Not Required

Duties

Two separate positions, Information Technology Specialist (Applications Software) and Information Technology Specialist (Architecture Enterprises) are being advertised. Please see associated duties for each position below.,IT Specialist (Applications Software) duties include, but are not limited to:,Leading Agile projects that deliver technical designs, deployable increments, maintenance releases and finished software applications as they may relate to any MRP mission program.,Acting as an expert technical liaison to support any contracted development effort that will deliver software applications intended to support any MRP mission program.,Acting as an expert technical liaison to support any MRP mission program in the development of statements of work (SOW) intended for the contracted development of software applications.,Ensuring all developed code by self or subordinates meets all defined security requirements as defined by the Security branch.,Providing tier 3 technical support to any applicable MRP mission software application.,IT Specialist (Enterprise Architecture) duties include, but are not limited to:,Serves as technical expert responsible for assisting in designing and deploying system architectures including components, specifications, and infrastructure for centralized and distributed applications.,Researches emerging methods and tools for integrating system development strategies into IT projects to maintain project timelines and development costs.,Aids in establishing policy, standards and guidelines which serve to communicate Agency direction for introducing new application systems to the infrastructure.,Provide direction and leadership in the acquisition of contractor services to support the implementation of application architecture for the agency.,Develops strategies to ensure IT project leaders and application developers apply, use, and maintain version control when working with multiple vendor products and services on systems development projects.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL IT Specialist (Applications Software) position: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Developing and maintaining cloud-native software solutions using full-stack technologies (.NET Platform, Java, and/or frameworks like Vue.js, Angular, React), databases (Microsoft SQL, Oracle Database, PostgreSQL, Cosmos, and/or DynamoDB), and cloud platforms (Azure Kubernetes Services, Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service, Amazon ECS, Azure App Services, and/or IaaS) AND Diagnosing and resolving issues related to performance, cybersecurity, outages, and errors across applications, databases, middleware, and cloud layers AND Using generative AI tools, such as GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer, Codeium, Tabnine, JetBrains AI Assistant, Cursor or similar AI large language models, to assist in secure software development and analysis. FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL IT Specialist (Enterprise Architecture) position: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Administering and supporting enterprise Linux environments (e.g., RHEL) using tools such as Red Hat Satellite. Interpreting IT policies, standards and guidelines; evaluating and recommending adoption of new or enhanced approaches to delivering IT and storage services. Performing installation, maintenance, modification, operation and coordination of the Linux, VMware, Windows operating systems. Installing and maintaining all hardware and system software and interfaces between systems; diagnosing system failures to isolate the source of problems between equipment, network system software, operating systems, application programs and recommending and/or taking corrective action. Developing and implement migration and backup strategies including planning for continuity of operations during the deployment of new server / cloud technologies. Managing special projects that have a significant impact on the delivery of customer support services, e.g., infrastructure or data relocation. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. In addition, all applicants qualifying based on experience must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Applicants must demonstrate possession of these competencies within the body of the resume; no separate statements addressing them are required. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, 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 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

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Other Information

Two separate positions, Information Technology Specialist (Applications Software) and Information Technology Specialist (Enterprise Architecture) are being concurrently advertised. Selectees may choose any of the following duty station locations: Raleigh, NC; Fort Collins, CO; Minneapolis, MN; or Kansas City, KS/MO. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee. Locality pay will vary based upon the selectee's duty location. A final salary determination will be made upon selection. First time hires to the federal government normally start at the lowest rate of the salary range for the grade selected. Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here. Some lifting of equipment such as microcomputers and printers may required.