OPM has released draft qualifications standards for the IT management series, 2210, covering two-grade interval administrative positions that manage, supervise, lead, administer, develop, deliver, and support IT systems and services.
According to OPM, the series covers only those positions for which the paramount requirement is knowledge of IT principles, concepts, and methods such as data storage, software applications, and networking.
Individuals may qualify for positions through education or competency experience. All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.
Qualifying education includes a degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or a degree that included coursework that required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks and provided knowledge equivalent to a major in the fields identified above.
For example, a masters or equivalent degree, or two full years of post-graduate work is required for the GS-9 series, while a doctoral degree or equivalent is required for the GS-11 series. GS-12 or above requires a combination of education and experience.
Evidence of a competency may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate, OPM said.
Examples of paid or unpaid experience that may be qualifying include experience gained through school, volunteer activities, military service, paid employment, hobbies, or professional, charitable, religious, community, social, or other organizations.