IT Specialist (Quality AssuranceTester) Direct Hire
Job Location:
Birmingham, MI - USA
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Job Summary
Positions under this announcement are being filled using a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) open to all U.S. citizens. Selection(s) made under this bulletin will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service and may be required to serve a new probationary period. Under the provisions of the Direct Hire Authority Veterans Preference and the Rule of Three do not apply.
- This announcement serves as public notice. Applications submitted be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available.
- Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement. Applicants may not receive notifications of referral status until the full 6-month eligibility period has elapsed.
- Applications may be gathered from additional recruitment sources. These will be added to the pool created by this announcement.
- Positions filled with applications from this pool will be placed into positions where cybersecurity duties occupy the majority of the work performed.
- Incumbent is responsible for performing the systems design and programming necessary to develop maintain modify and enhance applications software required to support programmatic and administrative systems.
- Participates in the development of statements of work for systems design development and implementation activities which are contracted. Assists in development of component work plans and budgets.
- Provides technical assistance in the planning installation testing operation troubleshooting and maintenance of COTS hardware and software systems. Integrating hardware and software elements.
- Provides technical assistance to users by identifying data processing technologies and applying them to user requirements. As needed provides such assistance onsite in the user organization.
- Works with users to define problems design solutions and test new or revised programmatic and administrative systems.
- Maintains contact with users to provide advisory services conducts post-implementation reviews and assesses effectiveness of systems and instructions obtains policy and procedural input and responds to user recommendations.
- Develops detailed application systems design and software; performs testing implementation and maintenance activities for projects or major aspects of projects assigned.
- Conducts periodic reviews of operational software to isolate throughput constraints or potential areas for increased performance. Analyzes software using optimizer tools program profile generators etc. to identify inefficient code.
- Tests and evaluates various software packages to determine the ease of use interactions and compatibility as well as suitability to support component workloads.
- Develops or oversees the development and maintenance of accurate clear concise and complete system documentation in accordance with Federal and component standards.
- Implements corrective action for systems deficiencies discovered as a result of user contact post-implementation review quality assurance studies or other fact-finding methods.
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Selective Service Registration if applicable ()
- Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required
- Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results
- Selectees may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period
- Relocation expenses will not be paid
- All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement
- Candidates will not be hired based on their race sex color religion or national origin.
There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.
This announcement serves as public notice. Applications submitted are placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection if additional positions become available. This Direct Hire announcement may be used to fill the same or similar position in another office.
Salary range listed is under Rest of U.S. (RUS) locality pay table. Selectees actual salary will vary depending on location being filled. To find out the salary range for your selected location you can view the salary for each locality pay table here:Salaries & Wages.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31 1959 you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See .
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests:If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request an 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. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
RESUME: Resumes cannot exceed two pages; please visit the new resume guidance for more information. Your resume must provide specific details as to how your experience meets the qualifications for this position. Experience statements (i.e. duties specialized experience or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. The resume should indicate if the work is full-time or part-time. Part-time work is prorated (e.g. if you work 20 hours per week for a 12-month period you will be credited with 6 months of experience).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
