IT Specialist (APPSW)

Summary

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Position will be filled at any of the locations listed below. Site specific salary information as follows:

Battle Creek, MI: $89,508 - $ 116,362

Columbus, OH: $93,400 - $121,422

Dayton, OH: $92,841- $120,696

Fort Belvoir, VA: $102,415- $133,142

New Cumberland, PA: $102,415- $133,142

Ogden, UT: $89,508 - $ 116,362

Philadelphia, PA: $98,630- $128,221

Richmond, VA: $93,499- $121,551

Duties

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• Analyzes, designs, develops, and modifies application software using languages such as SAP ABAP, Java, PL/SQL, COBOL, and MS.NET to satisfy user and logistics business needs.
• Configures software and implements functional designs consistent with DLA systems architecture, architectural policies, and security and privacy accreditation requirements.
• Evaluates user requirements and technical feasibility to design software solutions, collaborating with functional analysts, DLA representatives, DoD, and military services.
• Conducts risk analysis to advise management on software development impacts, schedules, and mitigation strategies, participating in project reviews and evaluation of RFPs.
• Prepares software test descriptions, creates test data, and executes comprehensive test plans covering CSCI/HWCI and system qualification testing.
• Manages software releases, prepares deployment executables, coordinates installation at user sites, and implements emergency recovery procedures after system failures.
• Researches transaction errors, tracks daily metrics, monitors production/test systems to ensure proper operation, and develops operating manual procedures.
• Investigates technological developments and new integration methodologies to improve software design, documentation, testing, and lifecycle support processes.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: No
• Pre-Employment Physical: Not Required
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
• This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill future vacancies for various shifts located anywhere within DLA Information Operations, J-6.
• Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Addtl Info.
• Must compete DoW qualifications and requirements. See Addtl. Info

Qualifications

To qualify for a IT SPECIALIST (APPSW), your resume and supporting documentation must support: B. Education: Applicants may not qualify for this position based on education in lieu of specialized experience.

• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
• Analyzing, designing, developing, testing, implementing, and supporting application software solutions
• Using programming languages and tools (such as SAP ABAP, Java, PL/SQL, or SQL) in an enterprise environment
• Performing requirements analysis, software problem troubleshooting, or system integration.

For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• 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.
• 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.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

As required by 5 C.F.R.

• 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R.
• 1194).

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF

Position requires DoD Acquisition Engineering & Tech Management (N) / ETM, Practitioner acquisition certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources.

Position is a Defense Cyber Workforce Position and requires completion of qualification requirements within required timeframes. https://www.cyberworkforce.mil/DoD-8140/Supplemental-Guidance/

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.

Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal.

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