IT Specialist (Applications Software) Job in Fort Ord, CA

Vacancy No. SDSB-24-12644131-DHA Department U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
Salary $128,717.00 to $167,336.00 Grade 13 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 12/23/2024 Close Date 1/6/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Fort Ord, CA


Summary

About the Position: This position serves as a senior technical resource to the Language Proficiency Assessment Directorate (LPAD) at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) in matters pertaining to the implementation and enhancement of web applications and information technology for the delivery of foreign language testing content and services used world-wide by the Department of Defense.

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Clarification from the agency

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing DHA for Certain DoD Personnel to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive workforce. Veterans Preference and Military Spouse Preference (MSP) does not apply under this recruitment method. Positions filled under this DHA are exempt from the Interagency Career Transition Plan (ICTAP).

Duties

  • Designs software and information systems to automate business and development processes.
  • Troubleshoot Java-based applications utilizing Java, Python and JavaScript libraries, tool kits and languages.
  • Codes and maintains MongoDB databases.
  • Develops queries in JavaScript to support data updates and execute database configuration.
  • Provides auxiliary support to SQL or RDBMS systems for the purposes of executing data transactions and representation.
  • Improves processes to create and organize software releases into versions.
  • Plans for database data migration activities in releases.
  • Builds automation to enable continuous integration and continuous delivery utilizing Gradle, Jenkins, Artifactory and GitHub/GitLab.
  • Debugs computer code and evaluates code maintainability and portability.
  • Utilizes Linux (RHEL or CentOS), Tomcat, Apache Http (webserver), Python (specifically mod-wsgi in Apache or other WSGI). OpenSSL for certificate management and generation, and monitoring tools (such as SolarWinds, Nagios, etc.).
  • Provides technical and analytical input on foreign language test development and management information systems requirements.
  • Implements Information Security (INFOSEC) controls for assigned systems.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • This is an Information Assurance Workforce position. You will be required to obtain the required training and obtain the required certification/recertification for this position within 6 months of job entry.
  • Work may require temporary travel (TDY), occasionally on short notice, away from the normal duty station up to 15% of time.
  • Duties of this position may entail alternative duty schedules (including extended shifts (12.5 hours); nights, weekends, and/or holidays; being recalled for urgent situations; and/or working overtime in response to surge situations).
  • Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized and Other Experience: One year of specialized experience includes 1) Testing and/or troubleshooting MongoDB databases for internal or external customers; 2) Developing queries in JavaScript to support updates for an organization; 3) Utilizing Gradle, Jenkins, Artifactory and/or GitHub/GitLab to build or test automation; 4) Providing technical and/or analytical input on foreign language test development or management information systems requirements. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

Time in Grade: Time in grade does not apply because this is a DoD DHA solicitation and subsequent appointments result in a new federal civil service appointment.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Information Technology Management Career Field position
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

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.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. While during the application process you will be asked if you are claiming veteran's preference, the information will not be used, nor is it applicable for this Direct hire Authority (DHA) solicitation.

Once the announcement has closed, applicants who self-certify as to their qualifications compared to the qualification requirement defined above during the application process, will be referred to the hiring official. The hiring official may or may not conduct interviews. Your resume will be reviewed by a Human Resources (HR) Specialist if you are selected for the position; the HR Specialist is the final deciding authority when determining if you meet the qualification requirements listed above.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates; those preferences do not apply during the DHA for Certain DoD Personnel Solicitation Process.

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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 questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/06/2025 to receive consideration

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12644131).
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
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Presideio of Monterey, CA 93944
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Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.


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