Information Technology Specialist (APPSW) NF-04

Duties
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• Serves as Programmer Analyst at the USAREUR Registry of Motor Vehicles. Works under the direction of the Application Programming supervisor.
• Develops and maintains application programs and small subsystems in support of Registry functions using primarily COBOL and CICS in a mixed VSE mainframe and client server environment.
• Provides analysis, design, and programming services including, but not limited to: coding, testing, debugging, and documentation of programs.
• Designs, writes, tests, debugs, and maintains software applications that meet technical and functional requirements.
• Applies information security and information assurance policy, principles, and practices. Reviews proposed regulations and procedural changes, and provides time estimates for proposed projects.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Possesses satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, 2-13, to include a Tier 3 background investigation.
• This position may require a health screening. Immunizations may be required as a condition of employment for the health and safety of those in the facility.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain an Official No-fee Passport.

Qualifications

One year specialized experience using Common Business-Oriented Language (COBOL) programming language and demonstrated experience in an IBM mainframe environment. Must possess comprehensive verbal and written communication skills and the ability to analyze work requirements and translate to application programs.

Best Qualifying Criteria:

1. Demonstrable knowledge and experience in the process of software development and design, including designing, coding, and testing client/server and/or web applications that meet customer requirements.

2. Demonstrable knowledge and experience with various mainframe/server software products such as: Java, Linux, CICS or similar job control language.

3. Demonstrable knowledge and experience developing software applications using such tools as Visual Studio, PC/Server Common Business-Oriented Language (COBOL), Language, Scripting or Java programming skills, to include HTML Web languages and DB2 skills.

Referral lists are based on the qualifications stated in the job announcement. Your qualifications MUST be fully described in your resume. In describing your experience, be clear and specific. NO ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE MADE REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Area of Consideration:

• The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is WORLDWIDE. (Family Member Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

Manual Applications :

• If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 1500 CEST on 09/26/2025 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job-related questions may result in an ineligible rating.

PCS Costs

• Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is in the Government's interest.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government (Joint Travel Regulation (JTR)), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/FTR%20Bulletin%2018_05%20Relocation%20Allowances_0.pdf for more information.

Pay-Band Allowances and Differentials

• Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. Sunday premium may be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday).
• Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. Night differential may be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600.

Incentives and Bonuses

• Incentives will not be paid.

Foreign Overseas Allowances

• Allowances, differentials, or incentives MAY be paid. These allowances may include Living Quarters Allowance (LQA), Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (TQSA) and requires a Transportation Agreement in accordance (IAW) the provisions of the Department of States Standardized Regulations (DSSR).
• Post allowance may be paid in accordance with the Department of States Standardized Regulations (DSSR), contingent upon eligibility.
• Employment Overseas provides a lot of additional benefits & entitlements, for more information please see the agency contact information listed below for your local NAF Human Resources office.
• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program, for information click here .

Other:

• Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/
• Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
• Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.