IT Specialist (APPSW)

Job title: IT Specialist (APPSW)

Company: Federal government of the United States

Job description: Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

Position will be filled at any of the locations listed below. Site specific salary information as follows:
Battle Creek, MI: $86,962 – $113,047
Columbus, OH: $90,669 – $117,866
Dayton, OH: $90,178 – $117,227
Fort Belvoir, VA: $99,200- $128,956
New Cumberland, PA: $99,200- $128,956
Ogden, UT: $86,962 – $113,047
Philadelphia, PA: $95,694- $124,398
Richmond, VA: $90,751-$117,972

Overview

• Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

03/06/2024 to 03/14/2024

This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.

Salary

$86,962 – $128,956 per year

See Summary section for more salary information.

Pay scale & grade

GS 12

Locations

1 vacancy in the following locations:

Remote job

No

Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy. DLA telework-eligible positions require at least 60% in office time (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week). For those eligible and with supervisory approval, regular and recurring telework may be requested Monday and/or Friday only.

Travel Required

Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Appointment type

Permanent – Multiple Appointment Types

Work schedule

Full-time –

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

No

Security clearance

Drug test

No

Announcement number

DLAJ6-12342134-DHA

Control number

780104700

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This is a Direct Hiring Authority notice open to the Public.

Duties

• Analyzes, designs, documents, develops, integrates, modifies, tests, installs, implements, and supports new or existing Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government off-the-shelf (GOTS)
• Assists agency Citizen Developers to design, build, and test automations of the workflow for which they are responsible.
• Collaborates with customer/functional representatives and technical personnel to clarify requirements and gain feedback on solutions.
• Utilizes UiPath Robotics Process Automation (RPA) software to develop and support solutions that meet end user needs across the Agency.
• Prepares and executes tests for application validation.
• Researches and recommends best development practices and innovative UiPath RPA features to improve delivery and quality of the RPA team’s products and services.
• Analyzes and documents user requirements to identify needs, evaluates technical feasibility, suggests alternate approaches, and develops solutions in terms of software design.
• Interfaces with functional analysts and developers to determine system change requirements.
• Participates in project and design reviews for management and functional analysts, project managers, DLA HQ process owners, and customers.
• Coordinates with others, including system architects and database/OS administrators, in developing and executing a comprehensive test plan and data covering all levels of testing to ensure the integrity of the data base and data movement.
• Documents, explains, and makes changes to applications required by or for security accreditation and platform certification reviews.
• Conducts face-to-face or by telephone meetings with contractors, industry, academia, managers, analysts, and coworkers within DLA, DOD, and services/agencies in the logistics community.
• Supports new or existing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) software, specifically UiPath and ServiceNow, to design automation solutions that meet mission objectives.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
• Pre-Employment Physical: Not Required
• Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Addtl Info.
• This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within J6 Information Operations.

Qualifications

To qualify for an IT Specialist (APPSW) your resume and supporting documentation must support:

A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

• Experience in RPA software development using platforms such as UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, Microsoft Power Automate, etc..
• Use of a variety of application programming languages, e.g., C#, Visual Basic (VB.net), Java, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, SQL, Bash, UML, Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP) etc.
• General programming tools, techniques, and IDE’s e.g., VS Code, Eclipse, Oracle, version control Git, APIs, performance analysis, static analysis, security checks, Fortify, automated test frameworks, linting, code complexity analysis, Jira etc.
• Incrementally deliver software using agile and DevSecOps to shift left delivery and reduce cycle time, quickly incorporating feedback.
• Design, develop, integrate, test, and deploy software.
• Manage the full lifecycle of software components from design to deprecation and retirement.
• Leverage model-based software design to document software solutions.
• Investigate feasibility of alternative design approaches to determine which solution will best satisfies user needs.
• Prepares software executables, verifies readiness of test site, installation of software at user sites, validates implementation, and verifies support facilities.
• Research and/or track transaction errors to determine cause.
• Reports daily transaction errors to appropriate parties for action.

For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed:
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 alternative, and to make recommendations.

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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to:

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at:

Position requires DoD Acquisition Engineering & Tech Management (N) / ETM, Practitioner certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click for more details and .

Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency’s Drug Free Workplace Plan’s drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Expected salary: $86962 – 128956 per year

Location: Battle Creek, MI

Job date: Wed, 13 Mar 2024 05:43:17 GMT

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