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This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (APPSW), Position Description Number D0264and is part of the AL USPFO, National Guard.
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ALABAMA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Alabama Army National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Alabama Army National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
This position is located in an information management organization. The purpose of the position is to perform studies of new or modified computer applications, develop a plan to accomplish the needed work and to perform the required programming work.
EXCEPTED POSITION: Alabama Army National Guard membership required.
POSITION STATUS: TEMPORARY PROMOTION - NTE 1 YEAR
LOCATION: USPFO, MONTGOMERY, AL
SELECTING OFFICIAL: CW2 W. BYRD
06/09/2017 to 06/30/2017
$61,748 - $80,270 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Temporary Promotion - Temporary Promotion - 1 Year
Full-Time
11
No
ALAR 17-117
471792400
AREA OF CONSIDERATION FOR ALABAMA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD POSITION:
AREA 1: All permanent Alabama Army National Guard civilian excepted technicians currently employed.
As a IT SPECIALIST (APPSW), GS-2210-11, you will perform the following duties:
--Reviews and analyzes the business practices of serviced organizations to determine those practices that could be significantly enhanced by the modification of existing or the development of new automated systems.
--Receives and evaluates requests for data processing projects. Requests are normally general in nature without specific information on input/output data and hardware instructions. Conducts studies concerning the feasibility of proposed new systems development projects. Determines time and cost savings, man-hour and material requirements, hardware capabilities, and overall impact on resources. Advises on the best methods to accomplish the project.
--Works closely with customers to determine required functional requirements and to translate functional requirements into design specifications.
--Recommends improvements to current applications. Reviews and analyzes current systems. With approval, completes modifications and improvements to provide better service and more efficient utilization of personnel and equipment. Proposes needed re-design studies. Develops reports on the status projects.
--Integrates multiple operating systems and coordinates between functional areas that necessitates unusual coordination and organization requirements.
--Designs the program structure of files and records and determines detailed sequences of action in program logic. Codes, tests, debugs, and documents programs.
--Responds to problems by diagnosing and correcting errors in logic and coding. Writes and maintains application operation instructions for assigned programs.
--Develops reports on the status of projects for those assigned.
--Performs other duties as assigned.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Alabama Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 prior to applying for this position.
Military Requirements: Military skill set is determined by MOS requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the MOS. Specific requirements are found in: references listed below, NGB Compatibility tables and your local Personnel section.
Military Grade: Only applicants within the military grade listed below will be considered.
Maximum Military Rank: SGM
Compatible Military Assignments: ECMF: 25
*Other Requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At the GS-11 level, a Ph.D. or equivalent, or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Information Management
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents: SF-50 and DD214s are recommended, but not required.
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 online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
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Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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