This position is an IT Specialist (Data Architect), GS- 2210-13 working in Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia or Fort Collins, Colorado for the R9-Division of Budget and Technical Support. This is a term position expected to last 13 months but may be extended up to a total of 4 years at management's discretion. Please see the additional information section for more information about the vacancy locations and salary table information.

Duties

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Ecological Services (ES) has developed and is responsible for improving and supporting an extensive integrated system, ECOSphere. ECOSphere is a complex network of interconnected components in the Cloud, containing both custom and COTS software and data integrations, that work together in support of the mission of FWS and ES and that are designed to provide biologists and our partners with tools to help do their work and provide information to the public. Data Architect Job Duties: The Branch of Data Integration Data Architect will play a crucial role in the development, support, and implementation of the ECOSphere Data Management Framework. The Data Architect will also ensure the data lifecycle is managed and supported effectively and securely, ensuring that all data integration projects are delivered successfully, and meeting Ecological Services business objectives and user needs. Strong collaboration skills A strong desire to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic and creative team. Exceptional written and oral communication skills Proven effectiveness working on dispersed teams and leading contractors. Proven ability to offer creative software solutions to complicated and complex challenges. Ensure proper implementation of BDI data governance and security measures to protect our data and to ensure compliance with DOI/USFWS/ES/BDI security regulations. Collaborate with USFWS stakeholders to understand their reporting and analytical needs and to provide solutions that enable them to access and analyze data effectively. Work with other BDI data members and developers to provide guidance and to foster a collaborative work environment.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Driver’s License: Selectees MAY be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
• Trial Period: Selectees MAY be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Notice of Financial Disclosure Report Requirement: This position is subject to a financial disclosure requirement and you will be required to complete either OGE Form 278e or OGE Form 450 as applicable within 30 days of your appointment
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 10/02/2023 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position, you must possess the Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualification [GS-13]: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include serves as a technical lead in object-relational database management systems (PostgreSQL/MySQL); experience with data management frameworks, data strategies, data governance, data architecture, data integration, data lifecycle management, and metadata management, quality assurance control/review; assist and advise in matters related to the data integration of data information systems related to fish and wildlife conservation (Endangered Species Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and other natural resource conservation laws); provide technical assistance to project management in managing projects pertaining to complex data and decision support systems. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient information in these areas to be found qualified. 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.

Education

There is no substitute of education for experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address Division of Human Resources Division of Human Resources 5275 Leesburg Pike, MS-BPHC Falls Church, VA 22041 US
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]