IT Specialist (Application Software) GS-11/12 (2024)

Full-time

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Apply online through 8/8/2024 at: https://dfas.usajobs.gov/job/801722700

This is NOT a remote work opportunity. The position may be located in Cleveland, OH or Indianapolis, IN.

Summary

• Who may apply: This announcement is open to all U.S. Citizens
• Position located in: Info &Tech. Dir Office, Payroll Services, Payroll Support Systems, MYPAY & SORS- ZTBDB
• Applicants on Cleveland list may be considered for positions in Bratenahl.
• This announcement may be used to fill other similar positions within I&T Directorate.

Duties

• Leveraging expertise to innovate change using Java, .NET, HTML, or other technologies.
• Using Unix and Linux with in-depth knowledge of shell scripting for the OS environment to deliver solutions and maintain systems.
• Supporting code fixes, scripts, error diagnosis utilizing standard Unix/Linux operating systems.
• Preparing system change/programming specifications, and specifies programming instructions, inputs and outputs, structures, and other analytical products to document the functional and technical requirements.
• Participating in systems requirement reviews and coordinates with customer/functional representatives and other technical personnel to clarify requirements.

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship or National
• Suitable for Federal Employment
• Registered for Selective Service (if applicable)
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.

Qualifications

Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume.

Basic Requirement: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this position. Your resume and work experience should clearly support your ability to meet these competencies and will be evaluated as part of the entire application process.

FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-11:

• Attention to Detail- experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards. My work or the data that I produce is typically reviewed by my supervisor or another colleague
• Customer Service- experience having brief contact with customers to provide information about available information technology products and services and providing customers with standard products or routine services to address information technology needs
• Oral Communication- experience informing my supervisor and other IT staff of the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of basic technical information to a non-technical audience
• Problem Solving- identifying or selecting from a number of alternatives to address routine information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from standard sources that provide a limited number of solutions

In addition to the Basic Competency Requirements listed above: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-09 in the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
Specialized experience is defined as: performing systems analysis, data management, programming software, testing, and implementation of test plans; using advanced programming techniques to interpret designs and writing programs.

FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-12:

• Attention to Detail- experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards
• Customer Service- experience maintaining relationships with customers, assessing current information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs
• Oral Communication- briefing mid-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of technical information to a non-technical audience
• Problem Solving- identifying alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions

In addition to the Basic Competency Requirements listed above: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-11 in the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
Specialized experience is defined as: Providing technical expertise on systems analysis, data management, programming software, testing, and implementation of test plans; experience using advanced programming techniques to interpret designs and writing programs; processing system change requests for software and information systems; executing tests for software and information systems.
Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education

For Entry at the GS-11:
A qualifying Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position.

For Entry at the GS-12:
Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.

For more information or to apply online visit: https://dfas.usajobs.gov/job/801722700