This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, National Finance Center (NFC), Government Employees Services Division (GESD), Web Applications Directorate (WAD), Human Resources Applications Branch (HRAB), Section 1 in New Orleans, LA. The incumbent will serve as a team member responsible for providing application-programming support for new and redesigned software.

Duties

Serves as the project or technical lead for work involving application development activities for HR software projects primarily utilizing PeopleSoft. Analyzes functional specifications and translates them into applications that automate business processes. Develop functional requirements and specifications for application development, and programs involving software, system components, or services in support of a user community with individuals in more than one organization or program. Develop software using People Code. Research, design, program, and test computer software using People Code. Develop the Structured Query Language (SQL) or scripts required to process the program or series of programs in both test and production environments. Prepares and delivers formal presentations and briefings to personnel to instruct, respond to queries, and incorporate comments concerning the use of Government, to gain support for system policies and secure system input.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Direct Deposit – Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.The following link provides more information on the qualifications for this position: Administrative and Management Positions. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. AND Specialized Experience: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent in the public sector. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience leading implementations of projects utilizing PeopleSoft to support Human Resources organizations. Experience in people code and PeopleTools. Experience with Configuration Management processes and tools (Quest STAT). Experience with all phases of the development life cycle (planning, requirements, development, software testing, implementation, and documentation). Experience in writing Application Engine programs and Structured Query Reports (SQR) for PeopleSoft. 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.

Education

Education may not be substituted for specialized experience.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Chief Financial Officer 13800 Old Gentilly Road New Orleans, LA 70129 US
• Name: Cheryl Carroll-Smith
• Phone: 855-227-8131
• Email: [email protected]