IT Specialist (APPSW)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-7: One full year (52 weeks) of IT-related experience equivalent to a GS-05. Specialized experience is defined as follows: Assisting in the design specifications, coding and test plans of software and automated systems; and Applying IT principles and practices to in the software development process. -OR- EDUCATION SUBSITUTION: One full year of graduate level education in a field of study that directly relates to this position (e.g. computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree 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). NOTE: You must provide a copy of your transcripts for verification. -OR- Bachelors degree with Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.): In order to be creditable under this provision, your degree must be in a field of study directly relates to this position (e.g. computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree 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). S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. based on the following: Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses. Grade-point average (G.P.A.) -- Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2years of the curriculum. Grade-point averages are to be rounded to one decimal place. For example, 2.95 will round to 3.0 and 2.94 will round to 2.9. Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society -- Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. Agencies considering eligibility based on any society not included in the following list must ensure that the honor society meets the minimum requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies. Membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision. NOTE: You must provide a copy of your transcripts for verification. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-9: One full year (52 weeks) of IT-related experience equivalent to a GS-07. Specialized experience is defined as follows: Developing, implementing, coding, testing, operating, and modifying software and automated systems; Conducting systems requirement reviews; and Applying IT principles and practices to in the software development process. -OR- EDUCATION SUBSITUTION: Possess a Masters or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a masters degree or equivalent graduate degree in a related field (e.g. computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree 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). NOTE: You must provide a copy of your transcripts for verification. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-11: One full year (52 weeks) of IT-related experience equivalent to a GS-09. Specialized experience is defined as follows: Providing expertise and technical guidance on developing, implementing, coding, testing, operating, and modifying software and automated systems; Conducting systems requirement reviews and taking necessary corrective action; and Applying complex IT principles and practices to in the software development process. -OR- EDUCATION SUBSITUTION: Possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field (e.g. computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree 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). NOTE: You must provide a copy of your transcripts for verification. -AND- In addition to the specialized experience or education substitution described above, 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.