Public Notice - Information Technology Specialist (Direct Hire)
What you'd do
Positions advertised are in various organizations and locations. NASA may fill positions in any of the following grade levels listed in this announcement (GS-09/11/12 levels).
Major duties
Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee. Designs, develops, and optimizes Power Apps and web forms using user experience interface best practices to improve usability, resolve interface issues, and streamline business processes. Coordinates with NASA stakeholders to ensure Power Apps and forms comply with security, privacy, and Section 508 requirements before deployment. Assists in planning, designing, and developing applications that improve usability, increase user adoption, and reduce maintenance of legacy systems. Leads user research to define requirements and translate business needs into technical specifications for Microsoft 365 solutions that support daily operations. Configures application logic, secure data connections, and user interfaces within Microsoft 365 to deliver reliable, integrated low-code solutions. Tests, troubleshoots, and maintains low-code applications to resolve defects, validate functionality, and adapt solutions to evolving business and platform requirements
What you need to qualify
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for the GS-9, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level: Assisting others in analyzing technical or system requirements to help identify issues and support the operation of IT or mission systems; Assisting others in developing, testing, or maintaining software, tools, or system components to support functionality, performance, or user needs. To qualify for the GS-11, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level: Supporting coordinating system monitoring activities, identifying operational issues, and directing timely resolutions that support safe and reliable mission or training operations; Supporting analyzing operational data and updating requirements to improve procedures, tools, and system configurations that contribute to mission readiness. To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. Coordinating system monitoring activities, identifying operational issues, and directing timely resolutions that support safe and reliable mission or training operations; Analyzing operational data and updating requirements to improve procedures, tools, and system configurations that contribute to mission readiness. IF you are qualifying based on experience, you MUST also 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. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.
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