Career Opportunities
U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Office of Inspector General
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: Information Technology Specialist GS-2210-12/13
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 09-09NJ
Opening Date: Friday, January 23, 2009
CLOSING DATE: Friday, February 06, 2009
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
73,100.00 - 113,007.00 USD per year
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-time Permanent
LOCATION: 1 vacancy - Washington, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be accepted from US
Citizens, from current and former competitive service Federal employees,
and people eligible under special hiring authorities.
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is located in the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID),
Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Management, Information Management Division.
The Information Management (IM) Division of the Office of Inspector General (OIG),
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is responsible for managing overall
network infrastructure capability, application software solutions, and developing policies
and procedures in support of OIG mission. The IM division supports OIG headquarters office
and overseas regional offices. IM Division operates computer systems on a variety of
different platforms, operating systems, applications, and desktop configurations. In
addition, the IM Division supports remote access capability via Citrix to OIG headquarters
and its regional offices. In addition, IM ensures that the Information Technology needs
of all OIG customers are addressed by providing state-of-the art solutions. The goal is
to provide sound enterprise business solutions using the best technical approaches including
such techniques as; business process re-engineering, System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
methodologies, project management, Customer relationship management. The IM Division team
is also responsible for the confidentiality, integrity and availability of network,
systems and data.
Major Duties:
This position is located in the U.S. Agency for International Development,
Office of Inspector General, Office of Management, and Information Management Division.
The incumbent serves as the Database Management Specialist and is responsible for
designing and configuring database architectures, designing of databases to ensure
optimization, efficiency, and data integrity, and development of routines to transform
and organize raw data from external sources. As such, incumbent performs a wide range
of data management, data integration and database administration functions,
troubleshoots data integration, data transformation, data exchange, and database problems,
and leads studies to evaluate the effectiveness of current database methods and procedures.
You will plan and design systems architecture, analyze and refine system requirements
and translate systems requirements into application prototypes.
You will leverage web technologies to deliver software solutions to a widely dispersed
OIG User community.
You will analyze and conduct studies on Commercial of the shelf software (COTS)
and Government of the Shelf (GOTS) software solutions.
You will write, debug and maintain code for required software services.
You will develop reports and conduct trend analysis studies for management
to assess the efficiency and effectives OIG operations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
QUALIFICATIONS: APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE OFFICE OF
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT'S QUALIFICATION STANDARDS HANDBOOK.
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of
this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required
to successfully perform. Typically we would find this experience in work within this
field or a field that is closely related.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
For the GS-13: One (1) year specialized experience
equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal government. Examples of qualifying
experience include analyzing, designing, developing, and implementing a wide range of
software systems to support large scale User Communities; performing work such as identifying
designing database systems and developing software configurations; developing technical
standards and procedures for application prototypes, implementation and management; develops
and updates customer policies and procedures; resolving issues related to the delivery of
information technology services; serves as technical expert on the planning and coordination
of activities required to design, implement, and support application systems; independently
designs, develops, and manages major software projects.
For the GS-12: One (1) year of specialized experience
equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal government. Examples of qualifying
experience include assisting in the development and implementation of a wide range of software
systems to support large scale User Communities; assisting in or identifying designing of
database systems and developing software confurations and etc.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
In order to qualify for this position, you must possess a Top Secret clearance.
You must meet time-in-grade restrictions by the closing date of this announcement.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
You will be evaluated to determine: (1) if you meet the minimum qualifications
required and (2) the extent to which your application documents that you possess the
knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with this position as defined below. When
describing your knowledge, skills, and abilities, please be sure to give examples and
explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed,
the level of the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled,
etc.
KSAs
1. Ability to apply the System development life cycle and the
Rapid Application Development methodology to accomplish Application Development
projects to effectively meet organizational needs. (Please describe the various
phases in the System Development Life Cycle that you have experience in and how
you have used software prototypes to meet organizational initiatives.)
2. Skill in the application and use of various web and database
programming languages. (Please describe the various languages and products that you
have used relating to application development.)
3. Ability to analyze and define database needs and requirements.
(Please describe any data modeling, database structure, and database administration
experience.)
4. Knowledge of IT acquisitions, IT policy and planning, IT
project management, and system administration. (Please describe how you have applied
the above disciplines in various organizational projects, initiatives, and activities.)
5. Knowledge of customer service and support principles and
methods to support IT Customers (Please describe Help Desk or training experience you
have provided to Support End Users.)
Benefits:
The USAID/OIG offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:
Comprehensive health and life insurance
Competitive salaries
Generous retirement programs
Paid holidays, annual and sick leave
Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules
Paid employment related training and education
Subsidized transportation (Metro check)
Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degree, as applicable
Incentives and awards, as appropriate
Telecommuting, as appropriate
Long Term Care Insurance is offered
Flexible Spending Account is offered
Thrift Savings Plan (401 K Plan)
Other Advantages:
We are located in the beautifully designed Ronald Reagan Building (RRB) and
International Trade Center (ITC), which is within walking distance of the White House,
the Capitol, Smithsonian Museums, and much more! The RRB is easily accessible to the
Federal Triangle metro station (blue/orange line), has an on-site fitness center and
day care center, a DC Visitor and Information Center, food court, and an underground
parking garage.
Other Information:
When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not
obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected for this position.
Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher
level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and
administrative approval.
The materials you send with your application will not be returned.
Send only those materials needed to evaluate your application. Please do not place
your application in a notebook or binder.
The U.S. Agency for International Development is a particpant of E-verify. E-verify
provides an automated link to Federal database to help employers determine employment
eligibility of new hires and the validity of their social security numbers.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring
process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation
will be made on a case-by-case basis.
How To Apply:
Applications must be postmarked by the closing date and received within five (5)
working days of that date. If hand delivered, be sure your application is received
by the closing date.It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure that
his/her application is complete. The personnel office will not be responsible for
soliciting additional information from applicants.
If you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility,
you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) showing
your position, title, series, grade and eligibility.
1. A resume or OF-612, Optional Application for Federal
Employment, which can be obtained at
http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of612.pdf. Applications must include the following:
Vacancy announcement number, and title and grade(s) of position for which you
are applying;
Full name, social security number, day and evening telephone numbers, mailing address,
country of citizenship. If applicable, reinstatement eligibility, and highest Federal
civilian grade held on a permanent basis.
Name, city and state of high school and colleges/universities attended with date(s)
of diploma. For college include major and type and date of degree(s).
Job title, salaries, employer's name and addresses, supervisor's name and telephone
number (indicate if we may contact your current and former supervisors), starting and
ending dates, hours per week and any unpaid or non-paid work experience that relates
to this vacancy.
Job related training courses, special skills, certificates and licenses, honors,
awards and publications.
2. If a particular level of education/certification is required
or you are asking us to qualify you based on education, you must submit a copy of your
college transcript. Credit for college education will be given if it was obtained
through an accredited university.
3. Status candidates and reinstatement eligibles (current or former government
employees) must provide a copy of the last or most recent SF-50, 'Notice of Personnel
Action' which indicates proof of competitive status (reflecting career,
career-conditional or reinstatement eligibility.
4. Candidates eligible for other non-competitive appointments must
present appropriate documentation reflecting their eligibility).
5. All current Federal employees should provide a copy of their current
performance appraisal (must be within 18 months from the closing date of the announcement).
6. If you are a federal employee seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility you
must submit proof you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704
for ICTAP. In addition to your application/resume, you must include a copy of the agency
notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating and a copy of your most recent SF-50
noting current position, grade level, and duty location. You must clearly annotate your
application package to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
7. Responses to the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities(KSAs).
Please provide a narrative statement addressing each KSA separately.
8. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required
to register under the Military Selective Service Act. The Defense Authorization Act of 1986
requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
9. We may hire at any of the grades shown in this announcement. You are
encouraged to identify the grade level (s) or salary for which you wish to be considered.
10. Applications mailed using government postage or through an
internal Federal government mail system will not be considered.
Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were separated under honorable conditions may
be eligible for veterans' preference. For service beginning after
October 15, 1976, the veteran must have served the required length of time and have a Campaign Badge, Expeditionary
Medal, a service-connected disability, or have served in the Gulf War between August 2, 1990, and January 2, 1992.
The Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) gives veterans access to
job vacancies that might otherwise be closed to them. The law allows eligible veterans to compete for vacancies advertised
under agency's promotion procedures when the agency is seeking applications from outside of its own workforce.
To claim veterans' preference, veterans should be ready to provide a copy of their DD-214, Certificate of Release or
Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof. Veterans with service connected disability and others claiming 10 point preference
will need to submit Form SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference.
For more specifics on all veterans employment issues such as Veterans preference or special appointing authorities see
the VetGuide.
Social Security Number - Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive
Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law
or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks,
and others who may know you. Failure to provide your Social Security Number on your application materials, will result in
your application not being processed
Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine
qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the
information in your application.
False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be
hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
Your application package must contain the following information or it will be marked incomplete:
Narrative statement (written by applicant) explaining how the applicant's experience relates to the evaluation
of the KSAs.
Contact Information:
Nealy Johnson
Phone: 202-712-4189
Fax: 202-216-3392
Email: recruitmentoig@usaid.gov
Or write:
US Agency for International Development
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.,
Room 8.07A
Washington, DC 20523-8700
US
Fax: 202-216-3392
What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your
qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be
referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect
to make a selection within 60 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be
notified of the outcome.
EEO Policy Statement
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status,
disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities
where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application
and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for
reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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