Summary You will serve as an Information technology Specialist (APPSW) in the FRCSE of FLTREADCEN SOUTHEAST. Responsibilities You will analyze new security authentication technologies (e.g., public key infrastructure certificates, secure cards, biometrics software) to provide security recommendations to management. You will advise system users on troubleshooting application software problems. You will ensure software quality and performance. You will develop program coding guidance to support system upgrades and interfaces. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-12 Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. In addition to demonstrating the four competencies above, your resume must demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing duties such as: Designing software applications using various programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, HTML, Microsoft Power Apps, and SQL Ensuring software quality and performance by writing and executing unit tests, integration tests, and performance tests Participating in agile software development practices, such as sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Working closely with various teams to identify software requirements, design, and implement solutions, and ensure software quality and performance. Understanding database operations and the ability to ensure database availability, performance, and security by implementing backup and recovery procedures, monitoring database performance, and implementing security measures. GS-13 Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. In addition to demonstrating the four competencies above, your resume must demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing duties such as: Designing, developing, and maintaining software applications using various programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, HTML, Microsoft Power Apps, and SQL. Demonstrating experience with agile software development practices, such as sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Participating in code reviews and ensure code quality and maintainability and staying up to date with the latest software development methodologies, tools, and technologies. Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior software developers. Collaborating with stakeholders, including technical leads, project managers, and subject matter experts, to gather software requirements and translate them into technical specifications. 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/ 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 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 an option 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.