INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (APPSW)

Duties

• For GS-09:
• You will assist with designing, building, implementing, and maintaing a knowledge of management framework that provides end-users access to the organization's intellectual capital.
• You will gain an understanding of the needs and requirements of information end-users.
• You will participate in planning and managing the delivery of knowledge management projects.
• You will assist in monitoring and reporting the usage of knowledge assets and resources.
• For GS-11:
• You will lead efforts to promote the organization's use of knowledge management and information sharing.
• You will promote knowledge sharing between information owners/users through an organization's operational processes and systems.
• You will provide recommendations on data structures and databases that ensure correct and quality production of reports/management information.
• You will track and report testing activities, check for timely delivery of different milestones, design or evaluate test plans.
• You will verify content and structure of all testing documents and reports, organize training and provide progress and test status reporting

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization of facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 431-Knowledge Manager, proficiency level (Intermediate).
• The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.

Qualifications

For GS-09:

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) experience assisting with digital library maintenance, 2) updating knowledge portal permissions, 3) providing end-user technical support for collaboration suites, and 4) creating basic workflow automations..

For GS-11:

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) experience designing SharePoint/collaboration site architectures, 2) creating complex automated workflows, 3) formulating taxonomy standards, and 4) conducting Knowledge Management (KM) training for enterprise workgroups.

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/#url=Group-Standards

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

For GS-09:

master's or equivalent graduate degree
or
2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
or
LL.B. or J.D., if related

For GS-11:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
or
3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
or
LL.M., if related

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

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.

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: .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.