What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Specialist (APPSW) position at USAJOBS?
Duties
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides the OIG with a wide range of products and services in the areas of application development, infrastructure services, technical support, web development and information security. OIT oversees and manages both the IT security and records management programs. Additionally, OIT performs all information management functions, including but not limited to overseeing information technology purchases and acquisitions.
Responsibilities
At the GS-5 level, the ideal candidate will perform the following duties:
Conditions of Employment
Selectees will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF-306), prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. False statements or responses on your resume or questionnaire can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.
If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
The selectee will be required to complete a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the I-9 Form. We will compare information provided on the I-9 Form to records available from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The system confirms employee's identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Learn more about e-verify , including your rights and responsibilities.
Upon appointment, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450. You will need to provide the information annually.
Qualifications
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Applicant must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade or equivalent band level of responsibility in the Federal Service.
Qualifying Specialized Experience Must Demonstrate The Following
GS-05: IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.
OR
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in from an accredited college or university in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics or technology management
GS-07: (1) Aid in designing and developing low-code applications and solutions using technologies like the Microsoft Power Platform; (2) Utilize basic functionalities to craft routine, user-centric solutions that satisfy business needs. (3) Participates in the development, modernization, and migration of information systems and data into Cloud Infrastructure; and (4)Assist with providing technical support services to customers in an expeditious manner to meet the customers' needs.
EDUCATION: 1 full academic year of graduate education at an accredited college or university in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics or technology management
OR 1 full academic year of graduate education in one or more of the fields identified above that required the development or adaption of applications, systems or networks.
OR
Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a bachelor's degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 2.95 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.45 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. Note: Grade point averages should be rounded to one decimal point. For example, 2.95 is rounded to 3.0, and 2.94 is rounded to 2.9. If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) was taken on a pass/fail or similar basis, your claim must be based on class standing or membership in an Honor Society.
OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION At least 1 year of combined graduate education and experience as defined in paragraphs above.
Applicants must meet the qualifications for this position within thirty (30) days of the closing date of this announcement.
In Addition To The Above Specialized Experience, Applicants Must Also Meet The IT-Related Proficiency Level For All Four Of The Competencies Listed Below
Education
This position does not have a mandatory education requirement.
All materials must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement.
All education claimed by applicants will be verified.
Additional Information
EPA OIG provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed in this vacancy announcement.
Payment of relocation expenses is NOT authorized.
All the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application, by checking reference and through other means, such as the interview process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work.
Additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides the OIG with a wide range of products and services in the areas of application development, infrastructure services, technical support, web development and information security. OIT oversees and manages both the IT security and records management programs. Additionally, OIT performs all information management functions, including but not limited to overseeing information technology purchases and acquisitions.
Responsibilities
At the GS-5 level, the ideal candidate will perform the following duties:
- Aid in designing and developing routine low-code applications and solutions using technologies like the Microsoft Power Platform;
- Utilize basic functionalities to craft routine, user-centric solutions that satisfy business needs;
- Aid in the design and implementation of data fields that are the foundation of robust applications;
- Participate in the development, modernization, and migration of information systems and data into Cloud Infrastructure;
- Support the embedding of business rules that align with business strategies and objectives.
- Participate in designing and developing low-code applications and solutions using technologies like the Microsoft Power Platform;
- Utilize basic functionalities to craft general, user-centric solutions that satisfy business needs;
- Participate in the design and implementation of data fields that are the foundation of robust applications;
- Utilize documentation skills to contribute to evolving data management and maintaining data integrity and coherence across the organization;
- Assist with embedding and managing business rules to ensure they align with business strategies and objectives;
- Review web usage and performance statistics provided by Google Analytics and other tools to assist in the preparation of metric reports and narratives;
- Assists in the development, modernization, and migration of information systems and data into Cloud Infrastructure.
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen.
- Background Investigation Required.
Selectees will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF-306), prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. False statements or responses on your resume or questionnaire can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.
If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
The selectee will be required to complete a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the I-9 Form. We will compare information provided on the I-9 Form to records available from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The system confirms employee's identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Learn more about e-verify , including your rights and responsibilities.
Upon appointment, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450. You will need to provide the information annually.
Qualifications
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Applicant must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade or equivalent band level of responsibility in the Federal Service.
Qualifying Specialized Experience Must Demonstrate The Following
GS-05: IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.
OR
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in from an accredited college or university in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics or technology management
GS-07: (1) Aid in designing and developing low-code applications and solutions using technologies like the Microsoft Power Platform; (2) Utilize basic functionalities to craft routine, user-centric solutions that satisfy business needs. (3) Participates in the development, modernization, and migration of information systems and data into Cloud Infrastructure; and (4)Assist with providing technical support services to customers in an expeditious manner to meet the customers' needs.
EDUCATION: 1 full academic year of graduate education at an accredited college or university in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics or technology management
OR 1 full academic year of graduate education in one or more of the fields identified above that required the development or adaption of applications, systems or networks.
OR
Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a bachelor's degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 2.95 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.45 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. Note: Grade point averages should be rounded to one decimal point. For example, 2.95 is rounded to 3.0, and 2.94 is rounded to 2.9. If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) was taken on a pass/fail or similar basis, your claim must be based on class standing or membership in an Honor Society.
OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION At least 1 year of combined graduate education and experience as defined in paragraphs above.
Applicants must meet the qualifications for this position within thirty (30) days of the closing date of this announcement.
In Addition To The Above Specialized Experience, Applicants Must Also Meet The IT-Related Proficiency Level For All Four Of The Competencies Listed Below
- Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
- Customer Service: Ability to coordinate cyber operations with other organization functions or support activities.
- Oral communication: Ability to communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal means.
- Problem Solving: Ability to interpret and understand complex and rapidly evolving concepts; ability to think critically.
Education
This position does not have a mandatory education requirement.
All materials must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement.
All education claimed by applicants will be verified.
Additional Information
EPA OIG provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed in this vacancy announcement.
Payment of relocation expenses is NOT authorized.
All the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application, by checking reference and through other means, such as the interview process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work.
Additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.
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