IT SPECIALIST (APPSW/INET) (Title 5)

To be considered for qualification, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following: Specialized Experience Required Possess at least 1-year equivalent experience to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) or equivalent: Knowledge required by this position must include a high-level understanding of the information management systems and their impact on each other. AND Technical expertise in application software development methods for integrating and optimizing components within the area of responsibility. AND Technical expertise in applications software development concepts and techniques sufficient to applying computer assisted software engineering tools to the design and development process. AND In-depth understanding of computer equipment and assigned system software in order to provide guidance to less experienced co-workers in resolving programming problems. AND Knowledge of current state-of-the-art application software development and related computer equipment sufficient to design, evaluate code, test, and de-bug large and complex programs. AND Technical expertise in requirement analysis methods to develop systems modifications and knowledge of pertinent government regulations. AND Knowledge of and skill in applying IT concepts, principles, methods, and practices along with current programming/scripting languages, internet technologies and protocols in order to analyze the internet potential of systems, networks, and data; new and emerging information technologies and/or industry trends; and the command IT infrastructure for creating internet applications that enhance user-developed content; meeting business and technical requirements; providing internet services that optimize customer experience; and creating web pages. AND In-depth knowledge of the organizational structures, functions, work processes/programs of agency organizations, as well as a high degree of analytical ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, and devise solutions to problems which will increase the effectiveness of the functional area business process. AND Knowledge of cost benefit analysis to analyze and study current and desired systems and recommend the most cost-effective systems for local application or web-based application. AND The ability to communicate effectively both written and orally. AND The ability to communicate complex software development and analysis requirements to non-technical personnel (e.g., end users, functional area experts and management).
This position is part of the J1, and is located at Camp Mabry in Austin, TX. The purpose of the position is to engineer (plan, design, develop, test, implement, support and maintain) applications and serve as the technical expert for application development. Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.