Summary The Office of Inspector General is an independent office within the EPA that helps the agency protect the environment in a more efficient & cost effective manner. We perform audits, evaluations, & investigations of the EPA to promote economy, efficiency, and to prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse. We strive to provide solutions to problems that ultimately result in making America a cleaner and healthier place. This is not a remote position. Responsibilities The Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides the OIG with a wide range of products and services in the areas of application development, infrastructure services, technical support, web development and information security. OIT oversees and manages both the IT security and records management programs. Additionally, OIT performs all information management functions, including but not limited to overseeing information technology purchases and acquisitions. Responsibilities The ideal candidate will perform the following duties: Managing and maintaining Hyper Converged Storage, cloud planning, performing /network/software installation, testing modifications; Administering, maintaining and developing on-premise and cloud-based systems; Researching, evaluating and providing feedback on problematic trends; leads the development of tracking and resolution of on-premise and cloud-based infrastructure issues; Planning, and implementing complex IT projects in all aspects of the system development life cycle; Serves as a senior consultant to EPA OIG management officials and staff at Headquarters and regional offices to provide expert technical advice and guidance; and You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen. Background Investigation Required. This is a Public Trust Position. Employment in this position requires a background investigation. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed or undisclosed background issues, the tentative employment offer may be withdrawn. If you are a male 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. Selectees will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF-306), prior to appointment and the appropriate background investigation forms to determine suitability for Federal employment. False statements or responses on these forms can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service. The selectee will be required to complete a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the I-9 Form. We will compare information provided on the I-9 Form to records available from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The system confirms employee’s identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Learn more about e-verify, including your rights and responsibilities. Upon appointment, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450. You will need to provide the information annually. Depending on your status, this position may require serving a 1-year supervisory probationary period. You must meet time in grade requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Qualifications All applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: You may qualify for the GS-14 grade level, if you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level performing the following duties: 1) Knowledge of IT policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of network and on-premise/cloud infrastructure management services sufficient to designing, developing, evaluating and providing recommendations on new technologies and architectures; 2) Identifies and diagnose IT issues and perform corrective and/or preventive actions for resolution; 3) Develops systems management plans, standard operating procedures, and other documentation to optimize the functionality of systems, networks, and/or data; 4) Organizes and direct the activities of an organization, ensuring that the advice and assistance provided complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs; 5) Interrelationships among multiple IT disciplines sufficient to manage projects that have a significant impact on the delivery of agency-wide network and on-premise/cloud infrastructure management services; and 6) Communicates with individuals at all levels of the organization to explain technical policies, regulations, and processes. Evidence of the above specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience or based on job titles alone. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Applicants must meet the qualifications for this position within thirty (30) days of the closing date of this announcement. In addition to the above specialized experience, applicants must also meet the IT-Related proficiency level for all four of the competencies listed below: Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service: Ability to coordinate cyber operations with other organization functions or support activities. Oral communication: Ability to communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal means. Problem Solving: Ability to interpret and understand complex and rapidly evolving concepts; ability to think critically. Evidence of the above specialized experience and IT-related proficiency must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience Education This position does not have a mandatory education requirement. Additional Information EPA OIG provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed in this vacancy announcement. Payment of relocation expenses is NOT authorized. All the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application, by checking reference and through other means, such as the interview process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.