This vacancy is for a IT Specialist (DATA MGT) position in the Application Development Services Division 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 (DATA MGT), 2210-13, positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Duties

Develops the functional systems requirements and specifications. Reviews requirements, applies available technologies and basic management principles, planning, design, and development of Enterprise Database systems (SQL Server). Leads the development and administration of SQL Server database services. Ensures complete and accurate backups of the SQL Server infrastructure on a regular schedule or ensures that the appropriate parties are engage.

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) or AFGE Local 1438(DN). 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. Please read the 'Who May Apply' section carefully to determine your eligibility. If you are not eligible under this announcement, you may apply to the position posted under 24-ADSD-12405903-DE-KC. Specialized Experience: For the GS-13, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes serving as a technical expert installing, configuring and administering MS SQL Server databases in Failover Cluster Instance (FCI) and Always On High availability groups configuration; providing ongoing support and assistance in daily operations, maintenance, management, backup, recovery, disaster recovery and administration of complex MS SQL Server databases in Enterprise multi-tenant, SharePoint and Project Server environments; serving as a technical expert in providing management and administration of MS SQL Server Business Intelligence tools - SQL Server Analysis Services (SSRS), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and SQL Server Application Services (SSAS); and serving as a technical expert in managing MS SQL Server security and resolving MS SQL Server data and security issues. In addition to the above specialized experience, your resume must demonstrate one year of Information Technology (IT) related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined: 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 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 Application Development Services Division 4600 Silver Hill Road Washington, DC 20233 US
• Name: Kyva Carroll
• Phone: 301-763-9744
• Email: [email protected]