Duties
As a Chief Information Officer, You Will
- Serve as the Deputy to the Assistant Inspector General for Operations, as the principal advisor to the Inspector General on matters pertaining to Information Technology and Information Security.
- Be responsible for enabling efficient and effective communications and information sharing.
- Assist with the management of all aspects of information technology strategic planning and evaluating core computing functions for management by HUD, government partners or private sector vendors. Duties involve planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and evaluating the full range of Division functions.
- Assist with the coordination of services among division Directors to ensure effectiveness of purpose and efficient use of resources.
- Conduct reviews for compliance founded on awareness of existing regulations and best practices. Manage IT procurement and federal contracting processes and procedures, including evaluation, selection, acquisition, and installation of IT hardware and software.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service . One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.
Key Requirements:
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- Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to E.O. 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
Qualifications
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Guidance on Addressing the ECQs and MTQs: Use your overall set of professional and volunteer experiences, education and training, accomplishments, awards and potential in describing your ECQs and MTQs. Be clear and concise, using examples that demonstrate the scope and quality of your experiences, accomplishments, and/or potential relevant to each ECQ and MTQ.
THE NARRATIVE STATEMENT MUST ADDRESS EACH ECQ AND MTQ SEPARATELY AND IDENTIFY WHICH ECQ OR MTQ IS BEING ADDRESSED (e.g. ECQ 1, MTQ 1, MTQ 2, etc.).
IMPORTANT: Structure your ECQ statements in terms of actions you have taken, the context or environment in which the action was taken and the outcome or results of those actions (Challenge - Context - Action - Result (C-C-A-R) Model).
For further information and tips on writing effective narrative statements, see OPM's publication 'A Guide to SES Qualifications' available on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website at: www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp.
Please be advised that the individual selected for this position will likely require certification by a Qualifications Review Board conducted by OPM, prior to receiving the SES appointment.
Each of the following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation.
The essay competencies address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Your responses are required for each of these ECQs, unless you have had your ECQs previously certified by an Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Review Board (QRB) for the Senior Executive Service (SES). If you are already certified by OPM's QRB, submit proof such as a copy of the certification or an SF-50 showing SES Career Status. If you need to submit additional information please upload the information into the correct category.
ECQ 1: LEADING CHANGE - This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals.
ECQ 2: LEADING PEOPLE - This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals.
ECQ 3: RESULTS DRIVEN - This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations.
ECQ 4: BUSINESS ACUMEN - This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5: BUILDING COALITIONS - This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
Education
- Each of the following essay competencies address the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). Your responses are required for each of these MTQs.***
MTQ 1. Experience establishing enterprise architecture information technology systems Please include in-depth knowledge and thorough comprehension of enterprise architecture that ensures systems interoperability; effective utilization of equipment and resources; state of the art technology and equipment processes such as cloud services, ensures effective information security, internal controls, and privacy controls.
MTQ 2. Experience with providing continuous IT services to system users Please include demonstrated experience assembling and directing an IT organization that provides quality continuous services to its users , both on-site and through remote access. Experience providing enhanced access to government information and services in a manner that is consistent with laws regarding protection of personal privacy, national security records retention, access for person with disabilities, E-Government Act, and other relevant laws. Experience with the development of agency corporate web-sites. Experience in the development and/or modification of IT systems during periods of building and modernization.
MTQ 3. Knowledge and experience with Federal acquisition regulations and contract management Please include experience in preparing statements of work and developing criteria for evaluating bids. Experience in preparing cost-benefit analysis for justification in the use of contract personnel. Experience in directing and monitoring contractor performance. Experience with effective vendor communication and establishing system accountability standards.
MTQ 4. Experience managing technical and administrative matters in a Federal agency or organizational entity Please include experience managing technical staff, including developing and maintaining skills of the workforce, addressing performance shortfalls, resolving conflicts and poor morale, or other organizational climate issues. Experience in recruiting and retention of shortage category human resources, such as in the information technology sector. Experience in dealing with labor-management relations issues. Experience in the development and issuance of IT policy and procedures. Experience developing and justifying a budget for IT resources.
Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating proficiency in each of the four competencies listed below.
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 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.
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.
Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Additional Information
Other Information:
- This position has been designated as a Career Reserved position and will be filled on a career basis. Office of Personnel Management approval and a probationary period will be required for any applicant who does not have Senior Executive Service (SES) career status.
- OPM Certification: An initial appointment to an SES position is contingent on approval from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board unless the selectee has successfully completed an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program.
- Veterans' Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.
- Executive Branch agencies are prohibited by law from accepting or considering political recommendations and are required to return any political recommendations to the sender.
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
- If you are retired from the Federal Government and are selected for this vacancy, your retirement annuity may be offset from your pay.
- The HUD OIG has contracted with the Treasury's Bureau of Fiscal Service (BFS) to provide certain personnel services to its organization. BFS's responsibilities include advertising the vacancies, accepting and handling applications, and extending job offers.
- We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
- This is a non-bargaining unit position.
- Relocation expenses are NOT authorized.
- We offer opportunities for telework.
- We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed) in the Senior Executive Service (SES) under career status.
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
- File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
- Successfully complete a background investigation.
- Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9 http:www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-9.pdf). Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
- Have and maintain a reputation of integrity, reliability, trustworthiness, impartiality, and good judgment.
- Background Investigation will be required.
- Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
- Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
- Be willing to travel.
- Must adhere to agency health requirements, including, but not limited to: (1) must report Covid-19 vaccination status when requested; and (2) must comply with agency's Covid-19 testing and vaccination requirements, if any, or qualify for and receive a valid exemption.
