INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST - naval air station pensacola, United States - Department of Defense

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    Duties * You will monitor established software applications to prevent technological deficiencies impacting quality assurance. * You will integrate a system application tool to meet performance management requirements. * You will resolve software failures by revising applications of software operating capabilities. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must be a US Citizen. * Must be determined suitable for federal employment. * Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.

    * New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

    To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e- * Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level.

    This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

    * Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.

    * Males born after must be registered for Selective Service.

    * You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.

    Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

    * This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites.

    You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. Qualifications For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

    The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.


    • 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.

    In addition to your experience demonstrating the four competencies above, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

    Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Performing work that involves the planning, installation, configuration, testing, implementation, and management of the systems server environment in support of the organization's IT architecture and business needs; 2) Administering information technology systems to ensure effective system operation.; 3) Designing software, hardware, and technology architecture that optimize user's performance to accomplish required business outcomes; 4) Transforming applications and systems to utilize current technologies and methodologies to meet new business and regulatory requirements; 5) Designing, documenting, developing, modifying, testing, installing, implementing, and supporting new or existing application software; and 6) Solving IT systems and application problems.


    NOTE:
    THIS INFORMATION MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

    Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
    Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information This position has been designated as a Cyber Workforce position in the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) role of (632) Systems Development proficiency level (Intermediate) and, as a condition of employment. The incumbent of the position is required to maintain qualifications in accordance with DON Cyber Workforce Program requirements of SECNAV M The incumbent participates in a continuous learning (CL) program as described inSECNAVINST5239.20A and SECNAV M An annual 20 hour minimum of Cyber Workforce related continuous learning must be documented in a current individual development plan signed by both the employee and supervisor. 2.The incumbent must obtain the required credentials within 12 months of appointment and maintain those credentials as described in SECNAV M for DCWF role of (632) Systems Development proficiency level Intermediate. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.


    Federal annuitant information:

    The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.


    Policy information may be found at:
    PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.


    ICTAP Applicants:

    To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher.

    ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate.

    For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link:
    Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. * Benefits Help 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement.

    You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

    • Accountability
    • APPLICATION SOFTWARE
    • APPLICATION/SYSTEM REENGINEERING
    • Attention to Detail
    • Customer Service
    • Decision Making
    • Flexibility
    • Influencing/Negotiating
    • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CUSTOMER SUPPORT
    • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
    • Integrity/Honesty
    • Interpersonal Skills
    • Learning
    • PROBLEM SOLVING
    • Reading Comprehension
    • Reasoning
    • Self-Management
    • Stress Tolerance
    • SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
    • Teamwork You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be ta