IT Specialist (APPSW)

To qualify for an IT Specialist (APPSW), your qualifications must include: 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 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 below. 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 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, 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.
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