Information Technology Specialist (Appsw) Job in Tacoma - 94585047 - ZAIBPS/XRXLRG

Job Title:
Information Technology Specialist (APPSW)

Department:
Department Of The Air Force

Agency:
Air National Guard Units

Job Announcement Number:
CK400967BD

SALARY RANGE:
$61,255.00 - $79,628.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Wednesday, December 07, 2011 to Wednesday, December 21, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:GS-2210-11

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time Career/Career Conditional

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
11

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - Tacoma, WA

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED

This position is for a National Guard Non-Dual status (NDS) technician only. The position meets the criteria of the NDS Management plan as follows: The position resides within the infrastructure and supports functions of the state National Guard; the incumbent is not subject to mobilization nor is the work described part of the military mission and the incumbent does not perform a key advisory or essential administration role that is inherently military. For this reason, veterans' preference is not used for hiring and retention. You may disregard any reference to questions or information contained in this announcement pertaining to veterans' preference.

This is position is located at Camp Murray in Tacoma, WA.  The purpose of this position is to perform studies of new or modified computer applications, develop a plan to accomplish the needed work, and to perform required programming work.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizenship or National
• R?sum? and supporting documents (See How to Apply)
• Prior Federal experience is not required

Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Tacoma, WA

• Conducts studies to determine needed software application equipment and recommends improvements to current systems
• Codes, tests, debugs, and documents web-based application programs
• Develops reports on the status of projects for those assigned
• Writes and maintains application operation instructions for assigned programs
• Determines material requirements, hardware capabilities, and overall impact on application systems resources 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements described below:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Information technology related experience that demonstrates possession of each of the four required competencies related to attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. Experience includes but is not limited to: working with hardware configuration, program design and module development and ensuring it is completed accurately and timely; assisting customers in navigating and accessing databases/programs using various interface methods; making recommendations in standard customer support procedures; analyzing program specifications; testing and debugging completed applications; and maintaining user instructions for programs. (Note: This experience must be demonstrated on your resume/supporting documents.)

In addition to the basic requirements, you must also possess:

Specialized Experience: At least one full-time year (12-months) of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, during which you have:

• identified the IT needs of agency personnel;
• analyzed the IT requirements necessary to meet user needs;
• planned, designed and implemented secure, cost-effective IT solutions that best satisfy user needs and that are consistent with specified guidelines;
• operated and maintained IT systems;
• and developed, implemented, and modified web-based application software.

OR

Education: You have completed three full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a PhD, or completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics or technology management or a degree that contains a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks. (Must Submit College Transcripts)

OR

Combination: You have a combination of the type of education and experience described which would qualify for this position. (Note: Only graduate level education in excess of 36 semester hours may be used in combination with specialized experience to qualify for this position at the GS-11 level.)

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Once the application process is complete, a review of resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

• Knowledge of systems software methods, development concepts, and techniques to optimize software components
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art system software technology and application software tools 
• Knowledge of requirement analysis and system modification methods
• Ability to design, test, and debug large complex programs

BENEFITS:

The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp

OTHER INFORMATION:

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov ).

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible see http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Résumé
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire
3. Other supporting documents: 

• College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education
• ICTAP/CTAP documentation, if applicable
  

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov/.

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID CK400967. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Your complete Application Package (containing the above required documents) must be received no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 21, 2011.

If you cannot complete the application process using one of options identified in the "How to Apply" section, please contact our office for alternate application procedures.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Midwest Services Branch
Phone: (816)426-5706
Email: KANSASCITY@OPM.GOV Agency Information:
OPM Midwest Services Branch
Call or e-mail us with your questions
Thank You, MO 00000
USA

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your score, you may be referred to the hiring official. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview.

You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).