This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/521477900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The position is located in the Mine Safety and Health Administration, Directorate Program Evaluation and Information Resources (PEIR), Project Coordination Office (PCO). PEIR provides diverse program evaluation and technical IT products and services to all MSHA programs. This position has a leadership role in planning, coordinating, developing and evaluating the MSHA Internet and Intranet web sites.
This position is inside the bargaining unit.
Learn more about this agency01/11/2019 to 02/01/2019
$114,590 - $148,967 per year
GS 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
No
Permanent - Full-Time
Full-time - Permanent
Competitive
14 - This position is at the full performance level.
No
No
DE-19-MSHA-028
521477900
As an Information Technology Specialist (Internet), you will: Serve as the Internet policy and content manager for MSHA; Identify and define key Federal information policy requirements; Design, develop, test, implement and manage MSHA Intranet and internet information content standards and activities; Serves as the authority in the formulation and implementation of policy, procedures, regulations and guidelines for MSHA' s presence on the Internet; Work closely and cooperatively with other agencies with key internet leadership responsibilities to coordinate information dissemination, user interface, content, technical and legal issues and requirements, and the development, dissemination, and implementation of Departmental Internet standards.
This position also serves as Webmaster for MSHA Internet sites and homes pages. As the webmaster, the incumbent will be responsible for representing MSHA at inter-agency meetings and conferences.
Also advertised as job #MS-19-MSHA-027 for status applicants, VEOA eligible, 0% or more compensable disabled veterans; Sch A eligibles; Peace Corps (PC) personnel & former PC volunteers. To be considered for each, apply to BOTH jobs.Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the "Required Documents" section for additional requirements.
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower graded level in the Federal Service. For the GS-14 level, 52 weeks at the GS-13 level includes:
Experience with web programming language and methodologies in the development and implementation of applications for the Intranet and Internet, as well as extensive experience with current web technologies, operating systems and Amazon cloud services. These include but not limited to content management systems (e.g. Drupal), Linux, AWS, ASP, PHP, XML, MSSQL, MySql, Advanced CSS, HTML, Javascript, Angular, JQuery, apache.
The incumbent must have development experience with Drupal and ability to develop, review and test custom Drupal modules. He/she must understand and specialize in coding complex functionality for responsive sites with large amounts of hierarchical content. Experience working with the Form, Entity and Views APISs, configuration management, the theming layer, Ajax interfaces, and other advanced topics in Drupal. He/she must have experience using tools required to maintain websites front-end such as Photoshop, Fireworks, and Dreamweaver.
This position requires overall responsibility for coordinating programmatic and technical aspects of MSHA Intranet and Internet websites. The incumbent must perform validation scans for broken links and ensure 508-compliance. He/she will provide support for day-to-day system management tasks such as trouble-shooting, backup testing, management and performance tuning. The incumbent will be responsible for identifying and addressing single point of failure and developing, implementing and testing continuity of operation procedures to ensure timely restoration of services in the event of a disruption in service or compromise. He/she must have experience developing and maintaining responsive design compatible with major or common Browsers.
Selectee must possess Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or obtain PMP certification within one (1) year from start date.
Education cannot be used as a substitution for experience.
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
The Department of Labor does not make unfavorable hiring decisions on the basis of an applicant's previous or current unemployment, or the fact that an applicant has experienced financial difficulty through no fault of his/her own and has undertaken good faith efforts to meet his/her financial obligations. Consideration is given to financial status in relation to appointments only where required by law, regulation, or Executive Order.
Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
All MSHA employees and their spouses, and minor children are prohibited by regulation from having any interest, direct or indirect, in any mine or mining company which may be directly affected by the work of MSHA through its investigations, technical research, or other activities. These interests are prohibited under the Department of Labor's Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct Regulations at 5 CFR 5201.105. Certain MSHA employees are required to file a financial disclosure report. For questions, please contact the vacancy contact on this announcement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be evaluated against the evaluation factors below and will be placed into a category based on your vacancy question responses.
Categories
Category A - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy and has successful experience in the same or similar job that has demonstrated superior proficiency in applying critical competencies required by this position to work of increased levels of difficulty and complexity.
Category B - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy and demonstrates satisfactory proficiency in the critical competencies required by this position.
Category C - Meets the specialized experience described in the minimum qualifications requirements section of this announcement and demonstrates proficiency in the basic competencies.
Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies: Customer Service,Information Technology Program Management,Oral Communication,Planning and Evaluating,Project Management,Technology Awareness , Writing. (Please review the following link for definitions: https://chcoc.gov/content/competency-model-it-program-management)
The information you provide may be verified by a review of your work experience and/or education, by checking references and through other means (ex. interview). The examining Human Resources Office (HRO) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings. Your resume MUST provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the vacancy questions. If not, the HRO may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency indicated by the content of your resume. Your evaluation may also include a review by a Human Resources Specialist or panel and may include other assessments (ex. interview, panel review, written test, writing sample, etc.)
INFORMATION FOR ICTAP/CTAP ELIGIBLES ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under ICTAP/CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. ICTAP/CTAP eligibles who are placed into Category B or higher will be considered "well-qualified".
Click Application of Veterans Preference for Category Rating Jobs for more information.
The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date. You are not required to submit a document if it does not apply to you. Warning: If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission. Also, do not upload password protected documents.
- Veterans Documents (if applicable): To be considered as a 5-point preference eligible, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD214. Your DD-214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. To claim 10-point preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214; an Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference, SF15; and the proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability. (For active duty service members expecting honorable or general discharge or release within 120 days, click Active Duty). Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference. For more information, go to: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/vetguide/index.aspx
- Displaced Employee Placement Documents – Only required if requesting priority consideration under CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
- Cover Letters are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience, but may be submitted
Applicants selected for employment who are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship, and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.
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 complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
Follow the steps below to apply. Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration. Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered. Click here for information on Reasonable Accommodations.
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STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including Resume and Saved Documents
Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses in the self-assessment vacancy questions. If not, HR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content. FOR EACH EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, include: start/end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week); otherwise, your application may be considered incomplete.
STEP 2 - Complete the 1st part of the application process (USAJOBS)
Once you have identified a job on www.usajobs.gov that you wish to apply for, click on the title and click the Apply button . For questions about the vacancy, contact the Agency Contact at the bottom of the announcement. Click “Start Application” and proceed through 5 steps noted at the top of the USAJOBS page. You will be able to select a resume and documents from your USAJOBS Account that you can submit as a package as part of your DOL application. At Step 5, click “Continue to Agency Site”.
STEP 3 – Complete the 2nd part of the application process (DOL)
On the Department of Labor (DOL) page, create a DOL Account if you have not already and click “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY”. Continue through the 7 progress steps indicated by circles at the top of the DOL page. The 3rd progress step is where you answer the vacancy specific questions. The 4th progress step "Documents" is where you submit required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy. If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission.
STEP 4 – On the “Review and Submit” step, click “Submit Application”
The last “Confirmation” step will turn green noting that your application was submitted successfully.
STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by 11:59 pm ET of Closing Date by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy, then “Update Application”.
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and refer candidates for selection consideration. Candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome. A selection is expected to be made within 30 calendar days from the issuance date of the certificate.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, go to Step 7 on: Using DOORS and USAJOBS Help Guide. To sign up for Application Status Updates via email: Click Here for instructions.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/521477900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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