Summary An independent Federal agency, the U.S. International Commission provides the President and Congress with high-quality analysis and technical support on international trade, tariff and competitiveness issues; hears and decides import injury cases; and publishes the United States' tariff schedule. You will find a working environment throughout the Commission that is dedicated to the development of your technical skills and a commitment to provide balance between your work and personal life. Responsibilities This IT Specialist position provides information technology services to the OCIO as the Webmaster. The incumbent reports directly to the Supervisory IT Specialist within a collaborative environment to implement and maintain the USITC's public and intranet websites, serves as the point of contact and authoritative source for information regarding the websites, and makes technology recommendations and design decisions which improve the efficiency and effectiveness of IT operations, especially those related to implementation and maintenance of the USITC's web services. Major duties: Acts as the leader and catalyst to develop and articulate the overall focus and concept for the agency's internet and intranet websites in keeping with Commission priorities and objectives. Ensures the high-quality design, coding, testing, documentation, deployment and maintenance of agency websites and web applications using the current technologies (i.e., programming languages, frameworks, operating systems) and methodologies adopted for use within the OCIO. Ensures the proper configuration, administration and optimization of web technologies and third party software which are integrated as part of website and web application designs. Provides project leadership being responsible for all aspects of a project's end-to-end technical implementation, including both software and hardware architecture for a system. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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, education, and/or selective placement factors mentioned. These are used to determine if you possess the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to successfully perform in this position. BASIC REQUIREMENT To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level obtained in the federal or private sector which demonstrates ALL of the following: Formulating solutions to implement and maintain a large public website integrating various advanced web technologies, such as web servers, content management systems and enterprise search engines while ensuring compliance with all required security standards and guidelines; Designing the front-end interface and information architecture for a large website applying industry-standard design concepts for usability in terms of content, functionality, navigation, look and feel; Searchability, and performance to ensure a positive user experience and complying with Federally-mandated accessibility requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act; Developing a large website through all end-to-end activities in the software development lifecycle including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, documentation, training, and maintenance using programming and scripting languages (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP), development frameworks (e.g. Bootstrap), configuration management systems (e.g., Drupal), development methodologies (e.g., Agile), and operating systems (e.g., Linux); Maintaining a production website to effectively ensure its high availability, its content is accurate and up-to-date, all functional production issues are addressed quickly, and website technology is continuously secured through software upgrades and patches; AND Leading or being a member of a project team implementing a large website which follows industry best practices for software development, employs accepted project management techniques, adheres to configuration management principles, and adopts security best practices. In addition to meeting specialized experience requirements, you must have IT-related experience demonstrating these competencies: Customer Service - Ability to anticipate and meets the need of both internal and external customers. Skill in delivering high-quality products and services and is committed to continuous improvement. Ability to effectively manages customer relationships. Oral Communication - Skilled in making clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals and groups. Ability to listen effectively and clarify information as needed. Ability to speaks and write in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner that is appropriate to the audience, and facilitates an open exchange of ideas to ensure all group input is considered. Attention to Detail - Skill in performing work and conscientious about attention to detail. Problem Solving - Skilled in identifying and analyzing problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations. Project Management - Ability to anticipate and meets the need of both internal and external customers. Skill in delivering high-quality products and services and is committed to continuous improvement. Ability to effectively manages customer relationships. Skill in applying, project management principles, methods, and practices, to formulate overall plans, proposals and designs for web-based projects; develop project-specific strategic plans and strategies for development and implementation; validate and prioritize needs within the project area; develop progress reports and develop information such as staff hour estimates, milestones and personnel resources needed to meet specified requirements. 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. OPM's prescribed Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Information Technology (IT) Management can be found at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifying-general-schedule-positions/standards/2200/gs2200a.pdf Education Additional Information As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period (competitive service) or a two-year trial period (excepted service) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 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 Self-assessment questionnaire: : https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12800645 Vacancy ID number: IMP-25-048-SP 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.
