IT SPECIALIST

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Duties * You will provide data warehousing and business intelligence in support of enterprise application/interface efforts and systems development, as well as communication systems design and specifications. * You will assist in providing interface design, portal management and support of website planning/design, RF systems design and specifications, and support for enterprise application/interface efforts. * You will work in design and management of business systems, interface with operational technology (e.g. Internet Connection Systems (ICS)), and systems development using standard business systems design and systems development processes. * You will analyze and refine systems requirements and consult with customers to refine functional requirements and translates functional requirement into design specifications. * You will work with customers to test applications/systems and assure software, data, and systems quality and functionality. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must be a US Citizen. * Must be determined suitable for federal employment. * Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. * New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov * Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. * You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. * You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license. * This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. * You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases. * This position is designated as a Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce position. You must obtain and maintain the credentials as described in SECNAV M-5239.2 for specialty area Software Developer (641) level Basic within 12 months of appointment. * This is a bargaining unit position. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate one year of Information Technology (IT) related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency includes: Reviewing customer practices and IT systems to ensure operating procedures are followed. 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 includes: Analyzes clients/customer requirements of current software and hardware problems and ensures changes in the requirements are addressed. 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 includes: Presenting information to end users on IT related issues (i.e., identify security violations and recommend corrective actions, viruses and spillages, etc.). 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 includes: Identifying and solving problems by gathering and applying information from a variety of materials or sources that provide several alternatives. Investigate customer/client request and ensure the most viable solutions are being used to resolve problems. GS-9:
In addition to the four competencies above, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Providing software development and data system development support; 2) Implementing design changes in response to changes in customer functional requirements; 3) Analyzing and translating technical specifications into integrated systems for business processes; and 4) Technical proficiency in software development, data science, and/or data systems. GS-7:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-5 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Assisting customers with the troubleshooting of software; 2) Working knowledge of technical systems, system design, software development, data science, and/or data structures; 3) Performing tasks related to software development; and 4) Assisting in implementing technical specifications into systems for business processes. 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/https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-b/ 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 Applicants may qualify with the following education in lieu of the specialized experience qualification: For GS-9:
A master's or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; or, graduate education that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.
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2 full years (36 hours) of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; or, graduate education that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. For GS-7:
A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement (see job opportunity announcement for additional information) from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management, and my education has equipped me with the competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position as described in the job opportunity announcement.
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1 full year (18 hours) of graduate level education from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; or, graduate education that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. *DEGREE AUDITS ARE NOT AN ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR TRANSCRIPTS. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Pay Ranges (see Federal-Navy Locale Pay Tables and 2210 series Special Salary Rate tables):
Los Angeles: 07 - $58,752 to $76,380; 09 - $69,298 to $90,087
San Diego: 07 - $56,654 to $73,652; 09 - $66,732 to $86,750
Vacancy may be filled at either location, San Diego or Port Hueneme (Los Angeles). Several vacancies may be filled. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected

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