Deputy Director, Office of Digital Services and Technical Architecture

2 weeks ago


Washington DC, United States USAJobs Full time
Duties

This position is located in the Office of Digital Services and Technical Architecture (ODSTA), in the Office of Mission Support (OMS). ODSTA plans and manages the architecture and future directions of EPA's information technology infrastructure and identifies new technologies and technology support capabilities in response to Agency requirements. ODSTA also leads and develops Agency-wide information technology (IT) strategies and roadmaps and partners on effective implementation and governance. The office follows business processes from technology and data design through the software lifecycle to investment, understanding customer needs, and reviewing investments made in platforms and services for effectiveness and suitability. Likewise, the office serves as an agent for innovation and collaboration to connect the dots and bridge gaps between business needs, data, tools, and technologies.

This position will serve as both the ODSTA Deputy Office Director and the Agency's Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO). As CAIO this position has primary responsibility for subject matter expertise, agency wide leadership, and governance of EPA's artificial intelligence (AI) Program. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating the Agency's use of AI to promote safe and responsible AI innovation, managing risks, and promoting the ethical use of trustworthy AI at EPA. As Deputy Office Director for ODSTA, this position will serve as the alter ego of the Office Director to share fully in the overall planning, programming, development, and implementation of policies, management control of technical, and administrative aspects within ODSTA. The responsibilities will also include serving as the Agency lead for programs and functions with strategic planning, program oversight, and implementation for EPA IT and information management (IM) technical architectures, capital investment planning, policy, and governance. Specific duties of the position include:
Serving as the Agency lead for policy, strategic planning, program oversight and implementation for EPA information technologies, agency-wide capital planning and control for IT investments, agency-wide implementation of the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA), and Agency-wide data management. Assisting the OMS Assistant Administrator, Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator, Chief Information Officer, and the ODSTA Office Director in the review of the programs and activities related to the policy, management, and implementation of information technology infrastructure. Establishing overall operating policies, priorities, and procedures, long-range plans, allocation of resources within broad budgetary limitations, and coordinating and reviewing program operations for the office. Developing working relationships with officials concerned with EPA and other governmental information collection programs and activities, including key officials from Congress, other Federal agencies, State and local governments, public interest organizations, and private industry. Integrating assigned programs with those of other organizations both internal and external to OMS. Supervising a large staff of employees organized into units headed by subordinate managers and supervisors.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. citizen. You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section. Pre-employment drug testing is required and random testing thereafter.

If you are selected, you must complete a 1-year SES probationary period, if not previously completed.

The Ethics in Government Act, P.L. 95-521, requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a financial disclosure statement, OGE-278, prior to assuming the SES position, annually, and upon termination of employment.

This position is designated as High Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date.

You will be required to obtain and maintain a top-secret security clearance.

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Qualifications

The work of this position is classified in the Information Technology Management, 2210 series. Applicants must have experience managing, supervising, leading, administering, developing, delivering, and/or supporting information technology systems and services.

All applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform in this role. Typically this experience can be found in work within this field or a field that is closely related.

As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service, applicants must also provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications listed below.

A. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) - Mandatory for competitive applicants - Failure to address these factors individually within a limit of ten (10) pages total will result in your application being disqualified, unless you are a noncompetitive eligible applicant.

ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE. Involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE. Involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN. Involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN. Involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS. 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.

Your responses should be clear and concise and show a level of accomplishment and a degree of responsibility. Leadership competencies for each ECQ can be found in OPM's Guide to SES Qualifications .

B. Technical Qualifications (TQs) - Mandatory for all applicants - Failure to address these factors individually within a limit of two (2) pages per factor will result in your application being disqualified.

TQ 1 - Demonstrated experience managing projects, including leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets and timelines, and developing project plans to ensure the successful delivery of technology solutions.

TQ 2 - Demonstrated experience analyzing and/or leading agency programs, IT systems, methodologies and policies specifically related to artificial intelligence, data management and technology architecture.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by EPA. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting to work in this position will be your responsibility.

Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.

EPA participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. For additional information: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures .

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at EPA. Our excellence can only be fully realized by staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates are committed to advancing equity and inclusion in the Agency's workplace and mission. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. At EPA, diversity is a vital element in bringing a balance of perspectives to bear on every challenge we face. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce because we know that the individual strengths and abilities of our employees make us a stronger organization. The more inclusive our employee base is, the greater the variety of ideas that are generated, and the more representative we are of the nation we serve. To learn more about how EPA values and supports our diverse workforce, visit Equal Opportunity Employment at EPA .



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