IT Specialist (Applicants Software/Data Management), GS-2210-14 FPL GS-14 (MP)
What you'd do
This position is located within the Data Collection and Analysis Unit, in the State Monitoring and Program Improvement Division (SMPID), Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). RSA is responsible for the collection, analysis, and reporting of data submitted by five formula grant programs, including the State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services program, established under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Rehabilitation Act).
Major duties
APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 200 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 200th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first. We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As an Information Technology Specialist (Applications Software/Data Management, GS-2210-14, you will be responsible for: • Coordination of Cybersecurity compliance, risk management, safeguarding of data privacy, and the maintenance of operational readiness. • Designing, developing, and maintaining an accessible web platform. • Designing, developing, and maintaining databases by implementing database structure and developing reporting methodologies.
What you need to qualify
Minimum Qualification Requirements You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-14, if you possess the specialize experience. Specialized Experience for the IT Specialist (Applicants Software/Data Management), GS-2210-14 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-13 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: Experience as the individual primarily responsible for the operational security of a management information system for the protection of sensitive data. Experience with troubleshooting, incident resolution and web development using platforms such as Drupal, for administration and maintenance, web accessibility compliance, and configuration management. Experience translating complex business needs into actionable technical requirements and workable solutions. Basic Experience Requirements Example: Applicants may qualify by meeting or exceeding the minimum proficiency level established for each of the required competencies, in addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement as demonstrated through the assessment of skills. You must possess IT-related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (e.g., IT certification), as appropriate) demonstrating each of the nine competencies listed below. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (i.e., 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. 3. Decision Making - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. 4. Information Management - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. 5. Interpersonal Skills- Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations. 6. 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. 7. Problem Solving- Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. 8. Teamwork- Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. 9. Technical Competence- Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). 1. Knowledge of cybersecurity risk management, vulnerability tracking; remediation, and audit support. 2. Skills in writing, debugging, and maintaining code. 3. Ability to analyze and define data requirements and specifications; in designing, normalizing, developing, installing, and implementing databases.
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