IT Specialist (APPSW), GS-2210-7/9/11/12

Full TimeAZ-YUMAYPG
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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

IT/Computer Science

Job Summary

The United States Army Test and Evaluation Command is posting this advertisement for the subject position above under the Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) Direct-Hire Authority. The chosen candidate will serve as an IT Specialist-Application Software developer in the Network Enterprise Center, Policy and Plans Division located at Yuma Proving Ground, Yuma, Arizona. A selection will be made soon after the closing date. Selection of this position will be made at the GS-7/9/11 or 12 grade level.

Job Responsibilities

  • Responsible for evaluating, designing, and developing applications software.
  • Provides technical guidance on standards and practices in the industry and works with staff in the use of developed software. 
  • Assists peers in developing complete content and collaboration configurations to support all development requirements.
  • Reviews the quality of products generated by peers.  Provides feedback to them on corrective actions. 
  • Modifies existing applications when required. Collaborates with team architects, supervisor, and other programmers and analysts in determining new program application requirements. 

Job Qualification

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.

Basic Requirement for IT Specialist – Application Software Developer:

VISIT THE OPM WEBSITE FOR THE QUALIFICATION STANDARD REQUIRED FOR THISPOSITION: GS-2210: Information Technology Management Series (opm.gov) - https://www.opm.gov/policy-dataoversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/gs-2210-informationtechnology-management-series/

Experience

Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.

Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government)to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendation

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience to qualify. For this grade level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

1. Scripting and Programming

2. Automation and/or Source Control Tools

3. Applications that depend on databases

4. Teamwork

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If, after reviewing your résumé 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 when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.

If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.

For additional information on what to include in your resume. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/

2. Other supporting documents:  Cover Letter, optional

Conditions of Employment

  • The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance through the duration of your employment.
  • This position requires the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station up to 5% of the time.
  • This is an Information Assurance Workforce position. Completion of training and certification at IA Technical Level 1 IAW DoD Publication 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program is required. In accordance with DoD Publication 8570 and Army Regulation 25-2, the incumbent must be IA Technical Level 1 trained and certified for the local computing environment. The incumbent is required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate IA Technical Level 1 training and obtain the required certification/recertification for this position as outlined in DOD Publication 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program inclusive of subsequent publication updates.
ADDITIONAL INFORMAITON:
  • This announcement uses the direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Career Program (CP) 34 position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Incentives may be authorized (Relocation/Recruitment/Superior Qualifications)
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a designated time frame identified by the organization. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.
  • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.
  • ATEC’s recruitment, hiring, and promotion programs are conducted in accordance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulatory guidelines, which ensure the protections and equal consideration of all members and applicants.

 

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% Travel