Information Technology Specialist (Application Software)

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: Attention to Detail - Studies operations and revises operational programs to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations and services provided. Customer Service - Ensures that software applications are fully operational.

Oral Communication - Contributes expertise to and provides advice and recommendations to leadership. 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.

Develops, designs, modifies, tests, and implements computer applications, software solutions, 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.