As an IT Specialist (Applications Software) within the Office of Research Facilities (ORF), Division of Technical Resources (DTR), you will be responsible for providing technical oversight on coding, debugging, testing, and installation of new or modified software applications or programs. You will join an agile project team, holding responsibility as a technical project manager.

Duties

Plan and implement system integration and acceptance testing operations. Ensure the development and delivery of quality software products. Perform system software applications testing and develop overall testing plans, criteria, and specifications. Conduct feasibility studies, the results of which could require the design and development of new systems, or major modifications to existing systems. As project leader, serve as the principal liaison between the project team and the client; define the project goals and products; develop schedules, milestones and reporting procedures; perform system design, development, and implementation. Plan and direct the systems analysis, design, programming, testing, and installation of proposed systems. Investigate software architectures and development of methods to improve software reusability and portability. Recommend and coordinate internal development of software in the areas that commercial software is not adequate or not available.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
• The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
• If selected, you will be covered by a bargaining unit (union).
• This position is designated as an "emergency essential" position, please see Additional Information section.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for an IT Specialist (Applications Software) GS-2210 position at the GS-13 level, you must have: A. IT related experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training that demonstrates you possess each of the following four competencies: 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; AND B. You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: approving code before deployment used in software/web applications built using common programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python, SQL, C, C#, Visual Basic, PHP); approving SQL data manipulation statements (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE) and stored procedures used in software/web applications; validating that software/web applications meet system and customer requirements through various testing/acceptance procedures (unit, integration, functional, system, stress, performance, usability, acceptance, etc.); and, developing internal standard operating procedures on coding techniques, styles, documentation, and deployment releases. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12441489

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Jazzlin Mouton
• Phone: 301-827-6543
• Email: [email protected]