Computer Scientist (Open Until Filled) Job in Oklahoma City - 98144193 - ZAGGEKFRZTDEU

Job Title:
Computer Scientist (OPEN UNTIL FILLED)

Department:
Department Of The Air Force

Agency:
Air Force Materiel Command

Job Announcement Number:
AFMC-457517-GS1550-9V-OCA

SALARY RANGE:
$68,809.00 - $89,450.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 to Thursday, March 29, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:GS-1550-12

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time Career/Career Conditional

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
12

DUTY LOCATIONS:
Few vacancies - TINKER AFB, OK

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

Tinker Air Force Base plays a key role in managing and maintaining the sophisticated weapon systems that keep America's air defenses strong.  A highly skilled workforce of more than 24,000 civilians and military personnel work together to complete the Air Force mission.  Whatever your background or expertise, you will find rewarding career opportunities at Tinker.

This announcement will be used to fill positions under the Expedited Hiring Authority for Acquisition Positions.  Acquisition positions are those that the Department of Defense has deemed as shortage positions to which agencies can recruit and directly appoint qualified persons.  This announcement is open to accept resumes from candidates interested in helping Tinker Air Force Base meet our mission requirements for the acquisition of systems, equipment, facilities, and services.  In addition, qualified applicants may or may not be entitled to:

- Recruitment Incentive (Note : Recruitment incentives are not authorized for current Department of Defense civilian employees)

- Travel and Relocation Expenses (Permanent Change of Station - PCS)

The full performance level: GS-12

NOTE:  NEW APPOINTMENTS SHALL BE MADE AT THE MINIMUM RATE OF THE APPROPRIATE GRADE UNLESS REGULATORY GUIDANCE PERMITS OTHERWISE.

Applications will be rated as vacancies occur

NOTE:  Notices of Results (NORs) will not be sent to applicants under this authority

Applications will be retained on file for 12 months.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM U.S. CITIZENS (REGARDLESS OF RESIDENCE).
• YOU NEED NOT BE A CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEE TO APPLY.

Additional Duty Location Info:
Few vacancies - TINKER AFB, OK


The primary purpose of these positions is to develop new, or modify methods and techniques to store, manipulate and transfer information by means of software design and analysis of web and database programs used in a management information system.  Incumbents perform detailed design, code, and test of computer programs and software for computer networks used in support of a systems environment.  Provides technical information to other scientists, engineers, and support personnel on the functions and operations of the application and operating system software used in the integrated network communications environment.  Performs special operation program tests to assess performance in accordance with design specifications and time sequencing requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree in computer science, or a bachelor’s degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science.  At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have been in any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

In addition to the basic requirements, applicants must have one year specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 (grade level, pay schedule, pay band, etc.) level in the federal service.  Specialized experience is defined as applying the theoretical foundations of computer science, including computer system architecture and system software organization, in performing detailed design, code, and test of computer programs and software used in computer systems and computer networks.

The description of your work experience (OF-612, resume, or other acceptable written format) must clearly demonstrate that you have gained and currently possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

1. Skill in applying the theoretical foundations of computer science techniques, methods, and theories, principles and procedures, and information structures/theoretical models for such representation and transformations.

2.Ability to develop new or modify methods and techniques to store, manipulate and transfer information as it applies to networks and database programs/information systems.

3.Working knowledge of computer operating systems and computer programming languages and development tools, for example, Java/J2EE, SQL, PL/SQL, HTML/DHTML, XML/XSL, JSP, CSS, ADA, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, VB6, Hibernate, Spring, Ant, Oracle Application Server 10g /11g, Toad, SQL Developer, Eclipse, Jdeveloper, and Oracle Developer Suite 10g.

4. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, to provide guidance and customer support, to exchange technical information, and to render decisions and opinions. 

NOTE:  Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if the applicant can show that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited education institutions in the United States.  Please cut and paste the following website link into your browser to access a Fact Sheet that provides additional information.

http://www.tinker-af.org/jobs/docs/Foreign%20Education%20Eval%20Sheet.doc

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS

1.  These positions have been designated as acquisition positions and are covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).  Work requires the appropriate APDP certification and employees will be required to maintain certifications through appropriate training within established deadlines.

2.  Employees must meet, or be capable of meeting, Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of each position.

3.  Employees are expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education Requirements.

Physical Demands:  The work is primarily sedentary, but requires some physical exertion such as walking, bending, crouching, and lifting as may be typical in a software support facility.  Occasional lifting of moderately heavy items is required.  No special agility or dexterity is required. 

Working Environment:  Most work is in an office environment, but may require activity in maintenance shop areas, and in a laboratory environment.

Incumbent is required to travel via military or commercial aircraft in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations.

Incumbent may be required to work overtime.

Incumbent may be required to acquire and maintain an appropriate security clearance.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

BASIS OF RATING

No written test is required. You will be rated on the detailed description and quality of your experience described in the application (i.e. Optional Application for Federal Employment, OF-612, or other acceptable written application format) in combination with your responses to the occupational questions in this document.

BENEFITS:

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees.This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp

OTHER INFORMATION:

Other Information regarding Citizenship, Priority Placement Registrants, Retired Civil Employees, Credit for Unpaid or Volunteer Experience, Veteran's Preference, Military Spouse Preference, and Certain Military Spouse Eligibility (E.O. 13473), etc. is available on our website at http://www.tinker-af.org/jobs/otherinfo.htm

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes all of the following steps:

1.  A complete Occupational Questionnaire

2.  Your resume or OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment (which can be obtained from www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of612.pdf)

3.  Additional Required Documents (such as college transcripts, proper documentation of veteran's status, etc) - A complete listing can be found under Required Documents.

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) on Thursday, March 29, 2012

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 occupational questionnaire.Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdfusing the following Vacancy ID 457517.Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144

NOTE:To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.

If you cannot apply online:

1.Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire

2.Print this OPM Form 1203-FX to provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf and

3.Fax the competed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144.Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for you fax transmission.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

For a complete list of required documents, go to the website linked below.  It is your responsibility to provide the appropriate documents needed to determine your eligibility and/or qualifications for this announcement.  DO NOT provide letters of appreciation, copies of performance appraisals, position descriptions, etc. 

http://www.tinker-af.org/jobs/requireddocs.htm

NOTE: Should you have any questions about the application process, rather than inquire by e-mail you are encouraged to call and speakwith a Human Resource Representative at either the Job Information Center at (405) 734-0695 or the Delegated Examining Office at (405) 739-3272.Hours are 8:00-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Job Information Center
Phone: (405)739-3273
Email: AFPC.DEO@TINKER.AF.MIL Agency Information:
TINKER AIR FORCE BASE
AFPC/DPIDOE TAFB Operating Location
4028 HILLTOP ROAD
TINKER AFB, OK 73145-2713
USA

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the application process is completed in its entirety, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements.  A review will be made of your online questionnaire ALONG WITH the documentation you submitted to support your responses.  After a review of qualifications, applicants may be contacted for an interview.