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Information Technology Specialist

Department of Labor
Office of Inspector General
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Summary

This position is located in the Department of Labor, Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Office of Investigations - Labor Racketeering and Fraud’s (OI). The incumbent serves as a lead information technology data management coordinator for OI and is responsible for assisting in the planning, designing, and/or implementing business intelligent solutions in support of OIG investigations.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
11/30/2018 to 12/13/2018
Salary
$114,590 to - $148,967 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington DC, DC
1 vacancy
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional overnight travel may be required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
14 - Position is at the Full Performance Level.
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
No
Announcement number
MS-19-OIG-OI-10
Control number
518313300

Duties

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Uses data mining and analytics (DM&A) techniques that includes heavy reliance on obtaining access to different information systems; large, complex databases; supplemental reports, data dictionaries, and information from interviews of subject matter experts.

Determines the appropriate software packages and computer programming scripts to use in accessing and exporting data from multiple sources into correctly configured data stores for DM&A use.

Independently designs and develops new data requirements and approaches to knowledge discovery to solve known business problems and/or demonstrate patterns, trends, relationships and anomalies of particular interest or concern.

Utilizes programming/query languages such as JAVA, R, Python, Anaconda, SQL, C/C++/C#, SAS and customized programming scripts in the performance of DM&A.

Writes reports, that are factual supported, organized, concise, and understandable, for OI criminal investigators and investigative analysts on the results of DM&A activities, review the work of others performing similar work and assist others in the use of the DM&A applications, including others using DM&A results in the performance of audits and investigations.

Serves as a database technology expert - uses external and internal data sources, including how the data is gathered, stored, and retrieved. Enables extracts from/to data stores; retrieves data from internal/external sources; Cleans disparate data from multiple sources and formats in preparation for use in modeling and ad-hoc analytics.

No Permanent Change of Station funds (PCS) will not be offered. Relocation Incentive will not be offered.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Requires a valid drivers license. Must be at least 16 years of age.
  • Subject to financial disclosure requirements.
  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
  • Requires a security clearance.

Applicants must meet time-in-grade, time-after-competitive-appointment and qualifications requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the vacancy to be eligible for consideration for selection.

Federal Employees Please Note: Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met and reflects your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. competitive/excepted). In some cases you may need to submit more than one SF-50.

Reference the "Required Documents" section for additional requirements.  

Qualifications

Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-13, in the Federal Service.

Specialized Experience: Must possess the following specialized experience and knowledge of data mining and analytics (DM&A) techniques that includes heavy reliance on obtaining access to heterogeneous information systems; state-of-the art programming languages such as JAVA, R, Python, Anaconda, SQL, C++, SAS and/or customized programming scripts; and design and development of new data requirements to discovery and solve known business problems and/or demonstrate patterns, trends, relationships and anomalies of particular interest or concern; take statistical and computational analyses and turns these into graphs, charts, and animations; create static and dynamic visualizations such as motion charts, digital maps and word maps that clearly show insights from data and corresponding analytics.

Position is at the full performance level.

This position is outside the Bargaining Unit.

This position will not be filled until the Department's Placement Assistance Programs have been fully utilized.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the required specialize experience at the GS-14 level.

Additional information

DOL seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. DOL fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility and fairness so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

How you will be evaluated

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

Click here for Evaluation details. For Displaced Employees ONLY: if you meet the eligibility requirements for special priority selection under ICTAP/CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection.  ICTAP/CTAP eligibles will be considered "well-qualified" if they attain at least a rating score of 85 in a numerical rating scheme. Be sure to review DOL Account Eligibility Questions #24 and 27 to reflect that you are applying as an ICTAP/CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation.

Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies:

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, professionalism, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed.

Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations.

Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Self Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision.

Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services.

Writing: Documents results and develops reports, as necessary, to represent the work performed and the results achieved, including making recommendations.

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).  Your evaluation may also include a review by an HR Specialist or panel and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc).  The examining Human Resources Office (HRO) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings.  Your resume MUST provide sufficient information to substantiate your vacancy question responses.  If not, the HRO may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency indicated by the content of your resume.


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