Direct-Hire Authority Direct Hire Auth 5 U.S.C. § 9905, 06/23/2023 Defense Human Resources Agency's mission is to provide program support, information management, and administrative services to the DoD Components on human resource matters and to collect, archive and provide management information, research and analysis of human resources and other related functional area databases for the DoD.

Duties

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated 23 JUN 2023 As a INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (APPSW) at the GS-2210-12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Designs, develops, and modifies applications software. Analyzes and refines system requirements. Translates systems requirements into application prototypes. Plans, tests and implements applications software. Works with customers to test applications. Assures software and systems quality and functionality integrates hardware and software components. Establishes tracking system to monitor and display critical steps for all major program enhancement projects. Monitors project's progress; checks progress/readiness of all participating agencies at appropriate times to enable prompt remedial action; advises management of potential and actual shortfalls. Establish standards and training of other personnel with the Database and Program Management Division Keeps current with J2EE standards developed commercially to minimize reprogramming requirements with underlying software upgrades.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Information Assurance certification within six months of assignment of these duties.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS 12 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below must be reflected in your resume: Re-meditates Cyber applications for possible security weakness and to comply with security policies and regulations. Use of query languages, such as Oracle or Microsoft Access, as well as computer programming language such as Java, PL/SQL, C++, C #, JavaScript, Angular and Angular JS. Communicate with managers and personnel at other Agencies on user requirements and potential modifications of application systems. 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Defense Human Resources Activity 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350-110 US
• Name: DHRA Servicing Team
• Phone: 6146920201
• Email: [email protected]