Supervisory IT Specialist (Director of Operations)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for federal employees

Important Details

• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 pm (Tour of duty may be subject to change based on organizational needs)
• Compressed/Flexible: As determined by the Agency Policy
• Telework: Adhoc telework may be authorized at management discretion. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process
• Position Description/PD#: PD16828A
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
• Physical Demands: The work is sedentary. Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel and to attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site
• Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical computer operations environment. Rooms are well-lighted, air-conditioned office spaces with moderate noise from common office equipment. Computer equipment on the operations floor involves the use of high voltage electricity
• Application deadline: 10/26/2026, 11:59 PM (ET)
• Locations: Albany, NY; Arlington, TX; Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Baltimore, MD; Bedford, MA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; Eatontown, NJ; Hines, IL; Houston, TX; Little Rock, AR; Long Beach, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Martinsburg, WV; Miami, FL; Minneapolis, MN; Nashville, TN; Oakland, CA; Orlando, FL; Philadelphia, PA; Pheonix, AZ; Pittsburgh, PA; Salt Lake City, UT; San Antonio, TX; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; Shepherdstown, WV; St. Louis, MO; St. Petersburg, FL; Tampa, FL; Washington, DC
• Travel Required: 25% or less
• Supervisory status: Yes
• Position sensitivity and risk: High Risk (HR)
• Background check type: Suitability/Fitness

Application Process

• Complete the initial online application, including the initial online questionnaire and submission of required documentation
• Click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents
• Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation
• Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date, 10/26/2026
• If required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application via the application submission screen and email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline
• Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials
• Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended
• Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link
• Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment
• To view the announcement status or your application status, visit your application status page on USAJOBS
• If you believe you have a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a Reasonable Accommodation (RA) in your online application
• Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments
• If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision
• You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement
• To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes a Resume
• All required documents must be uploaded at the time you submit your application. The system supports only one submission. Applicants will not be able to edit their application or upload additional documents once it has been submitted
• Applications that are incomplete, including those missing required documentation, will not be considered
• Other accepted documents include: Cover Letter, DD-214/ Statement of Service, Diploma/ GED, Disability Letter (Schedule A), Disability Letter (VA), License, Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs), OF-306, Other (1), PCS Orders, Performance Appraisal, Professional Certification, Proof of Enrollment, Proof of Marriage Status, Reasonable Accommodation Documentation, Separation Notice (RIF), SF-15, SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action, Supplemental Application, Transcript, Writing Sample
• Qualified veterans will be given full consideration for this position
• Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email
• After application packages are received and the vacancy announcement closes, applications will be reviewed to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met
• After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued, and applicants will be notified of their status by email
• Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview
• All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made
• If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview
• Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified
• The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate

About the Company

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. The Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.

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