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Serves as an IT Specialist in the Office of Deputy Commissioner, (Finance and Administration), Information and Security Services, division as assigned, branch as assigned. Incumbent is responsible for providing specialized and technical IT services within the areas of systems development and computer programming.
Learn more about this agency10/09/2020 to 10/20/2020
$49,610 - $100,756 per year
GS 07 - 12
2 vacancies in the following locations:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - minimal, perhaps 2-3 times per year
No
Permanent - Full-time
Full-time - Career/Career Conditional
Competitive
12
No
No
20-FS-1181-MP
580505500
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
All candidates who are: Current or former federal employees qualifying as Status Candidates, Federal employees currently serving on a VRA, VEOA eligibles, CTAP/ICTAP eligibles, eligible for special hiring authorities (e.g., the Schedule A appointment for persons with disabilities, or covered by an Interchange Agreement), or Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) or Land Management employees eligible under Public Law 114-47.
The following are the duties of this position at the GS-12. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.
- Perform tasks involving the definition, design, development, enhancement, and/or maintenance of system software. The work includes defining and revising system requirements, system design, development, testing, documentation, implementation, maintenance, evaluation, and disposition.
- Conduct problem resolution during all phases of the system development lifecycle. Discuss problems with Lead IT Specialists, management, customers, and staff as appropriate. Recommend solutions to software and data problems, and ensure they are resolved in a timely and accurate manner.
- Serve as a technical point-of-contact with Fiscal Service and Fiscal Service customers. This includes participating with other support groups in areas such as incident/problem resolution, project planning and implementations, software and data design efforts, and operations and maintenance support.
- Provide technical support pertaining to software development and data services. This includes providing technical guidance, and conducting research, training, consultation and additional support to other developers, other technology support staff, and customers on subjects such as application architecture and capabilities, platform alternatives, configuration alternatives, standards and procedures, and performance management.
- Participate in the development and evaluation of the design strategy for assigned software development projects, leading to the development of programming specifications. The programming specifications include conceptual design, data design, architecture and framework design, user interface prototypes, and batch process design details.
If you do not meet any of the categories listed above, you may wish to apply under announcement 20-FS-1182-P, which is open for any U.S. Citizen or U.S. National to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.
The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.
You must meet the following requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
Specialized experience: For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility at the GS-11 level in the Federal service or equivalent, which have equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position includes experience writing code utilizing broadly adopted programming languages and frameworks in order to provide IT services supporting system development and system enhancements.
Examples of such experience for the GS-12 could include:
- Experience using programming languages and frameworks such as Java, C/C++, JavaScript, or Angular JS, OR
- Experience in defining, designing, coding, and testing enterprise systems using object-oriented design and development concepts.
AND
In addition to meeting specialized experience, applicants must have IT-related proficiency in each of the four competencies listed below.
- Attention to Detail, such as developing and executing structured test and implementation plans.
- Customer Service, such as determining if projected benefits have been achieved and the customer's expectations are being met.
- Oral Communication, such as providing technical advice and assistance to division personnel in areas of IT systems development.
- Problem Solving, such as recommending solutions to existing and identified problems.
For the GS-11, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility at the GS-09 level in the Federal service or equivalent, which have equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position includes experience writing code utilizing broadly adopted programming languages and frameworks under clear guidance and with limited supervision in order to support senior IT specialists in system development and system enhancements.
Examples of such experience for the GS-11 could include:
- Experience following clear guidance or through limited supervision, using programming languages and frameworks such as Java, C/C++, JavaScript, or Angular JS, OR
- Experience supporting senior IT specialists in defining, designing, coding, and testing enterprise systems using object-oriented design and development concepts.
AND
In addition to meeting specialized experience, applicants must have IT-related proficiency in each of the four competencies listed below.
- Attention to Detail, such as ensuring security controls are incorporated in the system development.
- Customer Service, such as participating in regular quality assurance post-implementation system reviews.
- Oral Communication, such as sharing knowledge and expertise with other team members in technical areas for workgroup effectiveness.
- Problem Solving, such as conducting problem resolution during application programming, testing, and post implementation production.
OR
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: 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.
For the GS-09, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-7 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes experience performing IT application software work which involves analyzing and refining system requirements, writing code, and testing applications.
Examples of such experience for could include any of the following:
- Experience in using software development principles, concepts, and theories of Information Technology and the standard practices to perform difficult, but well defined assignments; OR
- Experience creating system requirements and testing applications; OR
- Experience learning from senior IT specialists in defining, designing, coding, and testing enterprise systems; OR
- Experience using programming languages and frameworks such as HTML, JavaScript, or CSS.
AND
In addition to meeting specialized experience, applicants must have proficiency in each of the four competencies listed below.
- Attention to Detail, such as developing and executing test and implementation plans for projects.
- Customer Service, such as working with clients to determine if projected benefits have been achieved and the customers' expectations are being met.
- Oral Communication, such as participating in team projects
- Problem Solving, such as conducting problem resolution of application or website programming.
OR
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: 2 full academic years of progressively higher graduate level education or Master's degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems, management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or a degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the field identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks
For the GS-07, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-5 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes experience following programming language procedures or guidelines and translating detailed steps into software code.
Examples of such experience could include any of the following:
- Experience using programming languages and frameworks such as HTML, JavaScript, or CSS; OR
- Experience resolving issues in system requirements; OR
- Experience in the software development lifecycle.
AND
In addition to meeting specialized experience, applicants must have proficiency in each of the four competencies listed below.
- Attention to Detail, such as developing plans for software projects.
- Customer Service, such as assisting customers in their efforts to develop plans.
- Oral Communication, such as sharing knowledge with other team members in technical areas
- Problem Solving, such as helping to resolve problems as a team.
OR
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows:
1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement. Attach a copy of transcript or list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit. Undergraduate or Graduate Education should be 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.
In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable:
For the GS-12, you must have been at the GS-11 level for 52 weeks.
For the GS-11, you must have been at the GS-9 level for 52 weeks.
For the GS-9, you must have been at the GS-7 level for 52 weeks.
For the GS-7, you must have been at the GS-5 level for 52 weeks.
- For the GS-11, 9, and 7, we will not pay relocation expenses.
- For the GS-12, factors such as cost effectiveness, labor market conditions and difficulties in filling the position will be reviewed in determining if payment of relocation expenses is in the best interest of the Government.
- We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
- This is a bargaining unit position.
- This position is a high risk public trust position.
- We offer opportunities for telework, to be determined by signed agreement.
- We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- A one year probationary period may be required.
- Public Trust – Background Investigation will be required.
- Must successfully complete a background investigation. Periodic reinvestigation is required no later than five years after selection and at least every succeeding five years.
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
- Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
- Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
- Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a “not qualified” determination.
Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Technical, Problem Solving, and Communication. Your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.
Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration.
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must receive a score of 90or better to be rated as “well qualified" to receive special selection priority.
A complete application includes 1. A résumé, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your résumé. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view résumé tips.
CURRENT AND FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES -- Documentation Relating to Your Federal Employment:
- Submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The “position occupied” block on the SF-50 should show a “1” and your “tenure” block should show a “1” or “2”.)
- If you are currently on a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA), submit a copy of an SF-50 showing that. Also, you must submit a copy of your DD214 or other documentation showing dates of service and type of discharge and any other applicable documents such as SF-15, VA letters, etc.
- Indicate on your application the highest permanent grade you have held; if this grade is different from your current grade, submit a copy of an additional SF-50 showing this grade.
Land Management Eligibles must provide all required documentation to verify eligibility, prior performance, and qualifications for the target position. You can find information on the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act and eligibility HERE. Land Management Eligibles must compete under competitive merit promotion procedures and meet all applicable requirements as such (time-in-grade restrictions do not apply).
CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents.
If you are applying under a special hiring authority (e.g. Military Spouses, Interchange Agreement, VEOA, VRA, Schedule A Disability, etc.), please see applicant guide for required documentation. In order to be eligible under one of these authorities, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.
Education Documentation: For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.
Recommended Documents:
In addition, we recommend that you submit copies of the following:
Current Performance Appraisal
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.
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
Fiscal Service provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
To begin, either click the “Create a New Account” button and follow the prompts to register or if you previously registered, click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts.
You will be re-directed to Fiscal Service's CareerConnector system to complete your application process; answer the online questions, and submit all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, click one of the available options; Upload; Fax; or Reuse existing documents. To protect your privacy, we suggest you first remove your SSN). Also, go to “My Account” to view and update your information, as necessary.
To complete, you must click the “Finish” button located at the bottom of the “Application Review” page.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
If you are experiencing system issues with your application, please contact the CareerConnector Help Desk at careerconnectorhelp@treasury.gov and/or the USAJOBS Help Desk.
For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service’s Go Government website.
To check the status of your application for this position, please follow these steps:
1. Login to your USAJOBS account, select the "Applications" section and click on the vacancy you would like to view and have already applied for.
2. Under "application status," click "additional application information" and you will be taken to the CareerConnector website where you can check your application status. The "additional application information" link may not be available if your application status says "Unavailable." This indicates that your application is not complete.
If the "additional application information" link is not available and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and "Update Application" to be taken back to the CareerConnector portion of the application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/580505500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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