This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/448276700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
As Census Bureau fills positions for this series, applicant referral lists will be pulled from this inventory.
This is an open continuous announcement. Qualified applicants will receive consideration as vacancies become available until their eligibility expires (3 months for the date their name is entered on the inventory). For additional information concerning the period of eligibility, please see the "What to Expect Next" section of this announcement.
Relocation payment may be granted on a case by case basis.
Learn more about this agency08/21/2016 to 03/13/2017
$39,175 - $99,296 per year
GS 05 - 09
Many vacancies in the following locations:
Not required
Yes—Relocation expenses may be paid
Multiple Appointment Types
Full-time - Full Time
No
WA1370715-JN(b)
448276700
Selectees will serve as an Information Technology Specialist with a specialization in application software.Duties include developing and testing software programs in a production environment that requires a good working knowledge of the syntax, capabilities and limitations of the programming language and operating system under which it operates. Verifies that software meets custom requirements. Writes and maintains program documentation.Other duties will be assigned.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part of foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found here at http://www.naces.org/members.htm. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
All applicants applying for the GS-05 grade level must meet one of the following requirements:
A. You have (or within 9 months will have) a bachelors or higher degree with a major in: computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management, OR you have a bachelors or higher degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks; OR
B. You have IT-related experience reviewing routine IT data; editing and disseminating written reports; providing standard IT products and services to customers; demonstrating attention to detail when performing work; working with clients and customers to assess needs, provide information or assistance, resolve problems, or satisfy expectations; orally expressing information to individuals or groups effectively; listening to others and responding appropriately; and identifying and evaluating problems and making recommendations to solve them.
Applicants applying for the GS-07 grade level must meet one of the following requirements:
A. You have (or within 9 months will have) a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management --AND-- Superior Academic Achievement (SAA). To meet SAA applicants must meet one of the following conditions: (1)earned grade point average (GPA) of 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on 4 years of education or during the final 2 years; (2)be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision; or (3) have election to membership in a national scholastic honor society. For more information on SAA and specifics, see http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4f OR
B. You have (or within 9 months will have) completed at least one year of graduate education in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; OR
C. You have at least one year of specialized experience: developing and testing software programs or portions of more complex systems using Java, C#, C++, Power Builder, SQL and SAS; reviewing routine IT related data from multiple sources and determining relevant information; editing and disseminating written reports and status updates; providing standard products and services to customers; resolving relatively simple issues; communicating basic ideas or information clearly; listening to others and responding appropriately; logically identifying alternatives when solving routine problems; and gathering and applying information from standard materials or sources. Your work should have been defined by your supervisor or by standard operating procedures, and checked closely for accuracy and adequacy. You should have recognized when deviations from standard procedures were necessary and to recommend appropriate changes.
Applicants applying for the GS-09 grade level must meet one of the following requirements (in addition to the basic requirements for all applicants described above):
A. You have (or within 9 months will have) a masters degree or equivalent graduate degree, or completed two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a masters degree or equivalent graduate degree, in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; OR
B. You have at least one year of specialized experience in: writing software in a production environment that requires a good working knowledge of the syntax, capabilities, and limitations of programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, C++, Power Builder, SQL or SAS), as well as working knowledge of and experience with the operating system under which the software operates; reviewing complex IT related data from multiple sources and determining relevant information; drafting, editing and disseminating written reports and status updates; maintaining relationships with customers with diverse needs; providing technical information about products and services; assessing customers' needs and identifying or tailoring products and/or services to meet them; resolving fairly complex or non-routine issues; explaining complex ideas or information clearly; listening to others and recognizing potential miscommunications; and identifying and solving problems by gathering and applying information from a variety of materials or sources. In your work assignments, you should have used some judgment in selecting specific approaches and, when necessary, made minor changes to adapt the methods to your specific work situations. Your analytical methods and results, and written products were closely reviewed for technical and analytical adequacy.
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 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.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp. CTAP/ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
1. A copy of your specific RIF notice, written notice of your expected separation or other documentation of priority consideration status;
2. A copy of your latest SF-50 - noting current position, grade level, and duty location;
3. A copy of your last performance appraisal including your rating; and
4. Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
The following links provide information on how you may be eligible for these hiring authorities:
*Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
*Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made to verify that minimum qualification requirements are met. After this review is complete, you will receive a notice indicating your eligibility for the grade level(s) to which you applied. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): customer service; problem solving; oral communication; attention to detail; operating systems used for application development; writing, testing, debugging and documenting application software; configuration management; and independent software testing.
Once the hiring agency submits a request to fill a position, you will be placed in one of three pre-defined quality categories. The three categories are:
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documents, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Application of Veterans' Preference: Category rating and selection procedures place those with veterans preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category.
A complete application consists of the following:
*Resume showing
relevant experience; cover letter optional. Your resume
must indicate your citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service
if you are a male born after 12/31/59. Your resume should also list your
education and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment
along with the number of hours worked per week. Your resume will be used
to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s).
*Veterans' Preference documentation. If applicable, please indicate on your resume the type of veterans' preference you are claiming and provide the appropriate supporting documentation (DD-214 OR Armed Forces certification letter specifying discharge or release from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed, VA letter, SF-15 (revised October 2013), etc.) to validate your claim. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please go to: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
*Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation, if applicable. See the Other Information section.
*Education. If this position requires higher education, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. Please refer to http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp for more information.
You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.
If you fail to submit any required documentation you will be rated ineligble for this vacancy.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire
3. Other supporting documents:
- College transcripts (must be submitted if qualifying based on education)
- Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable. Please indicate on your resume the type of veterans' preference you are claiming and provide the appropriate supporting documentation (DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service, VA letter, SF-15 (revised December 2004 or later), Armed Forces certification letter specifying discharge or release from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed, etc.) to validate your claim. For more information regarding eligibility requirements please visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
The complete Application Package must be submitted by
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button at the bottom of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov/
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following 1370715. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire, and
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. A review of your complete application will be made within two weeks of your submission. Once your complete application is reviewed you will be notified of your eligibility and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION: Qualified applicants will receive employment consideration for a period of three months from the date their name is entered on the inventory. Applicants may request an extension of their eligibility by submitting a written request within two weeks of their expiration date to OPMs email address: washington@opm.gov. Only
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