Information Technology Specialist (DATAMGT/INFOSEC) Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. DH-25-30-DF Department U.S. International Trade Commission
Salary $120,579.00 to $185,234.00 Grade 13 to 14
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 3/21/2025 Close Date 4/4/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

This position is located in the Office of the Chief Information Officer at the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC), serving as the Information Technology Specialist (DATAMGT/INFOSEC) responsible for administering all database technology, both structured and unstructured, at the USITC.

This announcement is issued under "direct-hire" authority.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This announcement is issued under "Direct Hire Authority". Consistent with 5 U.S.0 3304(a)(3) and OPM regulations (5 CFR 337 Subpart B) on Direct Hire: All candidates who meet all the qualification and other eligibility requirements may be referred for consideration. Competitive examining rules providing for rating and ranking, and veterans' preference do not apply.

Duties

  • Conducts effective and comprehensive administration and maintenance activities to ensure operational use of production and non-production PostgreSQL and MongoDB database management systems hosted on Linux-based operating systems following industry standards and best practices.
  • Implements and uses tools to check and monitor the health, security, usage and performance of enterprise database environments following Federal IT and cybersecurity policies as well as industry standards and best practices.
  • Provides support for implementing new software applications and integrating underlying information databases following an Agile-based Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Supports maintenance and timely security updates of all network infrastructure hosting databases and database technology.
  • Implements security controls to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of production PostgreSQL and MongoDB database systems hosted on Linux-based operating systems following Federal and USITC security policies and guidelines.
  • Responds to, manages and completes ad-hoc data requests from stakeholders to support agency mission objectives.
  • Supports research, evaluation, analysis, acquisition and implementation of 3rd-party technologies supporting database environments such as cloud-based technologies, containerization and business intelligence tools.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a U.S. citizen or national.
  • You will be required to successfully complete a background investigation.
  • You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
  • Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You may be required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement.

Qualifications

You must meet all the requirements below by the closing date of the announcement and they must be clearly identified in your application, resume, or supporting documents. This includes any general and specialized experience, and selective placement factors mentioned. These are used to determine if you possess the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to successfully perform in this position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience obtained in the private or public sector that is equivalent to the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is defined as:

  • Ensuring the ongoing operation, administration and maintenance of production and non-production databases running PostgreSQL and MongoDB database management systems in a Linux-based environment AND
  • Implementing security controls and using tools to check and monitor the health, security, usage and performance of enterprise database environments following Federal IT and cybersecurity policies, such as FISMA, as well as industry standards and best practices; AND
  • Supporting maintenance and timely security updates and patching of all network infrastructure, database management technologies and other software which supports hosting databases to effectively ensure the high availability, integrity and confidentiality of the data.
Selective Placement Factor:
  • To be considered qualified for this position at the GS-13 level, applicants must have at least 2 years of demonstrated experience conducting effective and comprehensive administration and maintenance activities to ensure operational use of production and non-production PostgreSQL and MongoDB database systems hosted on Linux-based operating systems following industry standards and best practices.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience obtained in the private or public sector that is equivalent to the GS-13 level. Specialized experience is defined as:

  • Mastery of the administration and maintenance of production and non-production databases running PostgreSQL and MongoDB database management systems in a Linux-based environment AND
  • Advanced experience implementing security controls and using tools to check and monitor the health, security, usage and performance of enterprise database environments following Federal IT and cybersecurity policies, such as FISMA, as well as utilizing cutting-edge industry standards and best practices; AND
  • Providing expert support for implementation of new software systems and underlying information databases, to include designing, implementing and integrating databases containing both structured and unstructured data, following an Agile-based SDLC; AND
  • Providing expert support with the maintenance and timely security updates and patching of all network infrastructure, database management technologies and other software which supports hosting databases to effectively ensure the high availability, integrity and confidentiality of the data.
Selective Placement Factor:
  • To be considered qualified for this position at the GS-14 level, applicants must have at least 3 to 5 years of demonstrated experience conducting effective and comprehensive administration and maintenance activities to ensure operational use of production and non-production PostgreSQL and MongoDB database systems hosted on Linux-based operating systems.

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

There is no education requirement for this position.

Additional information

This announcement is issued under "direct-hire" authority. Consistent with 5 U.S.0 3304(a)(3) and OPM regulations (5 CFR 337 Subpart B) on direct-hire: All candidates who meet all the qualification and other eligibility requirements may be referred for consideration. Competitive examining rules providing for rating and ranking and veterans' preference do not apply.

Surplus or Displaced Federal Employees: The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Programs are available to federal employees that qualify. Those eligible for these programs are granted special priority selection rights. To be considered, you must be deemed well-qualified by receiving a score of 85 or higher. If you are a federal employee claiming CTAP/ICTAP, you must provide the documents listed under the Required Documents section to verify your eligibility. Also, you must indicate in your application that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible. For additional information regarding CTAP/ICTAP, please visit: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you are registered with the Selective Service or are exempt under Selective Service regulations. For additional information concerning Selective Service requirements, please visit http://www.sss.gov/.

Severely disabled persons program information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/hiring/

Cover page to fax paper application - OPM Form 1203fx: http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/forms/opm1203fx.pdf

Assessment Question: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12705206

Vacancy ID number: DH-25-30-DF

Reasonable accommodations: This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the contact listed on the vacancy announcement. The decision to grant a reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis.

Verification of information: Any information claimed on your resume and in application materials, such as education, credentials, employment history, etc., will be verified as part of the security clearance process.

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.

This position is announced under a government-wide Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for STEM positions in the GS-2210 series. Under this Direct-Hire authority, applicants are required to meet minimum qualification requirements at the grade level(s) of interest. Veteran's Preference, Schedule A, Category Rating, and other methods of consideration DO NOT APPLY under Direct-Hire Authority regulations.

Appointments made under this authority will be processed as new appointments to the Civil Service. Current Civil Service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments to the Civil Service. Current Federal employees may be required to serve a new probationary period (5 CFR 315.802(b).

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

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

  • Database Management Systems
  • Database Administration
  • Technology Awareness
  • Database Management
  • Information Assurance
  • Software Engineering

Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience(s) and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. In order to fully evaluate your application and receive proper credit, your resume should include: (1) paid and non-paid experience, job title, dates held (month and year for qualifying purposes to receive credit), number of hours worked per week, and salary (2) knowledge of the subject matter and technical skills pertinent to this position; (3) specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work; and (4) names and phone numbers of your current and/or previous supervisor(s). Your resume should contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic/specialized experience requirements as stated in this job opportunity announcement for each grade level(s) for which you are applying.

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications and/or education on the information provided and evaluate your relevant education and/or work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) mentioned above. Based on the results of this evaluation, you will be placed in one of the following quality categories:

If you are selected for an interview, you can expect a structured panel interview process, which will include between 2 and 4 members.

To preview the assessment questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12705206

Required Documents

To receive consideration, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified below by 04/04/2025

1. Resume: Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience(s) and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. In order to fully evaluate your application and receive proper credit, your resume should include: (1) paid and non-paid experience, job title, dates held (month and year for qualifying purposes to receive credit), number of hours worked per week, and salary (2) knowledge of the subject matter and technical skills pertinent to this position; (3) specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work; and (4) names and phone numbers of your current and/or previous supervisor(s). Your resume should contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic/specialized experience requirements as stated in this job opportunity announcement for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.

2. Occupational questionnaire: A completed job-specific occupational questionnaire should be submitted through your Application Manager account.

3. Cover Letter. This is optional.

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 occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/04/2025 to receive consideration.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.

3. To verify that your application is complete, 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 Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

4. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

The Vacancy ID is 12705206

Agency contact information

Delon Ford
Address
Office of the Chief Information Officer
500 E St SW
Washington, DC 20436
US

Next steps

Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.

To check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the More Information link under the application status for this position.

You will be notified up to four times during the hiring process:

  1. Upon receipt of your application
  2. Upon minimum qualifications determination
  3. After candidates have been referred to the hiring official
  4. Once a selection has been made


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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