IT SPECIALIST (APPSW)

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector AND in addition, demonstrate the four competencies below. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: designing, programing, documenting, developing, modifying, testing, installing, implementing, analyzing, and translating new or existing applications software (e.g. Java, COBOL, CICS programs, JCL, DB2, Oracle); AND support all aspects of Software Change Requests (SCRs); experience in the programming, trouble shooting and unit testing of source code in support of the MCTFS mainframe system AND generating programming cost estimates for SCRs. 1. Attention to Detail – Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency includes: preparing system documentation for purposes of improving software development process as needed. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: supporting efforts designed to identify potential improvements in the way information technology is applied to key business functions. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: communicating clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with peers and leadership within the organization as well as other federal agencies, military services and throughout the DOD. 4. Problem Solving – Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: analyzing and resolving system or software failures and causes of failures to identify and implement preventative measures. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ 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.
You will serve as a IT SPECIALIST (APPSW) in the TECHNOLOGY SERVICES ORGANIZATION of HQ US MARINE CORPS.