This vacancy is for a IT Specialist (APPSW) position in the Department of Commerce located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other IT Specialist (APPSW), 2210, 12, FPL GS-12 positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Duties

Develops and codes applications (conventional, microservice, and containerized). Plans and designs systems architecture, analyzes and integrates several hardware, software and/or computer related systems and services to provide and integrated information system and ensures software and systems functionality and quality. Address software (on-premises or in the Cloud) and hardware issues, conducting tests, modifying codes, and devising solutions for anomalies. Troubleshoots reported errors, participates in strategy development, and sets standards for software testing. Operates on the Middleware Administration Team in supporting customers across the Census Enterprise.

Requirements

• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• U.S. Citizen
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Registered for Selective Service if applicable. (www.sss.gov)
• Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by closing date.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• This is a BARGAINING unit position.
• This position may be covered by one or more of the following bargaining units: American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 2782(HQ). If you have specific questions, please contact the HR Specialist.

Qualifications

This vacancy is advertised under 2 different announcements. Please read the 'Who May Apply' section carefully to determine your eligibility. If you are not eligible under this announcement, please see Announcement Number, 24-OCIO-12276543-DE-SP. Specialized Experience: For the GS-12, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Analyzing, evaluating, and executing work focused on Middleware (MW) products/components, application systems, integration platforms, and/or infrastructure appliances; Planning and scheduling the installation of new or modified software package versions and applications software in accordance with the Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe); Supported the leading Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) application middleware server products in the market today such as: Oracle/Oracle Fusion Middleware, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure support. For all IT positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies 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. OR Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. 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.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Chief Information Officer 4600 Silver Hill Road Washington, DC 20233 US
• Name: Sebastian Phillips
• Email: [email protected]