This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/760030200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in Bureau of Information Services . The incumbent will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining software solutions using modern software development techniques which include but are not limited to Agile methodology and user/interface/user experience (UI/UX) centered design.
This job announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by the Council of AFGE Locals in the Board.
11/13/2023 to 11/17/2023
$84,546 - $109,908 per year
The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment once a candidate is selected.
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Term - NTE 18 Months. This appointment may be extended up to a maximum of 3 years.
Full-time - May be required to work additional hours outside their 8 hour workday.
Competitive
13
No
No
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As a User Experience Architect, you will:
Minimum Qualifications for GS-13 level:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates designing and developing dynamic user interfaces to deliver exceptional user experience for internal and external facing enterprise applications within an organization. Designs wireframes, creates interactive prototypes, create detailed User Experience (UX) specification documents, sketch solutions, create site maps, process flows, user journeys, and user personas Develops user experience strategies through the application of best User Interface/User Experience (UI/UX) practices, customer insights, proprietary processes, diagnostic tools, design solutions, and user-friendly web interfaces using front-end framework. Works as part of a team through iterative development cycles to deliver a user experience solution on time, utilizing Agile/Scrum methodologies.***THERE IS NO EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION FOR THIS POSITION.***
This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date the first 150 applications are received or 11/17/23, whichever comes first.
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP):
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume,supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. 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. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.
To be considered for the position, you must meet all qualifications, including meeting or exceeding the cut score on the required assessments.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/760030200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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