IT Specialist (AI)

US Environmental Protection Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking a senior IT leader for the Office of the Chief Information Officer, IT Engagement and Strategy Division, Enterprise Design Section.

This is an office-centered role requiring regular duty station reporting to one of EPA's duty stations, with location to be determined after selection. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams in developing and implementing AI architectures, establish governance and risk practices, and ensure AI

Qualifications

• Equivalent of 1 year full-time specialized experience at GS-14 level in leading cross-functional technical teams in AI architectures, standards and roadmaps.
• Establishing and managing AI governance and risk management practices.
• Aligning AI solutions with enterprise data, cybersecurity, and modernization strategies.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Decision Making

Information Management

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Technical Competence

Job description

This position is in the Office of Finance and Administration, Office of the Chief Information Officer, IT Engagement and Strategy Division, Enterprise Design Section. About this organization: OFA

This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected). You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

To qualify for the GS-15 level, you must meet the minimum proficiency level for each of the following required competencies:

• Attention to Detail (Level 4 - Advanced)
• Customer Service (Level 4 - Advanced)
• Decision Making (Level 3 - Intermediate)
• Information Management (Level 4 - Advanced)
• Interpersonal Skills (Level 4 - Advanced)
• Oral Communication (Level 3 - Intermediate)
• Problem Solving (Level 4 - Advanced)
• Teamwork (Level 4 - Advanced)
• Technical Competence (Level 4 - Advanced)

In addition, you must have the equivalent of 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level defined as leading cross functional technical teams in the development and implementation of AI architectures, standards, and technical roadmaps; establishing and managing AI governance and risk management practices; and aligning AI solutions with enterprise data, cybersecurity, and modernization strategies.

You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully:

• Strategic Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Risk Management
• Creativity and Innovation
• Technology Management
• Information Technology Architecture*
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Data Literacy and Analysis*
• Technical Competence*

*You will be evaluated on these critical competencies.

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.

*If you have part-time work experience, read this: Part-Time Experience.