IT SPECIALIST (APPSW)

Summary You will serve as a IT SPECIALIST (APPSW) in the TECHNOLOGY SERVICES ORGANIZATION of HQ US MARINE CORPS. Responsibilities You will lead and/or support efforts designed to identify potential improvements in the way information technology is applied to key business functions. You will serve as a technical advisor to the Programming Team Lead or Section Head specific to IT strategy, implementation planning and standard operating procedures and contribute to the growth and development of junior programmers. You will respond to problem reports from customers by advising on corrective actions. You will review production operations to identify, diagnose and correct production-processing issues. You will participate in all phases of the software development life cycle. You will analyze functional specifications and technical requirements in order to generate programming cost estimates for SCRs and meet mission objectives. You will analyze and resolve system or software failures and causes of failures to identify and implement preventative measures. You will prepare system documentation for purposes of improving software development process as needed. You will communicate 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. Education Additional Information This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 621 SOFTWARE DEVELOPER, proficiency level BASIC the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies. This position is eligible for part time, full time or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management. This position requires rotating shift work. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.