IT Specialist (APPSW)
This Notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which there is a severe shortage of candidates. We have a severe shortage of qualified applicants for our Information Technology Specialist positions. To help us fill these jobs, we have been granted Direct Hire Authority or DHA for IT Specialist by Executive Order 13833. This means that when we have a vacant job, we can hire any qualified candidate, either from this notice or from any source. The benefit of submitting your materials for consideration via this notice is that your submission may be shared with a hiring manager if they request resumes from this notice. Initial appointments are made lasting longer than 1 year, but not to exceed 4 years. GSA, may extend an appointment up to 4 additional years. No individual hired under this DHA can serve in excess of 8 years with GSA, and cannot be transferred to positions that are not IT positions. Key facts about this DHA notice:
TTS is seeking to fill multiple TERM appointments at the GS15 level. Positions may be located in Washington, DC; San Francisco, CA; Chicago, IL; New York, NY or Full-time Telework. Salary to be determined upon selection, depending on duty location. Full Time telework is negotiable after the selection (i.e., official worksite/duty location is the residence of the selectee). Current civil service employees will receive new appointments if selected under this Direct Hire Authority. Any selections made will be contacted by Human Resources. No additional status notifications will be sent. Your application status will not change from application received/in review even after the public notice has closed. Once DHA Public Notice closes, no additional selections can be made. You must perform the following Major Duties utilizing expert level skill, mastery knowledge and significant IT
Experience:
Expert Software Engineer/Applications Developer:
Serves as an expert software engineer/ applications developer and consultant, managing and directingmultiple highly complex and innovative IT projects and initiatives. This includes translating technicalspecifications into programming specifications; developing, customizing, and/or acquiring applicationssoftware programs; and testing, debugging, and maintaining software program. Project Leadership:
Provides expert technical advice, leadership, and direction on all software engineering related issues for the improvement of the product. Determines project objectives and sets priorities; anticipates potentialthreats and opportunities. Provides expert leadership and guidance in how to use user research findings to influence software product development. Establishes a shared understanding across team members and stakeholders. Leads, coordinates, communicates, integrates and is accountable for the overall success of the program, ensuring alignment with critical agency priorities. Provides Leadership to Ad Hoc Teams:
Leads cross functional teams at scale or in highly complex environments to develop innovative software and/or services. Focuses team efforts towards current goals and priorities. Plans, develops, and executes large scale IT projects that transform the manner in which work is accomplished. Determines the size, skills, and roles necessary for an ad hoc team to deliver a product and identifies appropriate team members. Relationship Management:
Serves as a liaison to high-ranking stakeholders within GSA and customer agencies to convey information regarding Agile Technology Program activities, policies and goals; to clarify procedures; and to interpret directives as needed. Works closely with customer agencies in senior leadership roles and navigates conflicting priorities from senior stakeholders or in complex environments. Reinforces, upholds, and advocates for 18F's coreprinciples for building IT services, including building in the open, developing software using agile and lean methodologies, and using user-centered design methods. For each job on your resume, provide:
the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here. The GS 15 step 1 base salary range starts at $109,366, per year. The total salary will be determined upon selection and based on the associated GS locality pay table for your assigned duty location. For specific details on locality pay, please visit OPM's Salaries & Wages page or for a salary calculator please go to OPM's 2019 General Schedule (GS) Salary Calculator. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. QUALIFICATIONS BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies listed below:
Attention to Detail - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant keeps abreast of latest technology, information, research, etc., to maintain knowledge in field of expertise (for example, reads trade journals, participates in professional/technical associations, maintains credentials). Customer Service - skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant promotes or develops and maintains good working relationships with key individuals or groups. Oral Communication - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant serves on panels, committees, or task forces as a representative for the organization on technical or professional issues. Problem Solving - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant monitors current trends or events (for example, technological, economic, political, social, educational, or employment trends or events) and applies the information as appropriate; AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this role is defined as experience delivering projects, tools or products as part of an engineering team. This includes experience developing or architecting complex modern web applications or cloud infrastructure using approaches such as test-driven development, continuous integration & deployment, or distributed version control such as github. Candidates should demonstrate experience providing project leadership and experience with agile development methodologies.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
TTS is seeking to fill multiple TERM appointments at the GS15 level. Positions may be located in Washington, DC; San Francisco, CA; Chicago, IL; New York, NY or Full-time Telework. Salary to be determined upon selection, depending on duty location. Full Time telework is negotiable after the selection (i.e., official worksite/duty location is the residence of the selectee). Current civil service employees will receive new appointments if selected under this Direct Hire Authority. Any selections made will be contacted by Human Resources. No additional status notifications will be sent. Your application status will not change from application received/in review even after the public notice has closed. Once DHA Public Notice closes, no additional selections can be made. You must perform the following Major Duties utilizing expert level skill, mastery knowledge and significant IT
Experience:
Expert Software Engineer/Applications Developer:
Serves as an expert software engineer/ applications developer and consultant, managing and directingmultiple highly complex and innovative IT projects and initiatives. This includes translating technicalspecifications into programming specifications; developing, customizing, and/or acquiring applicationssoftware programs; and testing, debugging, and maintaining software program. Project Leadership:
Provides expert technical advice, leadership, and direction on all software engineering related issues for the improvement of the product. Determines project objectives and sets priorities; anticipates potentialthreats and opportunities. Provides expert leadership and guidance in how to use user research findings to influence software product development. Establishes a shared understanding across team members and stakeholders. Leads, coordinates, communicates, integrates and is accountable for the overall success of the program, ensuring alignment with critical agency priorities. Provides Leadership to Ad Hoc Teams:
Leads cross functional teams at scale or in highly complex environments to develop innovative software and/or services. Focuses team efforts towards current goals and priorities. Plans, develops, and executes large scale IT projects that transform the manner in which work is accomplished. Determines the size, skills, and roles necessary for an ad hoc team to deliver a product and identifies appropriate team members. Relationship Management:
Serves as a liaison to high-ranking stakeholders within GSA and customer agencies to convey information regarding Agile Technology Program activities, policies and goals; to clarify procedures; and to interpret directives as needed. Works closely with customer agencies in senior leadership roles and navigates conflicting priorities from senior stakeholders or in complex environments. Reinforces, upholds, and advocates for 18F's coreprinciples for building IT services, including building in the open, developing software using agile and lean methodologies, and using user-centered design methods. For each job on your resume, provide:
the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here. The GS 15 step 1 base salary range starts at $109,366, per year. The total salary will be determined upon selection and based on the associated GS locality pay table for your assigned duty location. For specific details on locality pay, please visit OPM's Salaries & Wages page or for a salary calculator please go to OPM's 2019 General Schedule (GS) Salary Calculator. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. QUALIFICATIONS BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies listed below:
Attention to Detail - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant keeps abreast of latest technology, information, research, etc., to maintain knowledge in field of expertise (for example, reads trade journals, participates in professional/technical associations, maintains credentials). Customer Service - skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant promotes or develops and maintains good working relationships with key individuals or groups. Oral Communication - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant serves on panels, committees, or task forces as a representative for the organization on technical or professional issues. Problem Solving - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant monitors current trends or events (for example, technological, economic, political, social, educational, or employment trends or events) and applies the information as appropriate; AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this role is defined as experience delivering projects, tools or products as part of an engineering team. This includes experience developing or architecting complex modern web applications or cloud infrastructure using approaches such as test-driven development, continuous integration & deployment, or distributed version control such as github. Candidates should demonstrate experience providing project leadership and experience with agile development methodologies.
- Department:
2210 Information Technology Management - Salary Range:
$126,810 to $170,800 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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