IT Specialist (Application Software) GS-7/9/11 (2024)

Full-time

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Apply online through 8/9/2024 at: https://dfas.usajobs.gov/job/802067500

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

Summary

• Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens
• Position is located in: Info & Tech Directorate, Corporate Systems, Reconciliation Tools – ZTEAE
• This announcement may be used to fill positions on other teams in I&T Directorate.
• Applicants on Cleveland list may be considered for positions in Bratenahl.
• Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.

Duties

• Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level (GS-11).
• Writes and maintains IT instructions, program maintenance manuals, run time instructions, and other similar documentation.
• Identify system change requirements in order to develop new functions within an assigned application system or to maintain current production applications.
• Prepares test data and assists with or conducts functional testing of programs to determine accuracy and functional capability.
• Designs modifications to internal program structures in files and records and determines detailed sequence of steps and program logic.
• Provide application software support to an assigned system through design, development, testing and implementation of new or modified applications software.
• Designs modifications to internal program structures in files and records and determines detailed sequence of steps and program logic.

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship or National
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Background or Security Investigation – see the Additional Information field below for more details.
• In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements in 12 months.
• The duty station of these positions will be assigned at the time of a job offer and pay will be set in accordance with the duty station. Any on-site requirements will be determined by the duty station assigned upon selection.

Qualifications

Basic Requirement: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this position. For vacancies below the full-performance level of the position, the basic requirement will be evaluated on a developmental basis. 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.

• 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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-07 LEVEL: 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-05 in the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
GS-07 Specialized experience is defined as: Assisting senior developers inproviding analysis, design, coding, testing and implementation of software and automated systems using programming languages; applying basic IT principles and practices to assist in providing software and systems development and support.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-09 LEVEL: 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-07 in the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
GS-09 Specialized experience is defined as: Providing input to design specifications, coding, test plans, and issue resolution of software and automated systems;analyzing and refining software and systems requirements with programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, Audit Control Language (ACL), Java, JavaScript, or equivalent.; and applying IT principles and practices in the software development process.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-11 LEVEL: 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.
GS-11 Specialized experience is defined as: Designing, developing and maintaining web-based applications using programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, Audit Control Language (ACL), Java, JavaScript or equivalent; Preparing and implementing test plans; Reviewing submitted technical systems requirements and identifying system change requirements; Applying complex IT principles and practices to in the software development process.

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-07
Substitution of education for experience: One full year of graduate level education in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; or superior academic achievement (SAA) with a 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, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position. Additional information on S.A.A. and/or which Honor Societies are recognized click on the link to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications Standards: Superior Academic Achievement.

FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-09
Substitution of education for experience: Master’s degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Master’s degree or equivalent graduate 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-11
Substitution of education for experience: 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 more information or to apply visit: https://dfas.usajobs.gov/job/802067500