Information Technology Specialist

Description:

• Assists in implementing development methodologies, tools, best practices, and providing in-depth expertise to developers, engineers, data professionals in the form of consulting, training, mentoring and hands-on participation.
• Advises on the application of architecture modeling tools in the architectural planning process necessary to integrating IT programs with other programs of equivalent scope and complexity.
• Manages the enterprise-wide implementation of new approaches to software development for applications and systems that serve multiple organizational levels.
• Coordinates and directs the evaluation of missions, goals, plans, programs and business processes to develop an enterprise IT architecture plan for the Agency.
• Ensures that enterprise architecture plans are aligned with current and future infrastructure in the design, development and administration of various mission critical IT systems that support core Agency functions.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution
• Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience, as defined below.

Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

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.

 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.

Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
One full-time year of Information Technology (IT) experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (or private sector equivalent) that demonstrates experience developing major components of an enterprise architecture plan to support an agency's IT portfolio; experience in business architecture and/or enterprise architecture in a on premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), cloud domain or cloud-based system of networks and information systems; and information management systems development life cycle (i.e., system requirements, design, test, and implementation).

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

• Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.
• This position is eligible for telework within the local commuting area of the position and other flexible work arrangements. Current USDA policy includes telework for an 8 hour work day, 4 days per week; other flexibilities are possible dependent upon availability and/or the position and its associated duties. Employee participation is at the discretion of the supervisor.
• Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this vacancy.