Summary

This vacancy is to fill multiple Computer Scientist (Artificial Intelligence) positions at the Department of Commerce, in the International Trade Administration, Industry & Analysis.

Duties

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As a Computer Scientist (Artificial Intelligence), you will perform the following duties:

• Independently designs, develops, tests, implements, and maintains software applications and artificial intelligence solutions supporting agency programs and enterprise modernization initiatives.
• Develops and implements machine learning models, predictive analytics solutions, and automation tools supporting organizational priorities.
• Analyzes business requirements and translates functional needs into technical software solutions.
• Applies professional computer science principles to ensure software quality, maintainability, reliability, scalability, and security.

This position may be filled at the GS-9 or GS-11 level, with promotion potential to the GS-13 level. The GS-9 level provides an opportunity for professional development and progression to higher levels of responsibility. The major duties described above are representative of the work performed at the GS-11 level.

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Computer Scientist (Artificial Intelligence) GS-1550-9/11, positions with a full performance level to the GS13, within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• This position requires a SECRET CLEARANCE: Any required investigations and clearances must be completed before the selectee can be placed in the position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/).
• If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• Bargaining Unit Position: No
• Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): No
• Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: will not be paid
• License required: NO
• Drug Test Required: This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing thereafter.
• Education documentation (See the Required Documents section)

Qualifications

Basic Education Requirement

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science: A bachelor's degree in computer science from an accredited or pre-accredited institution. OR
• Combination of Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution that included or was supplemented by 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of mathematics and statistics that included differential and integral calculus.

Specialized experience Requirement

To qualify at the GS-9 level: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following:

• Supporting the development, testing, or maintenance of software, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or automation solutions; and
• Supporting data analysis and information technology, system modernization, or automation projects and communicating technical information to team members and stakeholders.

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SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.

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COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

To qualify at the GS-11 level: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following:

• Developing, testing, implementing, or maintaining software, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or automation solutions; and
• Developing or analyzing data, models, or data-driven solutions to support organizational or mission requirements; and
• Analyzing requirements and developing or implementing technical solutions for information technology, system modernization, or cloud-based projects, including communicating technical information as needed to support assigned work.

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SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

OR

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

Additional Information:

Applicants must meet the basic education requirement described above in addition to meeting the applicable specialized experience and/or education requirements for the grade level for which they are applying.

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Occupational-Series

Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government.

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

Education

There IS a positive education requirement for this position. See the Qualifications section, above.

Documentation showing the education requirement has been met must be included with the application. See the Required Documents, section.

NOTE:

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You MUST provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.

Additional information

The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that do not fall under competitive examining procedures; however, they may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment.

1. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
2. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)

ICTAP and CTAP Eligibles: CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: Employee Guide to Career Transition

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Reasonable Accommodations (RA) 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 RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA 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 RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

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Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.