Summary The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking candidates who are looking to embark on an exciting career opportunity. As an Information Technology Specialist (DATAMGT), you will use your skills and insights to plan and manage large information technology projects and assist implementing complex clinical information systems. Responsibilities If selected for the GS-11 position, your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Work with other database specialist to design, implement and maintain highly flexible database infrastructures capable of supporting both large and small applications on those platforms. Provide support for developing, monitoring, and maintaining multiple databases or applications and diagnose and resolve data management problems and issues. Implement database standards, procedures and guidelines; and participate in the planning of future database expansion, enhancements, and selection. Apply database changes and testing for vendor maintenance fixes and new releases, conduct tests, and evaluate database package tools. Research, evaluate, introduce and support new evolving technologies potentially of use to the NIH end user community and participate in the evaluation of specifications and features of new products, performing product comparisons, feasibility and cost benefit analyses, and performance and compatibility testing, and made recommendations for future implementation. Work with vendors to resolve technical problems. If selected for the GS-12 position, your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Work with other database experts to design, implement and maintain highly flexible database infrastructures capable of supporting both large and small applications on those platforms. Establish and maintain database standards, procedures and guidelines; and participate in the planning of future database expansion, enhancements, and selection. Provide technical expertise for developing, monitoring, and maintaining multiple databases or applications; and diagnose and resolve data management problems and issues. Apply database changes and testing for vendor maintenance fixes and new releases, conduct tests, and evaluate database package tools. Research, evaluate, introduce and support new evolving technologies potentially of use to the NIH end user community and develop logical data models to be translated into workable physical database designs to accommodate new business requirements and processes. Work with vendors to resolve even the most complex technical problems. If selected for the GS-13 position, your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Work with other senior database experts to design, implement and maintain highly flexible database infrastructures capable of supporting both large and small applications on those platforms. Establish and maintain database standards, procedures and guidelines; and participate in the planning of future database expansion, enhancements, and selection. Provide high-level technical expertise and major technical responsibility for developing, monitoring, and maintaining multiple databases or applications and serve as a technical expert for complex databases. Diagnose and resolve the most complex data management problems and issues. Apply database changes and testing for vendor maintenance fixes and new releases, conduct tests, and evaluate database package tools. Research, evaluate, introduce and support new evolving technologies potentially of use to the NIH end user community and develop logical data models to be translated into workable physical database designs to accommodate new business requirements and processes. Work with vendors to resolve even the most complex technical problems. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify for an IT Specialist (Data Management), GS-2210 at the GS-11 level, you must: A. have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management OR a 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, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education in one of the areas described above leading to such a degree; OR B. have IT related experience demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience obtained in either the private or public sector, and/or completion of specific, intensive training that demonstrates that I possess each of the following four competencies: 1. Attention to Detail - is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail; 2. 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; 3. 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; 4. Problem Solving - identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations, AND, I have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector typically gained in the IT field or through performing IT related tasks such as: utilizing database management tools and utilities to assist with monitoring, optimizing, and managing databases and related objects; developing database objects (e.g., stored procedures, functions, views, triggers, tables) for use in applications; and, conducting backup, restoration, reorganization, and recovery work on databases and associated files. In order to qualify for an IT Specialist (Data Management), GS-2210 at the GS-12 level, you must: have IT related experience demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience obtained in either the private or public sector, and/or completion of specific, intensive training that demonstrates that I possess each of the following four competencies: 1. Attention to Detail - is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail; 2. 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; 3. 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; 4. Problem Solving - identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations, AND, I have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector typically gained in the IT field or through performing IT related tasks such as: designing databases to support applications, ensuring system scalability, security, performance, and reliability; diagnosing and resolving database performance and management issues; developing database objects (e.g., stored procedures, functions, views, triggers, tables) for use in applications; and, implementing automated data integration and data transformation (ETL) solutions to meet business requirements. In order to qualify for an IT Specialist (Data Management), GS-2210 at the GS-13 level, you must: have IT related experience demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience obtained in either the private or public sector, and/or completion of specific, intensive training that demonstrates that I possess each of the following four competencies: 1. Attention to Detail - is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail; 2. 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; 3. 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; 4. Problem Solving - identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations, AND, I have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector typically gained in the IT field or through performing IT related tasks such as: designing enterprise databases to support applications, ensuring system scalability, security, performance, and reliability; planning and installing upgrades of database management system software to enhance database performance; developing data models for applications, metadata tables, views, and related database structures; implementing automated data integration and data transformation (ETL) solutions to meet business requirements; and, provide technical support and guidance to junior database administrators or specialists. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12953179 Education If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education. Additional Information This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave. At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: telework compressed schedules, flexible schedules. Based on your appointment, a one or two-year trial/probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration. Visit Help Applying for helpful information on the application process. If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: Reasonable Accommodation Information. Veterans' Preference only applies to Schedule A (disability appointment), HHS Reemployment Priority List (RPL) Eligibles, HHS Priority Reemployment List (PRL) Eligibles, and Veterans Recruitment Appointments (if applicable).
