This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for IT Specialist (DATAMGT) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as Operations Officer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Information Management/Information Technology (CEIT) under the direct supervision of the Division or District IT Chief. This position is located in Vicksburg, MS, but Position Is a Remote Position.

Duties

Serves as the senior database administrator responsible for the Application Life Cycle Management and administration of multiple database instances. Monitors the availability, serviceability, and recoverability of installed database systems through the application of vendor or locally designed manuals, guidelines, policies and/or procedures. Develops and operates backup and recovery strategies, in accordance with the mission application?s requirements. Maintains a highly secure and available systems (24/7 basis and worldwide) by adhering to and implementing industry best business practices for the technologies deployed. Responsible for ensuring compliance with all DoD information assurance and security standards. Provides technical support for the Certification and Accreditation processes.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to maintain and obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Achieve Project Management Professional Certification within two (1) years of assignment.
• Remote Position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. External Recruitment Military Spouse PreferenceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes:1) Plans, oversees, develops, and implements database policies and procedures, and ensures data integrity as maintenance and modification projects to existing applications are undertaken; AND 2) Develops, creates, and maintains databases ranging in type and scope from localized user-administered databases to advanced enterprise database systems; AND 3) Plans, coordinates, and conducts the installation, testing, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of databases and front-end software to database systems. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Data ManagementInformation Technology Policy and PlanningOral CommunicationPlanning and Evaluating Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address HB-APF-W6KBAA USACE ENT INFO TECH SVCS DO NOT MAIL Fort Worth, TX 76102 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk