THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (APPSW/INET) (Title 5), Position Description Number T5236000 and is part of the OK JFHQ, Oklahoma Army National Guard.

Duties

This position is located in an information management organization. The purpose of the position is to engineer (plan, design, develop, test, implement, support and maintain) applications and serve as the technical expert for application development. Serves as a principal expert and the authoritative source for software application development providing project leadership to lower-graded specialists. Provides technical guidance for application analysis and programming to internal and external contacts. Coordinates studies and plans with other technical personnel in the directorate. Recommends specific requirements for new application development and improvements to current applications. Determines overall technical design and structure of websites and web-based applications. Ensures security standards are met. Anticipates problems, researches trends in system needs, and determines when new or additional hardware/software is required. Determines feasibility of the requested applications. Plans, coordinates and accomplishes studies to identify need for new stand-alone and web-based application requirements. Determines specifications, equipment and facilities necessary to develop, modify, and implement needed applications. Designs, develops, implements, monitors, and maintains stand-alone and web-based applications using software engineering techniques. Develops work plans, program logic, special instructions, and detailed flow charts covering processes and application needs. Assures software and systems quality and functionality. Ensures involvement of customer and management throughout the development process. Works with customers to test applications and ensure desired functionality is attained. Performs application maintenance. Analyzes National Guard Bureau (NGB), agency and locally developed standard/stovepipe systems to determine needed additions. Develops new applications using software-engineering techniques that enhance existing stovepipe systems. Attends conferences and seminars that deal with Software Engineering and application development. Develops reports on the status of projects. Implements project management principles. Drafts project plans, assigns tasks, monitors progress, and resolves critical issues. Achieves cost goals, schedule goals, and performance goals. Develops and documents internal Standard Operating Procedures/Instructions (SOP/SOIs) for application development. Creates new guidelines and recommends Engineering Change Proposal - Software (ECP-S) through proponent agencies. Writes and maintains application documentation for internal code. Writes and maintains documentation to include user manuals, help files, and installation guides. Coordinates the demonstration of new and enhanced applications to customers and management. Provides training on application implementation, including classroom instruction and Computer Based Training (CBT) development.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position conducts information assurance functions.
• The incumbent shall comply with the requirements of the certification program and will be required to obtain and maintain certification. Certification requirements are outlined in DoD Instruction 8570.01-M
• Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
• This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: In general, to qualify an applicant for any GS-2210 position, apply and evaluate the applicant's competencies (Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, and Behaviors), military and civilian experiences, completed education, learned skills, obtained knowledge, endorsed abilities, and training program accomplishments. The following qualification factors are applicable to the Cyberspace positions: -Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; -Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate difficult and complex programs; -Ability to develop, apply, and adjust cyber program plans to attain agency objectives; -Ability to select, develop, and supervise a subordinate staff; -Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, not only with subordinate staff, but with all levels of key management officials, the latter particularly requiring the exercise of tact, ingenuity, and resourcefulness; -Ability to make oral and written presentations in a clear and concise manner; -Ability to apply a high level of sound and independent judgment in the solution of cyber program problems and cyber mission requirements; -A broad knowledge of and ability to utilize principles, methods, techniques, and systems; -Ability to write proper English in reports and presentation formats; -Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; -Skilled in training, mentoring, and problem solving; and, -Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience that demonstrated accomplishment of computer project assignments that required a wide range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques pertinent to the position to be filled. This knowledge is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant analyzed a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of ADP system design, such as what system interrelationships must be considered, or what operating mode, system software, and/or equipment configuration is most appropriate for a given project. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Specialized Experience for GS-12 (or equivalent) Positions require one year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade (or equivalent GS-11). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. The employing agency is responsible for defining the specialized experience based on the requirements of the position being filled. --Knowledge required by this position must include a high level understanding of the information management systems and their impact on each other. --Technical expertise in application software development methods for integrating and optimizing components within the area of responsibility. --Technical expertise in applications software development concepts and techniques sufficient to applying computer assisted software engineering tools to the design and development process. --In-depth understanding of computer equipment and assigned system software in order to provide guidance to less experienced co-workers in resolving programming problems. --Knowledge of current state-of-the-art application software development and related computer equipment sufficient to design, evaluate code, test, and de-bug large and complex programs. --Technical expertise in requirement analysis methods to develop systems modifications and knowledge of pertinent government regulations. --Knowledge of and skill in applying IT concepts, principles, methods, and practices along with current programming/scripting languages, internet technologies and protocols in order to analyze the internet potential of systems, networks, and data; new and emerging information technologies and/or industry trends; and the command IT infrastructure for creating internet applications that enhance user-developed content; meeting business and technical requirements; providing internet services that optimize customer experience; and creating web pages. --In-depth knowledge of the organizational structures, functions, work processes/programs of agency organizations, as well as a high degree of analytical ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, and devise solutions to problems which will increase the effectiveness of the functional area business process. --Knowledge of cost benefit analysis to analyze and study current and desired systems and recommend the most cost-effective systems for local application or web-based application. --Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally. --Ability to communicate complex software development and analysis requirements to non-technical personnel (e.g., end users, functional area experts and management).

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address OK JFHQ 3501 MILITARY CIRCLE OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73111-4305 US
• Name: James Wagoner
• Phone: (405) 228-5581
• Email: [email protected]