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As a Program Specialist (Robotics Process Automation) in the Office of Financial Management, you will be responsible for automating, repetitive, labor intensive tasks by leveraging robotics process automation in order to gain efficiencies.
Location of position: General Services Administration, Office of the Chief Financial Officer. Location will be determined after selection.
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
Learn more about this agency02/15/2023 to 03/01/2023
$98,496 - $158,432 per year
GS 13
Few vacancies in the following location:
Yes
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Occasional travel - May be required to attend meetings and/or training.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
13
No
No
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As a Program Specialist (Robotics Process Automation), you will perform the following duties:
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
For each job on your resume, provide:
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
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The GS-13 salary range starts at $98,496 per year.
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that must include software development that executes at least four (4) of the following functions:
1) Developing software using the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process
2) Using version control software (e.g. Git, Github, Artifactory, Mercurial, Azure DevOps Server)
3) Using code repositories (e.g. Github, Bitbucket)
4) Proficiency in common programming languages (e.g. Google Apps Script, JavaScript, Python, C#, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), PowerShell)
5) Automating processes using scripting languages or Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology.
On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:
· Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.
GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application. Here’s how it will work:
You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge with process automation development using Robotic Process Automation (RPA) software (UI Path).
Ability to utilize technology to develop innovative business solutions.
Skill in generating new ideas to meet practical challenges and/or improve existing processes or situations.
Ability to collaborate and interface with team members, including contractors, and staff within and outside OCFO to ensure successful projects.
Your answers to the questions will be used to place you in one of the following categories and standard score ranges:
We will verify your answers to the questions in your resume. If your resume doesn’t support your answers, we may lower your score, which could place you in a lower category.
Within each category, veterans will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are required. You will be provided with further instructions.
If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan(ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
If you are claiming veterans’ preference:
(a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows your type of discharge and the dates of your active duty service.
(b) If you are claiming 10-point preference or derived preference (a spouse, widow or widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
If you are active duty military - Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
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.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
After the closing date/deadline:
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