IT SPECIALIST (APPSW/DATAMGT)

Summary

You will serve as an IT SPECIALIST (APPSW/DATAMGT) of NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.

Duties

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• You will interface with customers to analyze work processes and data processing problems for application to electronic data processing systems.
• You will analyze user requirements, procedures and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow and scheduling limitations.
• You will develop proposed Information Technology solutions, and recommend new IT systems or enhancements to existing IT systems, applications, and functional processes to serve new purpose or improve efficiency and quality.
• You will design, develop, test, maintain and monitor software applications and systems including the coordination of the installation of computer programs and systems.
• You will provide staff and users with assistance solving computer related problems such as malfunctions and program problems.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Qualifications

GS-12:

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

1) Developing, modifying, testing, implementing, or maintaining enterprise business applications and relational databases using SQL and relevant application-development, scripting, or database technologies;

2) Performing database administration or data-management functions, including logical and/or physical data modeling, data-definition and validation rules, data integration or extract-transform-load activities, database performance/integrity monitoring, and resolution of data-quality or database-corruption issues;

3) Analyzing business processes and system requirements to design or modify secure, scalable, reliable, maintainable, and interoperable automated business applications;

4) Applying information-security and data-protection principles to protect data from unauthorized access, modification, disclosure, or loss, including implementation or administration of appropriate access controls and validation mechanisms;

5) Leading or coordinating technical project work, including gathering user requirements; developing technical specifications, estimates, plans, schedules, or documentation; and communicating technical issues, alternatives, and recommendations to technical personnel, business users, and senior leaders.

GS-11:

I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

1) Knowledge of Windows based software tools to include utility software, command/control languages, development tools, and software installation/configuration concepts and principles; 2) Knowledge of office automation tools such as information systems, spreadsheets, databases presentation packages, diagramming/graphics tools, email and others; 3) Detailed ability to perform research, summarize information, and provide reports; 4) Ability to analyze project requirements and make recommendations for solutions.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-b/ .

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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