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Web Developer

U.S. Agency for Global Media
News Center
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Summary

This position of News Center Developer is located in the Voice of America, (VOA) News Center. The incumbent oversees the technical planning, design, development, testing, implementation and management of special projects, web applications and data visualizations. The incumbent reports to the Internet Managing Editor.

THIS POSITION IS COVERED BY A UNION AGREEMENT

Note: Budgetary conditions may delay or otherwise affect filling this vacancy. However, all interested candidates should apply now.

The Broadcasting Board of Governors is conveniently located within walking distance to the Green, Orange, Silver, Yellow, and Blue Metro lines.

INTRODUCTION TO AGENCY: The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), an independent federal agency, is an exciting, multi-cultural organization that encompasses all United States civilian international broadcasting. The BBG is comprised of five networks broadcasting in 61 languages that include the Voice of America, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting (Radio and TV Marti), and three grantee organizations - Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; the Middle East Broadcasting Networks (Alhurra TV and Radio Sawa), and Radio Free Asia. The International Broadcasting Bureau provides transmission, administrative, and other support services; and three grantee organizations. Our staff of dedicated professionals serve as an example of a free and independent media, reaching a worldwide audience of 215 million people with news, information, and relevant discussions.

Note: This vacancy is being advertised under delegated examining procedures and is open to all U.S. citizens. This vacancy is also being concurrently advertised under merit promotion procedures for all status candidates under job number: ST-10040092-17-LM.
Your application to this DE announcement will only allow consideration for this announcement. We cannot electronically or manually move your application to the corresponding MP announcement. Please ensure you are applying under the correct announcement.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
08/21/2017 to 09/05/2017
Salary
$94,796 to - $123,234 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington DC, DC
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Promotion potential
13
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Q Access Authorization
Announcement number
DE-10040091-17-LM
Control number
477532100

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Duties

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Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
-Develops and refines content for publication on the Internet.
-Conceives, pitches and delivers data visualization and news applications that complement VOA reporting.
-Helps pioneer new storytelling techniques and educates colleagues across the agency about the possibilities of data-driven reporting.
-Uses various technologies to design and develop web pages, applications and data visualizations.
-Works with a wide range of VOA content in order to develop database-driven stories and projects, using an in-depth knowledge of Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP.
-Creates, refines or expands digital tools to help VOA journalists create engaging online content.
-Works closely with developers in VOA Digital and VOA Designers to identify technical requirements

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • Candidates MUST meet all qualification requirements by closing date.
  • Applicants must complete online questionnaire.
  • This is a sensitive or national security position.
  • If selected, this position requires the completion of the SF-86.

Suitability Determination: If selected, you will be subject to a security investigation to establish your suitability for federal employment. The security investigation will include, among other aspects, a review of your credit and legal history.

This position may require working nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level which is directly related to this line of work.

Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of such experience must demonstrate the following: (1) Knowledge of the methods and techniques of news publication and distribution by working with stories and/or data for public consumption; and (2) Knowledge of news and current events to design, develop, edit and/or revise content for news websites by enhancing data visualizations and delivering products based on the individual needs of target audiences.

Education

Applicant cannot substitute education for experience.

Additional information

1. If you are an eligible Inter agency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant, you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.

2. If you are still on active duty, you may submit a statement of service from your Personnel Command which states the date you entered active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received.

3. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

4. If selected, you will be subject to a security investigation to establish your suitability for federal employment. The security investigation will include, among other aspects, a review of your credit and legal history.

5. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Additional selections may be made if additional/identical vacancies occur within 90 days of certificate issuance.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once your resume or application is submitted, a review of your qualification will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements and competencies required for this position.

Competencies:

  • Technical Competence
  • Technical Problem Solving
  • Web Technology


Possession of competencies may be addressed in a cover letter and/or resume. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your qualifications. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

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