Summary The Office of Information Management provides innovative business process automation, data management, content management, software application, and consultative services to the Division and external stakeholders. The office comprises back-end application development, data management, business analysis, and visual design experts. The incumbent is responsible for the front-end development and user experience (UX) of websites and web applications. Responsibilities This vacancy is also being announced concurrently with Ann# ENRD-25-021-DE for applicants who DO NOT have Federal status. Please review that announcement to determine if you are eligible to apply. Note: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. As an IT Specialist (Applications Software), typical work assignments include, but are not limited to, the following: Code and script user interfaces (UI) and interactions for websites and web applications. Use latest HTML/CSS/vanilla JavaScript (ECMAScript) standards to create lightweight and reusable components using a mobile-first strategy. Build user-facing features, interfaces, structure and design of websites and applications through collaboration with end-users and designers to translate mockups into interactive web-based solutions. Lead human-centered design, qualitative research methods, and contextual inquiry to support end-user needs. Conduct usability testing and gather and analyze feedback to translate into metrics for measuring how well digital products and services are meeting end-user needs. Create personas, wireframes, user flows, information architecture, mock-ups, prototypes, UI components, and more. Ensure front-end code aligns with latest W3C standards and meet or exceed latest standards for accessibility. Utilize modern web design trends to meet unique organizational needs to build solutions which are highly flexible and scalable Collaborate with integrated team in a DevSecOps + Agile project management environment, including Scrum ceremonies and backlog refinement, and source code management, such as Git, TFS, or BitBucket. Communicate and collaborate both orally and in writing, documenting processes and briefing technical/non-technical stakeholders, users, and project teams at all levels. Diagnoses and resolves incidents reported by customers and documents them in the ticketing system. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the IT Specialist (APPSW), you must meet A) the four competencies and B) qualification requirements below. A) You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: 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. B) Qualification Requirements: To qualify at the GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-11 Federal grade level or above (obtained in either the public or private sectors) developing an organization's website, using HTML5, CSS3, and/or vanilla JavaScript (ECMAScript) to create mobile-first UX/UI which meets Section 508 conformance. To qualify at the GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-12 Federal grade level or above (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing front-end development and full-stack development for an organization's website, using HTML5, CSS3, and vanilla JavaScript (ECMAScript) to create mobile-first UX/UI which meets Section 508 conformance. Time in Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements (one year at the next lower grade) by the closing date of announcement. 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 skill and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. YOUR RESUMÉ MUST support your responses to the online questionnaire and provide specific details as to how your experience meets the specialized experience as described in the vacancy announcement if you are using experience to meet all or part of the qualification requirements. Please ensure that your resume includes the month and year that you began and ended each position held or that position will not be credited toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Failure to provide details will result in an ineligible rating. Your latest resume submitted for this vacancy announcement will be used to determine qualifications and supersedes previous submissions. Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. To preview questions, please click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12656780 Education There is no substitution of education for experience at these grade levels. Additional Information Career Transition Programs: The Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in DOJ with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If you have received written notification of your eligibility for consideration under CTAP/ICTAP, you may receive special priority consideration for this position if you are well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): VEOA allows eligible veterans to apply and compete for positions announced under merit promotion procedures when the hiring agency is recruiting from outside its own workforce. To be eligible, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three (3) or more years of continuous active military service. If you are applying for a Merit Promotion announcement and wish to be considered under the VEOA, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214, in addition to any other required documents listed on this announcement. You can find additional information at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide/ Military Spouses: You're eligible if you are a spouse of an active duty member of the armed forces; a spouse of a service member who is 100% disabled due to a service-connected injury; or a spouse of a service member killed while on active duty. You must meet certain criteria for each of these eligibility categories. Learn more about the specific criteria for military spouses Schedule A: DOJ welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities and is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department. DOJ also encourages eligible Schedule A applicants to submit their resumes to resume@benderconsult.com, and reference "Federal Career Opportunities" in the subject line. Additional information is found at: www.benderconsult.com Land Management applicants on a time-limited appointment are eligible to apply. The Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, P.L. 114-47 was signed into law on August 7, 2015, allowing certain individuals who currently are or formerly were under time-limited competitive appointments at certain land management agencies to compete for permanent positions in the competitive service at a land management agency, or any other agency, under merit promotion procedures. Benefits: DOJ offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. General Employment Information: DOJ EEO STATEMENT: The U.S. Department of Justice fosters an inclusive and diverse workforce, find our EEO statement online at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/page/file/1394116/dl?inline SELECTIVE SERVICE: Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.