Information Technology Specialist (Application Software)

Summary

This position is located in the Executive Secretariat Office of Executive Technology (S/ES-ET). You will serve as an Information Technology Specialist (Application Software) responsible for the design documentation development modification testing installation implementation and support of new or existing applications software for the office.

Duties

• Develops designs modifies tests and implements computer applications softwaresolutions and specialized utility programs.
• Sets standards and policies in IT program areas that establish interpret and enforce technical requirements and methodologies for the organization.
• Independently plans coordinates and monitors application development and testing activities to ensure systems meet functional operational and security requirements.
• Evaluates new and updated Windows-based technologies and services and develops recommendations regarding their potential adoption to support office mission requirements.
• Serves as a recognized technical authority representing the office in meetings with customers and stakeholders on matters involving application software development application hosting services and related technology solutions.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Obtain/maintain eligibility to access Sensitive Compartmented Information

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.

NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions per 5CFR 300 Subpart F.

Applicants applying for the GS-14 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience listed below:

1. Attention to Detail -Studies operations and revises operational programs to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations and services provided.
2. Customer Service - Ensures that software applications are fully operational.
3. Oral Communication - Contributes expertise to and provides advice and recommendations to leadership.
4. Problem Solving -Troubleshoots analyses problem determinations casual isolations and priority technical direction-setting.

AND Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

Experience developing designing modifying testing and implementing computer applications software solutions and specialized utility programs.
Experience advising upper-level management on application design capabilities architecture considerations and long-term maintenance responsibilities to resolve complex- technical challenges.
Experience consulting with customers to evaluate functional requirements and translate operational needs into technical solutions using Windows-based platforms.
Experience analyzing industry trends and developments in application hosting technologies.

NOTE: In order to qualify for this position your experience MUST be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific intensive training (for example IT certification) as appropriate. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Additional information

• To request a reasonable accommodation foradditionaltime on thetimed sections of theassessment pleasesubmityour request using the Request a Reasonable Accommodation button within theAssessment Application.

  Forall otherreasonable accommodationsat the U.S. Department of State please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations(OAA)at .

  OAAis responsible forreviewing andadjudicatingreasonable accommodation(RA)requests for the Assessment Battery being usedfor this following applies to all RA requests:

  • RA requestscoveradditionaltime on timed sections only.

  • Applicantssubmittinga RA request MUST attach supporting medical documentation signed by a licensed treatingmedical provider. The documentation should describe the nature severity and expected duration of the conditionidentifythe relevant medical condition or diagnosis and explain the basis for the requested extension. RA requests that do notcontainsupporting medical documentation attachmentsatthetime ofinitialrequest may be subject to further review.

  • Note:the following documents do not on their own qualify for automatic approval oftheRA request:Schedule A letters VA benefits lettersorSSA letters.

  • Applicants MUSTsubmittheir application before the vacancy closes even if pending anaccommodationdecision.

  • Applicants are encouraged to carefully follow instructions related to medical documentation provided in the vacancy announcement prior to beginning the RA process.

  • Applicants will have 48 hours after their RA request isadjudicatedto complete the assessment generated after the allottedtimeframewill not be admissible and the applicant will not be considered further for the vacancy.

  • If a different type of RA is needed please contact OAA directly at .

• If eligible situational telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in this Bureau for up to 240 days and may require a higher or lower security clearance. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
• Agency & Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP & ICTAP):View OPMs CTAP & ICTAP eligibilitywebsite for more information. You must be rated in the Well-Qualified category and submit supporting documents under the required documents section of this announcement to receive selection priority be considered Well-Qualified applicants must: score an85 or above meet Minimum Qualifications and demonstrateproficiencyin some but notall major aspects of the position.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Required Experience:

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