Description:
Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.The primary purpose of this position is to provide programming support for Interactive Courseware (ICW) projects by designing, writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining applications software to meet functional requirements, and evaluating commercially developed software for current and future instructional courseware needs.
Requirements:
In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Individual Occupational Requirements for the Information Technology (IT) Management Series, GS-2210 (Alternate A). https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/EDUCATION: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral 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. (NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS)
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EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving AND have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay systems which includes analyzing data and prepares a project synopsis which compares alternatives in terms of cost, time, and necessary equipment. Advises managers of findings and recommends a course of action. Specifies inputs and outputs, data structure, module interface plans, layout of files and test plans for project development. Ability to determine output formats and design architecture. Develops and codes programs using such programming languages as HTML, C#, Java, C++, Visual Basic, Flash, Dreamweaver, or other programming/authoring tools as applicable. Uses Extensible Markup Language (XML) and the DoD XML Registry to make recommendations on data that should be shared between other Air Force and DoD systems.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-9 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of software design principles methods and approaches.
2. Knowledge of system software and systems development life cycles, including systems documentation, design development, configuration management cost analysis, systems integration, and testing.
3. Knowledge of IT applications software concepts, principles, methods and practices.
4. Knowledge of SCORM and 508 requirements.
5. Knowledge of the basics of software programming languages such as HTML, VISUAL BASIC, XML, C++, C#, and development tools such as Flash and Dreamweaver.
6. Ability to analyze organizational application software requirements to develop supportable recommendations for enhancement, apply CASE tools, and design, write, code, debug, test and maintain applications.
7. Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Aug 19, 2025;
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