources. Ability to learn standards and techniques for assisting auditors
and/or investigators.
2. Possess knowledge to retrieve data from information systems
(e.g., spreadsheets and databases), including how to write queries and/or sort data.
Ability to successfully learn and use software tools for analyzing data.
3. Ability to implement innovative technology to improve
operations and understand and utilize software, including-at a minimum- word processing,
database, spreadsheet applications.
4. Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate orally and in
writing, including ability to work in a team, discuss technical issues with customers
and write technical and non-technical documents for laypersons.
Benefits:
The USAID/OIG offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:
Comprehensive health and life insurance
Competitive salaries
Generous retirement programs
Paid holidays, annual and sick leave
Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules
Paid employment related training and education
Subsidized transportation (Metro check)
Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degree, as applicable
Incentives and awards, as appropriate
Telecommuting, as appropriate
Long Term Care Insurance is offered
Flexible Spending Account is offered
Thrift Savings Plan (401 K Plan)
Other Advantages:
We are located in the beautifully designed Ronald Reagan Building (RRB) and International
Trade Center (ITC), which is within walking distance of the White House, the Capitol,
Smithsonian Museums, and much more! The RRB is easily accessible to the Federal Triangle
metro station (blue/orange line), has an on-site fitness center and day care center, a DC
Visitor and Information Center, food court, and underground parking garage.
Other Information:
When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not
obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will
be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need
for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not
received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and
you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
The materials you send with your application will not be returned.
Send only those materials needed to evaluate your application. Please do not place
your application in a notebook or binder.
The U.S. Agency for International Development is a particpant of E-verify. E-verify
provides an automated link to Federal database to help employers determine employment
eligibility of new hires and the validity of their social security numbers.
How To Apply:
Applications must be postmarked by closing the date and received within five (5)
working days of that date. If hand delivered, be sure your application is received by
closing date. It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure that his/her
application is complete. The personnel office will not be responsible for soliciting
additional information from applicants.
1. A resume or OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment,
which can be obtained at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of612.pdf. Applications
must include the following:
Vacancy announcement number; title and grade(s) of the job for which they are applying;
Full name, social security number, day and evening phone numbers, mailing address,
country of citizenship. If applicable, reinstatement eligibility to Federal service
and highest Federal civilian grade ever held on a permanent basis.
Name, city and state of high school and colleges/universities attended with
date(s) of diploma. For college include major and type and date of degree(s).
Job titles, salaries, employer's name and addresses, supervisor's name and
phone number (indicate if we may contact your current and former supervisors),
starting and ending dates, hours per week and any unpaid or non-paid work experience
that relates to this vacancy.
Job-related training courses, special skills, certificates and licenses, honors,
awards and publications.
2. All applicants must submit an OF-306, Declaration for Federal
Employment Form. This form may be downloaded from the OPM website at
www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf.
3. If a particular level of education/certification is required
or you are asking us to qualify you based on education, you must submit a copy of
your college transcript. Credit for college education will be given if it was obtained
through an accredited university.
4. Status candidates and reinstatement eligibles
(current or former government employees) must provide a copy of the last or most
recent SF-50, 'Notice of Personnel Action' which indicates proof of competitive
status (reflecting career, career-conditional or reinstatement eligibility.
5. Candidates eligible for other non-competitive appointments
must present appropriate documentation reflecting their eligibility.
6. All current Federal employees should provide a copy of
their current performance appraisal (must be within 18 months from the closing
date of the announcement).
7. Responses to the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA).
Please provide a narrative statement addressing each KSA separately.
8. If you are a federal employee seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility,
you must submit proof you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and
5 CFR 330-704 for ICTAP. In addition to your application/resume, you must include
a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating and a
copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
You must clearly annotate your application package to reflect that you are applying
as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal
government mail system will not be considered.
Contact Information:
Pamela Gee
Phone: 202-712-4189
Fax: 202-216-3392
Email: recruitmentoig@usaid.gov
Or write:
US Agency for International Development
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.,
Room 8.07A
Washington, DC 20523-8700
US
Fax: 202-216-3392
What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your
qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates
will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible
interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
EEO Policy Statement
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the
basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation,
sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee
organization, or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with
disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation
for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring
agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation
will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Veterans Information
Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were separated under
honorable conditions may be eligible for
veterans' preference. For service beginning after October 15, 1976, the veteran must
have served the required length of time and have a Campaign Badge, Expeditionary Medal,
a service-connected disability, or have served in the Gulf War between August 2, 1990,
and January 2, 1992.
Veterans' Employment Opportunities
Act of 1998 (VEOA)gives veterans access to job vacancies that might otherwise be
closed to them. The law allows eligible veterans to compete for vacancies advertised
under agency's promotion procedures when the agency is seeking applications from outside
of its own workforce.
To claim veterans' preference, veterans should be ready to provide a copy of their DD-214,
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof. Veterans with service
connected disability and others claiming 10 point preference will need to submit
Form SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans'
Preference.
For more specifics on all veterans employment issues such as Veterans preference or special
appointing authorities see the VetGuide.
Legal and Regulatory Guidance
Social Security Number - Your Social Security Number is requested under
the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other
applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your
Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks,
and others who may know you. Failure to provide your Social Security Number on your
application materials, will result in your application not being processed
Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested
here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C.
3302 and 3361.
Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify
the accuracy of the information in your application.
False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your
application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject
to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
Selective Service - If you are a male applicant born after December 31,
1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are
exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
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