IT SPECIALIST (APPSW)
Company: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Location: Boulder
Posted on: October 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary This position is located within the Department of
Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), National Centers for
Environmental Prediction (NCEP), Space Weather Prediction Center
(SWPC) with 1 vacancy located in Boulder. CO. This position is also
announced under vacancy number NWS NCEP-25-12568287-DE, which is
open to all US Citizens or Nationals. You must apply to both
announcements if you want to be considered for both.
Responsibilities The working title for this position is Software
Developer. As Software Developer, you will perform the following
duties: Serve as a software developer in the Space Weather
Prediction Center's (SWPC) Technology Division by supporting the
analysis of current computer system capabilities, the analysis of
SWPC development requirements, and the planning of software
development solutions associated with all assigned tasks and
projects. Establish unique computer programming and application
development solutions as assigned by a Project Manager or
Technology Division Chief. Analyze and gather all requirements
related to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including
software design, specification, testing, evaluation, documentation,
and implementation. Interact with other SWPC and National Centers
for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) components, as appropriate, to
define computer programming application requirements and to
facilitate the use of local and/or cloud-based computer hosted
application programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment *A one
year probationary period may be required. *Payment of relocation
expenses may be authorized. *This position is in the bargaining
unit. This position is covered by (1538). Key Requirements:
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Suitable for Federal employment,
as determined by background investigation. More requirements are
listed under Qualifications and Other Information. Qualifications
requirements must be met by closing date of announcement. Must be
registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov) Are
There Any Special Requirements For This Position? A background
investigation will be required for this position. Continued
employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion
of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for
termination. Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will
be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative
that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy
remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the
point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as
possible so that we can update our system. If you are a Federal
employee applying for a promotion (under merit promotion
procedures) you must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing
date of the announcement. Qualifications Qualification requirements
in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of
Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which
contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is
available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located
at: https://www.opm.gov/policy. For all positions individuals must
have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four
competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for
identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each
competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the
position being filled. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must
possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty
and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal
Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the
applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and
abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This
experience need not have been in the federal government. 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. To qualify for the 2210
series: - Attention to Detail -Is thorough when performing work and
conscientious about attending to detail. - 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. - 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 - Problem Solving
-Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of
information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate
alternatives, and to make recommendations. AND To qualify at the
GS-13: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the IT
Competencies above, applicants must also possess one full year (52
weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the
Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all the
following: Modernize legacy applications using modern development
languages such as; (Java, Python, SQL) to prepare web-based
products for containerization and cloud hosting. Assess stakeholder
needs and translate business requirements into technical
specifications for development using demonstrated Agile development
frameworks such as SCRUM or Kanban. Create web-based applications
and content management systems such as; (Drupal, WordPress) to
create, manage and maintain new and existing internal and
external-facing web-platforms in a cloud-hosted environment. Use
structured and unstructured databases such as; (SQL Server,
PostGres, MongoDB) and data/object storage solutions to improve
organizational cloud-readiness. Education Additional Information
CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that
they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by
attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about
CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel
Management's Career Transition Resources website at: Employee Guide
Career Transition CTAP applicants MUST submit the following
documents: A copy of your specific RIF notice; notice of proposed
removal for failure to relocate; a Certificate of Expected
Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus
organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment
letter, a notice eligibility for discontinued service retirement,
or similar notice). A copy of your SF-50 Notification of Personnel
Action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location; A
copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating;
and Any documentation from your agency that shows your current
promotion potential. ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following
documents: A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed
removal for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity
termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot
place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or
certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department
that you are eligible for disability retirement; A copy of your
SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action documenting your RIF
separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location,
and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL,
etc; A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your
rating; and Any documentation from your agency that shows your
current promotion potential. Non-Competitive Reinstatement to a
Higher Grade/Band than Previously Held MUST submit the following
documents: 1. SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action: you must
provide the most current Notification of Personnel Action (Form
SF-50) that verifies career/career-conditional status, title,
series, and highest grade level held on a permanent basis for your
previous position. (do not submit an Award SF-50) AND, the SF-50
that verifies your separation date; AND. 2. Performance Appraisal -
most recent performance appraisal showing the official rating of
record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance
appraisal is unavailable. Do not submit a performance plan that
does not include this information. NOAA participates in e-Verify.
E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security
Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to
electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly
hired employees. The Department of the Commerce (DOC) places a high
value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and
encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are
fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to
successfully achieve our mission. THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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