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IT Specialist (APPSW)

Department of Defense
Office of Inspector General
Mission Support Team
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Summary

***This announcement will close ounce the 50 count application limit is reached***

This position is located within the Strategic Planning and Performance (SPP) Office, supporting the Defense Business System (DBS) Portfolio - comprised of three systems; Defense Case Activity Tracking System, Enterprise (D-CATSe), Case Reporting and Information Management System (CRIMS), and DefenseReady.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
03/29/2022 to 04/05/2022
This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$106,823 to - $138,868 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Alexandria, VA
1 vacancy
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel up to 5% for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
13
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
IG-22-11419636-MST-MP
Control number
645637200

Duties

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  • Manages phases of life cycle development of agency mission critical operations and administrative systems, including planning, gathering requirements, designing, programming, testing, deploying, supporting and preparing technical documentation.
  • Analyzes current and future agency strategic plans, operating plans, policies, procedures and user requirements; gathering information, building work flows, and translating into functional specifications.
  • Leads projects and provides expert advice to management on software development.
  • Performs programming functions, configures software, and develops new screens and functionality. Works as part of an engineering team to perform testing and installation of new software and prepares required technical documentation.
  • Troubleshoots software design and implementation problems. Develops processes for and maintains extensive documentation for software used in agency systems.
  • Independently performs highly complex studies associated with software development and application. Participates in IT planning and evaluation efforts, providing expert advice in area of responsibility.
  • Researches and tests prototypes of proposed systems and software; documents concepts and results and prepares technical analyses and recommendations.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • Position has been designated as Noncritical Sensitive. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov) .
  • Prior to entry on duty or at some point thereafter, new DoD civilian employees MAY be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID 19, subject to such exceptions as required by law.
  • More details regarding vaccine requirements can be found at https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/. Selected candidates will receive further information during the job offer process.
  • Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoD OIG.
  • Current DoD civilian employees are not required to submit to drug testing if moving from one Testing Designated Position (TDP) to another with no break in service, unless deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis.
  • Must be able to acquire and maintain Information Assurance IAT Level II certification accordance with DoD 8570.1-M.
  • Position(s) may be filled by displaced Department of Defense (DoD) employees through the Priority Placement Program.
  • All qualifications and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.

Qualifications

Time in Grade

For entry at the GS-13 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service.

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12. This experience includes duties in design, development, implementation, support and optimization of Windows-based systems - to include tools and technologies, such as .NET framework, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, SQL SSRS, XML, Crystal Reports, Visual Studio, Active Server Pages (ASP), Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML), JavaScript, Visual Basic (VB) Script, InfoPath, SharePoint Designer, Azure DevOps Server, Windows Communication Foundation (WCF), and C++ computer languages; complying with software development best practices; ensuring that custom applications and modules are maintained and secure; and preparing system documentation and guides.

You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp.

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) is qualifying. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience.

Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade restriction.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.

Additional information

  • If you have not previously completed a probationary period with the Federal government in a similar position, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period.
  • This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the initial issue date of the referral list.
  • You may be required to complete a financial disclosure (OGE-450).
  • Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
  • PCS costs (moving expenses) WILL NOT be paid
  • Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives WILL NOT be authorized by the hiring official. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
  • For more information on veterans' preference click here.
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: Applicants must be well-qualified, which is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For more information on ICTAP, click here . If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible.
  • The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.
  • Position(s) may be filled by displaced Department of Defense (DoD) employees through the DOD Priority Placement Program.
  • You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility
  • If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

How you will be evaluated

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 and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.

The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, 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.

All qualified candidates will be evaluated on the following competencies:

  • Communication
  • Data and Content Management
  • IT Configuration Management (APPSW)
  • Project Management
  • Requirements Analysis (APPSW)
  • Software Development (APPSW)
  • Technical Competence


You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11419636

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