Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Computer Science Series located
here. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
BASIC REQUIREMENT:
Bachelor's degree in computer science
or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the basic requirement as stated above, applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expertise in advanced theories, concepts, principles, and practices of computer sciences so as to be able to serve as a technical expert to resolve difficult problems and issues, and to provide direction in the design, implementation, and maintenance of data processing systems. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Professional knowledge of and skill in applying computer science methods, principles, and practices and
familiarity with other engineering disciplines.
2. Knowledge of techniques, procedures, and processes such as operating system theory, data structures, computer
system architecture, software engineering, and computer communications.
3. Knowledge of computer science principles and concepts such as data representation, data structures, file
systems, operating systems, computer languages, software development methodologies, and network protocols.
4. Knowledge of and ability to apply procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized
expertise in the work of the unit (such as engineering, accounting, supply, etc.), including the ability to maintain
credibility with others on technical matters.
5. Knowledge of computer systems acquisition regulations, practices, procedures, security.
6. Knowledge of military and industry processes and standards for software configuration management regulations,
principles, and techniques (such as CMM, CMMI, ISO, IEEE, ITIL).
7. Skilled in application of systems analysis and design methodologies to resolve complex problems.
8. Skilled in project management techniques, principles and practices.
9. Ability to plan, organize and execute complex projects meeting performance/cost/schedule requirements and to apply
test and evaluation tools and techniques to enhance the development and operation of computer software and computer
systems.
10. Ability to formulate programming specifications and write code for multiple software platforms (includes, but not
limited to HTML, ASP, SQL, Oracle, Visual Basic, .NET, C++).
11. Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures in a variety of situations and
recommend timely and economical solutions.
12. Ability to analyze work performed in accordance with DOD I USAF software development standards.
13. Ability to communicate effectively in both spoken dialogue and written formats and maintain good working
relations with personnel in all disciplines and levels of knowledge; ability to work and coordinate with other
engineering and non-engineering disciplines and software architects.
15. Ability to inspire, motivate and guide others toward goal acco1nplishment. Leadership ability, including the ability to
coach, mentor and challenge subordinates; ability to adapt leadership style to a variety of situations; and ability to
model high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for the individual by applying these values to
daily behaviors.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.