This vacancy is for an IT Specialist (AppSW) position in the Demographic System 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 (AppSW), 2210-13 positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Duties

Analyze and evaluate work concerned with integrated systems of computer programs and/or computer equipment. Apply available technologies and basic management principles to adapt computer methods to a variety of subject matter situations. Support subject matter users by developing or designing applications for computers and/or in selecting or assisting in selecting computer equipment. Respond to and resolve problems with software, hardware, and systems management.

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.
• 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

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: Providing technical guidance in designing, coding, testing, debugging, and maintaining programs; Coordinating efforts to enhance software reliability; Translating and interpreting functional requirements; and testing, installing, implementing, documenting, and maintaining software and source code AND Basic Qualification: In addition to the above specialized experience, your resume must demonstrate one year of Information Technology (IT) related experience in the federal service, 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. 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.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Demographic System Division 4600 Silver Hill Road Washington, DC 20233 US
• Name: Bradley Ellerman
• Phone: 301-763-3780
• Email: [email protected]