Summary You will serve as an IT SPECIALIST (APPSW/SYSANALYSIS) in the OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT of the FLEET NUMERICAL METEOROLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY CENTER (FNMOC). Responsibilities You will perform software configuration management services to include installation and version control of hundreds of Government owned and created Numerical Weather Models, post-processing jobs, and web services. You will build and deploy a diverse library of software (including Python, Perl, Java, Fortran, ANSI C, and ANSI C++) on numerous LINUX based systems at dispersed geographic locations at multiple security classification levels. You will write and/or maintain configuration management software and scripts written in languages including but not limited to Shell Script, Perl, and Python. You will manage and modify the software configuration process and procedure to best meet the needs of 24/7 operations / Cyber Security and system dependencies You will coordinate with numerous members of the scientific and Information Technology (IT) staff at FNMOC, as well as identifying and transitioning new technologies to improve software configuration management. You will design, code, and document utility routines, jobs, shell scripts, and special purpose software to support computer center operations, programmer requirements, or special projects. You will be required to use Python, Perl, and LINUX shell scripting to develop interfaces to version control software such as GIT, Subversion, and other CM related programs. You will be required to identify and implement modifications to the software library configuration control system and change submission process. You will monitor the Configuration Control process for inefficiencies and defects, solicit and receive user feedback concerning Configuration Control processes and standards, perform analyses, and carry out improvements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience and knowledge of the Linux operating system Experience and knowledge of basic programming skills Experience and knowledge of software failure/recovery procedures Experience and knowledge of information assurance principles and practices Experience and knowledge of GIT HUB and configuration management practices Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-b/ . Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience. For GS-11: Successful completion of a Ph.D. OR Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. GS-12: There are no educational substitutions for specialized experience for GS-12. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
