This position is with the Small Business Administration, Citrus Heights 7a Loan Guaranty Processing Center in Citrus Heights, California. Incumbent functions as the center's expert IT Specialist and management advisor for the use of technology to improve efficiency of center operations and effectiveness of program areas.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to: 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. This is a bargaining unit position with AFGE Local 228. This is not a drug testing designated position (TDP).

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen
• You must successfully complete a background investigation.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

GS-13 BASIC REQUIREMENTS This position requires that you have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies as noted below. This experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. Your resume must describe each of the four competencies in order to receive credit. Not including this information in your application will make you not qualified. (1) ATTENTION TO DETAIL - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail; AND (2) 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; AND (3) 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; AND (4) PROBLEM SOLVING - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. AND MINIMUM/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Specialized Experience: 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: 1) 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 2) Developing automated processes and procedures for gathering and analyzing data, configuring automated production and metrics reports; AND 3) Developing and conducting IT training in an office environment. BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC; WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination. 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 Management Series, 2210 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. All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 06/21/2024.

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience for this position.

Contacts

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