INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

*RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION* As the Information Technology Specialist, you will be responsible for a wide range of functions to support the use of information technology in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). Ensures that OIG complies with all legislative and regulatory requirements governing the use and development of Information technology (IT) within the OIG. You will perform a wide range of activities including preparing an IT budget, procuring hardware and software, planning, implementing and administering OIG IT systems, serving as the primary liaison for the OIG on all IT issues, and providing expert IT advice to OIG's management and staff. In addition, you will: Independently administer the IT program for the OIG in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, staying updated on IT policies, directives, and guidance from the NRC. Manage the full systems development life cycle for OIG information systems, analyze end-user requirements and validates system functional requirements. Also, review existing systems for suitability and cost-effectiveness, making improvement recommendations. Develop Statements of Work for systems design and implementation. Prepare documentation for compliance with legislation and regulations, develop cost/benefit analyses, system design specifications, and codes. Implement pilot programs and test new systems. Write small programs in support of OIG's programs. Perform system administration and maintenance activities. Provide expert advice on performance measures and statistical data calculation. Develop the IT budget, monitors expenditure, and procures hardware/software. Maintain knowledge of technology trends and provides expert advice to management and staff. Serve as the primary liaison for IT issues within the OIG and agency and coordinate with security personnel and contractors to implement and monitor computer security controls. Perform ongoing systems administration functions, identify vulnerabilities and assesses network performance for security problems. Also, evaluate IT security events and takes corrective actions.

You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. Successful completion of a background investigation resulting in a "Q" clearance is required, as well as the ability to maintain the "Q" clearance. This position is covered and subject to prohibited securities rules. This position requires the annual completion and filing of the "Confidential Financial Disclosure Report" (OGE-450). This is a drug tested position. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Education requirements for the Information Technology 2210 series is accessible through the following url: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ Submission of a transcript or equivalent documentation is necessary for roles with an education requirement or if qualification is based on education or a combination of education and experience. If selected, an unofficial transcript will be required. Degrees must generally be from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. All education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation here: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred. Special instructions for candidates with foreign education: Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in U.S. education programs. You must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. credential evaluation service to interpret equivalency of your education against courses given in U.S. accredited colleges and universities. For further information visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

We strongly encourage you to complete your USAJOBS profile before you submit your application for this position. OPM guidance requires a résumé of no more than two (2) pages. USAJOBS will not accept longer résumés, and applicants exceeding this limit will not be considered. Please read the entire announcement. Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this position. Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated. Requests for extensions WILL NOT be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Human Resources Specialist during business hours BEFORE the closing date of the announcement and speak to someone who can provide assistance for your online submission. You must answer any job specific vacancy questions. You will be rated based on your responses to any vacancy questions and especially the information provided in your resume. Breadth, recency, and length of experience in the field; training, awards, and commendations; past and current performance; and community or outside professional activities will be considered to determine your level of knowledge, skill or ability for this position. Abbreviated responses to the vacancy questions, such as “significant experience” or “see resume” do not provide enough information and should not be used. You will not be considered for this position if you leave any of the vacancy questions unanswered. To begin the application process, select the "Apply On-line" button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process. You may preview questions for this vacancy.

The NRC is a zero-tolerance agency with respect to illegal drug use. Individuals selected for this position will be subject to pre-appointment drug testing unless currently in a NRC position subject to random drug testing AND will be subject to random drug testing upon appointment to the NRC. How You will be Evaluated: When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to any vacancy questions to determine your level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements. If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager.

We strongly encourage you to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position. Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this position. Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated. Requests for extensions WILL NOT be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Human Resources Specialist during business hours BEFORE the closing date of the announcement and speak to someone who can provide assistance for your online submission. To begin the application process, select the "Apply On-line" button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.

List of supplemental material that may be applicable: PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL – (Required from all current federal employees)– Applicants must submit a complete performance appraisal that includes ratings, critical elements and management narratives. Ideally the appraisal should be dated within the last 15 months. Appraisals are required from all federal, and/or quasi-federal applicants. If a PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL is not available, you must submit a separate statement with the reason why your appraisal is not available and personnel point of contact so we can verify your appraisal status. NOTE: An SF-50 IS NOT acceptable as a performance appraisal. Notice of Personnel Action SF-50- (Required from all current/former federal employees) - If you are a current/reinstatement eligible Federal employee with status (Tenure Group 1 or 2), you will be considered under our merit promotion procedures and must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive status or reinstatement eligibility. The SF-50 must show your tenure, grade, step, position title, and series. While only the most current is required, you may upload multiple in order to show information that may be pertinent to your application. UNOFFICIAL COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPT(S) - All education submitted is subject to verification. If you are applying for a position that requires a college degree, you must submit your College Transcripts. Failure to provide this information will result in your application not being considered upon the closing date of the announcement. NOTE: Failure to submit the requested documentation by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application package not being considered further for the position. All supplemental documents will now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have 3 choices for submitting your supplemental documents: Use the "USAJOBS" feature to download documents from your USAJOBS portfolio; or use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded: .gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc; or If you are submitting documents over 3 megabytes, use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax the documentation to 1-571-258-4052.