Job title: IT Specialist (Applications Software)
Company: Federal government of the United States
Job description: Summary
About the Position: This position is in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Employees occupying DCIPS positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as . This position is located at historic Fort Eustis, Virginia, known for its association with Army Transportation, Army Aviation, and is the home to the Army’s Training and Doctrine Command.
Overview
- Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/15/2024 to 03/21/2024
Salary
$88,183 – $156,667 per year
Pay scale & grade
GG 12
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less – You may be expected to travel up to 15% of the time for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent –
Work schedule
Full-time –
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
WTST248515527010
Control number
781089200
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
See “Who May Apply” in the “Qualifications” section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.
Duties
- Serves as technical programmer for large scale production grade web software applications and related systems.
- Serves as a programing language base library (Java, JavaScript, PHP, C#, ASP.NET, .NET Framework) and Object Oriented Programming (OOP) programmer and code construction team member for the organization, primarily on supporting information systems.
- Participates in collaborative programming projects by developing project resource requirements, identifying complexities, determining scheduling, and establishing unique protocols to meet mission objectives.
- Provides technical expertise and guidance for merging mainline source codes and branched environments to integrate completed features for release to customers.
- Serves as information management consultant and an instructor in the field of Information Management Technology working independently, or as project leader, on assigned projects of highly complex nature, within a wide variety of areas.
- Meets frequently with customers to coordinate work and resolve problems.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a T5 (or equivalent) investigation.
- In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, individual must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
- Requires Temporary Duty (TDY) travel up to 15% of the time.
- This is an Information Assurance Workforce position. Completion of training and certification at IA Technical Level 1 IAW DoD Publication 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program is required.
- In accordance with DoD Publication 8570 and Army Regulation 25-2, incumbent must be IA Technical Level 1 trained and certified for the local computing environment.
- Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
Qualifications
Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
- 10-Point Other Veterans’ Rating
- 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
- 5-Point Veterans’ Preference
- Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee
- Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
- Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
- Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee (non-Army)
- Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement
- Disabled Veteran w/ a Service-Connected Disability, More than 10%, Less than 30%
- Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
- Prior Federal Service Employee
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
- Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
- United States Citizen Applying to a DCIPS Position
Army DCIPS positions apply Veteran’s Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement.
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.
Specialized and Other Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: * Experience in programming languages such as: Java, JavaScript, PHP, C#, ASP.NET, .NET Framework supporting information systems. AND
- Experience with system software and DEVSECOPS development life cycles such as: including systems documentation, design development, configuration management, data administration, systems integration, and testing.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GG/GS-11).
The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined:
(1) Attention to Detail – Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: completing thorough and accurate work independently, even in the most difficult or stressful situations; occasionally reviewing work completed by others.
(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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: resolving routine and non-routine problems, questions, or complaints; developing and maintaining strong, mutually supportive working relationships with customers; conducting evaluation of support to determine quality of services and customer satisfaction, and recommending procedural changes based on customer need or changes in policy and/or regulation.
(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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: convincingly conveying complex information to customers; presenting thoughts that are well-organized and demonstrating confidence in the facts and ideas; adjusting style when working with individuals with different levels of understanding; using various methods to explain and convey information.
(4) Problem Solving – Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: solving complex or sensitive problems by developing and proposing strategic alternatives; identifying possible conflicts and shared benefits; helping team anticipate problems and identifying and evaluating potential sources of information; providing feedback and coaching to others to help solve problems; engaging appropriate stakeholders when developing solutions in order to understand and incorporate multiple perspectives and needs; evaluating the effectiveness of decisions and adjusting future decisions as appropriate.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
- Customer Service
- Information Technology Configuration Management
- Problem Solving
- Requirements Analysis
- Technical Competence
NOTE: Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone–no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a T5 (or equivalent) security clearance.
- Incumbent (or Selectee) is required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training and obtain the required certification/recertification for this position as outlined in DoD Publication 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, dated 19 December 2005 (incorporating Change 1, 15 May 2008).
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
information sheet. * This is a Digital Technology Career Field (CF) position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
- Advance in Hire (AIH) May be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the Government.
- Recruitment incentive is not authorized.
- Relocation incentive is not authorized.
- This is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel (DCIPS) STEM-aligned position which may be eligible for a Targeted Local Market Supplement (TLMS) based on selectee qualifications.
- 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: $88183 – 156667 per year
Location: Virginia
Job date: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:05:26 GMT
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