IT Specialist (APPSW) Job

Vacancy No. DLAJ6-25-12606109-DHA Department Defense Logistics Agency
Salary $86,962.00 to $128,956.00 Grade 12 to 12
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/12/2024 Close Date 11/17/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Battle Creek, MIWhitehall, OHWright-Patterson AFB, OHNew Cumberland Defense Logistics Center, PA


Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

Position will be filled at any of the locations listed below. Site specific salary information as follows:

Battle Creek, MI: $86,962 - $113,047
Columbus, OH: $90,669 - $117,866
Dayton, OH: $90,178 - $117,227
Fort Belvoir, VA: $99,200- $128,956
New Cumberland, PA: $99,200- $128,956
Ogden, UT: $86,962 - $113,047
Philadelphia, PA: $95,694- $124,398
Richmond, VA: $90,751-$117,972

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This is a Direct Hiring Authority notice open to the Public.

Duties

  • Analyzes, designs, documents, develops, integrates, modifies, tests, installs, implements, and supports new or existing Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS)...
  • .../Government off-the-shelf (GOTS) Robotic Process Automation (RPA) software, specifically UiPath and ServiceNow, to design automation solutions that meet mission objectives.
  • Assists agency Citizen Developers to design, build, and test automations of the workflow for which they are responsible.
  • Collaborates with customer/functional representatives and technical personnel to clarify requirements and gain feedback on solutions.
  • Utilizes UiPath Robotics Process Automation (RPA) software to develop and support solutions that meet end user needs across the Agency.
  • Prepares and executes tests for application validation.
  • Researches and recommends best development practices and innovative UiPath RPA features to improve delivery and quality of the RPA team's products and services.
  • Analyzes and documents user requirements to identify needs, evaluates technical feasibility, suggests alternate approaches, and develops solutions in terms of software design.
  • Interfaces with functional analysts and developers to determine system change requirements.
  • Participates in project and design reviews for management and functional analysts, project managers, DLA HQ process owners, and customers.
  • Coordinates with others, including system architects and database/OS administrators, in developing and executing a comprehensive test plan and data covering all levels of testing to ensure the integrity of the data base and data movement.
  • Documents, explains, and makes changes to applications required by or for security accreditation and platform certification reviews.
  • Conducts face-to-face or by telephone meetings with contractors, industry, academia, managers, analysts, and coworkers within DLA, DOD, and services/agencies in the logistics community.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
  • Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
  • Pre-Employment Physical: Not Required
  • This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Information Operations (J6) locations.

Qualifications

To qualify for an IT Specialist (APPSW), your qualifications must include:
A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
- Experience in RPA software development using platforms such as UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, Microsoft Power Automate, etc..
Use of a variety of application programming languages, e.g., C#, Visual Basic (VB.net), Java, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, SQL, Bash, UML etc.
- General programming tools, techniques, and IDE's e.g., VS Code, Eclipse, Oracle, version control Git, APIs, performance analysis, static analysis, security checks, Fortify, automated test frameworks, linting, code complexity analysis, Jira etc.
- Incrementally deliver software using agile and DevSecOps to shift left delivery and reduce cycle time, quickly incorporating feedback.
- Design, develop, integrate, test, and deploy software.
- Manage the full lifecycle of software components from design to deprecation and retirement.
- Leverage model-based software design to document software solutions.
- Investigate feasibility of alternative design approaches to determine which solution will best satisfies user needs.
- Prepares software executables, verifies readiness of test site, installation of software at user sites, validates implementation, and verifies support facilities.
- Research and/or track transaction errors to determine cause.
- Reports daily transaction errors to appropriate parties for action.

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.

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

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.


Additional information

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Direct Hire Evaluation: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. This vacancy will be filled through a Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. The rule of Three, Veteran's Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy. We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the basic qualification requirements described in the announcement. All applicants who meet the qualifications and other basic requirement are eligible for referral and selection consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

Required Documents

To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package. Each Application Package MUST include:

  1. Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for the qualifications and referred for selection consideration if eligible. IMPORTANT NOTE: Ensure that your resume does not contain any specialized characters, fonts, typefaces or formatting (e.g. tables, macros, etc.). It is also recommended that you convert/save your resume as a PDF prior to attaching to your application.
  2. Applicable documents to support the eligibility(s) for which you are applying. Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

This announcement will close when it receives 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.

  • To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
  • You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
  • You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
  • To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12606109.

Agency contact information

Elise Baerwald
Address
DLA Information Operations J6
8725 John J Kingman Rd
Ft Belvoir, VA 22060-6221
US
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Next steps

Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review may be completed of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. Applicants that are found qualified may be referred to the hiring official for consideration, and you will receive a notification of referral. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and as part of the selection process, applicants may be required to complete additional supplemental documents. Once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. If interviews are conducted, DLA uses a technique called Behavior Based Interviewing (BBI). Be sure to check your USA Jobs account for your notification updates.


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