The Smithsonian Institution (SI) is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex dedicated to the increase and diffusion of knowledge, with 21 museums and the National Zoo.  This position is in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). Financial Management Systems Division (FMSD), Office of Systems Modernization (OSD). The Smithsonian's information Technology needs are led and provided by the Office of the Chief Information Officer. 

Duties

The IT Specialist (APPSW) serves as a lead System Developer performing a wide range of software engineering, system development, methodology development and evaluation of activities, such as: developing project schedules, budgets, ensuring the execution of the schedules and budget.

Requirements

• Requires career/career-conditional status or eligibility.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Qualifications

GS-14 Experience: You qualify for this position if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Service or comparable pay band system.  For this position Specialized experience is defined as work experience participating on a team working on the development and implementation of enterprise software which is mandatory to include:  1) Oracle PeopleSoft PeopleTools software development for custom Oracle PeopleSoft Financials 9.0 or higher software and 3rd party integrations, and    2) ServiceNow Portal software using the Now platform. 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. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. In addition to meeting the Specialized Experience for all positions individuals must have 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: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external business partners and customers (any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unity produces including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government).  Provides information or assistance. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.  Effectively manages customer relationships. Oral Communication:  Makes clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals and groups. Listens effectively; clarifies information, as needed.  Speaks and writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner that is appropriate to the audience.  Facilitates an open exchange of ideas to ensure all group input is considered.  Handles technical, sensitive, or controversial topics with agility involving executives/managers as appropriate. Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems, weighs relevance and accuracy of information, generates and evaluates alternative solutions, and makes sound recommendations. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

Education

There is no substitution for education at this grade level. 

Contacts

• Address SMITHSONIAN Office of Human Resources POB 37012, 600 Maryland Avenue, MRC 517 Suite 5060 Washington, District of Columbia 20013-7012 United States
• Name: Baaba Yanney
• Phone: 202-633-6342
• Email: [email protected]