This is a bargaining unit position with AFGE Local 228. This is not a drug testing designated position (TDP). This position is located in the Small Business Administration, Citrus Heights 7a Loan Guaranty Processing Center in Citrus Heights, CA or Hazard, KY. Incumbent functions as the center's expert IT Specialist & management advisor for the use of technology to improve efficiency of center operations and effectiveness of program areas.

Duties

Reviews and evaluates problem areas and designs appropriate, efficient, and cost-effective solutions to reduce repetitive human functions and improve information availability in the office by applying the appropriate technology (e.g., software development, microcomputers, telecommunications, client server, and Internet-based systems and interfaces with the agency mainframe and planned successor systems). Plans, designs, develops, tests, and implements local applications for the Center (e.g., utility programs, databases, tracking systems, usage systems, cost-benefit analysis systems, data input validation tables, and electronic services) related to the Internet MS SQL Server, Visual Studio, Team Foundation Studio, IIS, TSQL, C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript, AJAX, XML, CSS, and ADO.NET. Serves as a technical representative to the Center managers and staff in configuring and using web applications developed for center. Develops software applications for use in the Center within the limits established by Agency procedures. Upgrades equipment, installs new software, publishes application updates, and interprets or explains technical changes or new policies to the Center staff.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• You must be a current SBA career/conditional competitive service employee.
• You must successfully complete a background investigation.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

GS-13: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service) obtained in either the private or public sector performing the duties gained in the IT field through the performance of work where the primary concern is developing software applications for web-based platforms; AND developing automated processes and procedures for gathering and analyzing data, configuring automated production and metrics reports; AND developing and conducting IT training in an office environment. This must be clearly referenced in your resume. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site: Information Technology (IT) Management Series, 2210 (Alternative A) 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. TIME-IN-GRADE: If you are a current career or career-conditional federal employee applying for promotion under Merit Promotion you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions at the next level lower than the position being filled All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 09/06/2023 of this vacancy announcement.

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience for this position.

APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Verify School accreditation. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. *** If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. *** For further information, click on: Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address Citrus Heights 7a Loan Guaranty Processing Center 6501 Sylvan Road Suite 122 Citrus Heights, CA 95610 US
• Name: Aquila Bernard
• Email: [email protected]