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ALL SOURCES-COMPETITIVE SERVICE/DEU VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: DEU-MT-08-057 Please DO NOT include your social security number on any documents submitted. Note: this position is posted on USAJobs, which requires applicants to provide their SSN for registration. However, your SSN will not appear on any of your application materials. TITLE, PAY PLAN, SERIES AND PAY BAND: Information Technology Specialist (Systems Analysis/Applications Software), NB-2210-V PROMOTION POTENTIAL: None This position is in the competitive service. SALARY RANGE: $67,235 - $125,091per year The salary range above includes 13% geographic differential pay. OPENING DATE: July 29, 2008 CLOSING DATE: August 18, 2008 ORGANIZATION, DUTY LOCATION, AND NUMBER OF VACANCIES: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) Information Technology Services Business Services Delivery Washington, DC – 1 Vacancy (This position is in the bargaining unit.) RELOCATION: Relocation may be provided to selectees in accordance with OCC’s relocation policy. Free real estate information on job locations is available to OCC employees and job applicants by calling OCC’s relocation management firm at 1-800-210-0299 ext 6989. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This announcement is open to the public. All qualified persons may apply, regardless of where they reside. MAJOR DUTIES: As Information Technology Specialist (Systems Analysis/Applications Software) assigned to the Deputy Chief Information Officer, provides full range of support in all areas and functions associated with OCC systems analysis and OCC applications software. Systems Analysis: Applies analytical processes to the planning, design and implementation of new and improved information systems to meet the business requirements of customer organizations. Applications Software: Designs, documents, develops and/or modifies, tests, installs, implements, and supports new or existing applications software. May participate in the development, documentation and management of Software Configuration Management (SCM) and infrastructure disciplines in support of application development initiatives. Develops, proposes, updates and maintains documentation for an assigned segment of the enterprise. Participates on task forces and project teams; provides expert advice and consulting support for requirements analyses, long- and short-range planning, and other studies of IT issues. Based on user requests and requirements, assists customers in analyzing business problems, developing solutions, and integrating solutions into a multi-platform environment. Supports all OCC customers for assigned area of responsibility, including troubleshooting of problems on a daily basis. Informs customers of the direction of department initiatives and provides training as needed. Manages, installs, maintains, monitors and/or troubleshoots all software and/or hardware to assure optimum performance. Provides guidance on proper use of IT policies, standards, hardware and/or software to OCC users. Participates in the development of policies and procedures for assigned specialties. Performs full range of project management activities. Manages multiple projects or tasks through the systems development life cycle from project initiation, through requirements, design and development, testing, implementation, maintenance, and retirement, using a standard methodology. Leads project staffs responsible for managing, administering, developing, and/or maintaining information technology software applications. Coordinates project activities in order to ensure that efforts are initiated and completed on schedule and within budget. Develops and maintains project plans. Maintains knowledge of new developments in computer technologies. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band, NB-IV. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is evidenced by performing a variety of progressively responsible and high-level assignments or activities associated with: evaluating, selecting, architecting, implementing and/or maintaining document management, records management, and content management systems. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: In addition to the above qualification requirements, candidates must possess the following Selective Placement Factor(s) to be considered qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how they meet this requirement in their application. Experience performing a variety of progressively responsible and high-level assignments or activities associated with: evaluating, selecting, architecting, implementing and/or maintaining: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007, Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) 2.0, Forms server and/or InfoPath forms, custom WebParts, Web services, and integration with a document management and records management system. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1) Demonstrated ability to work independently to proactively identify and resolve highly complex problems as it relates to MOSS 2007 environment. These include but are not limited to: (i) Writing procedures/scripts to automate MOSS 2007 related tasks (example: backing-up an entire MOSS farm, tracking site usage and users, identifying inactive sites, auditing and reporting site content, etc.) (ii) Integration of Excel Services, Forms server, Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Server, Portfolio Server, and Groove Server (iii) Ability to quickly prototype and pilot a case study to evaluate any component of the MOSS 2007 environment (iv) Evaluate, research, design, prototype, and pilot enterprise/federated search within MOSS 2007 environment (v) Evaluate, research, design, prototype, and pilot SharePoint/MOSS 2007 as a front end tool that could potentially host the web content. 2) Demonstrated ability to design, install, configure, test, administer, and maintain MOSS 2007 environment. 3) Demonstrated ability to design, develop, configure, test, administer, and maintain Forms Server and/or InfoPath forms in MOSS 2007 and/or WSS 2.0 4) Demonstrated ability to design, develop, install, configure, and integrate custom Web Parts within MOSS 2007 environment 5) Ability to prepare IT-related business process analyses, technical proposals, and technical documentation. (Please provide a writing sample; for example, a previously prepared analysis paper, a technical proposal, or an extract from technical documentation you have written.) BASIS FOR RATING: Qualified applicants will be rated and ranked based on the extent and quality of their total background as it relates to the requirements of the position to be filled. Applicants should provide information on how they meet Selective Placement Factors, if applicable, and KSAs in a supplemental narrative statement. Applicants should describe experience, education, training, and other activities that reflect possession of these factors. Failure to submit this information may negatively affect your rating for this position. All answers provided must be substantiated by your resume. OTHER INFORMATION: The Comptroller of the Currency provides the following benefits: *401(k) Program *Thrift Savings Program *Free Dental and Vision Insurance *Free Long-Term Disability *Work Life Programs *Free Business Travel Insurance *Federal Employees’ Health Benefits Program *Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Program *OCC Group Life Insurance Program *Domestic Partner Benefits All qualified applicants will receive appropriate consideration without regard to non-merit factors such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, politics, disability, or sexual orientation that do not relate to successful performance of the duties of this position. To request information and application forms, hearing impaired applicants may use TDD # (202) 874-5642. OCC provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be received in the Human Resources Office by the closing date of the announcement. You may apply by fax, mail, or e-mail (using Word or PDF formats only). Receipt of applications will be acknowledged. Applicants’ qualifications will be evaluated solely on the information submitted in their applications. Failure to submit all of the items listed below may result in you not receiving full consideration. All application materials become the property of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and will not be returned. The OCC utilizes a variety of methods to evaluate the qualifications of applicants. The most commonly used methods include, but are not limited to, rating and ranking by a Human Resources Specialist, use of a rating panel, or use of an automated applicant system such as Career Connector. Persons with disabilities, disabled veterans, VRA eligibles, and others eligible for a noncompetitive appointment under a special appointing authority must clearly indicate eligibility on their application and provide supporting documentation. Failure to provide proof of eligibility will result in you not receiving full consideration. 1. Resume; or OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment; or other written application format of your choice. The OF-612 is available on the Office of Personnel Management’s electronic forms website at www.opm.gov/forms/. Be sure to provide all of the information requested below:
- OCC employee identification number (for OCC employees only) - Country of citizenship - If ever employed by the federal government, show the highest federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment in grade - Education - Work experience including dates of employment, employer’s name, address and phone number - Other relevant qualifications 2. A supplemental statement describing how you meet the selective placement factor(s), if applicable, and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). 3. Copy of most recent performance appraisal, if available. 4. All current and former federal employees must submit a copy of their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (Standard Form 50) showing tenure group and promotion potential (if any). 5. Applicants claiming veteran preference or eligibility for Veterans Readjustment Appointment must submit a copy of their DD-214 and, if disabled, an SF-15 with letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. 6. Please include an E-mail address where status notifications may be sent. CTAP AND ICTAP APPLICANTS: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) applicants must provide proof of eligibility, such as a copy of their specific RIF notice of separation, Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing the RIF separation, or Certification of Expected Separation. Applicants may also be asked for documentation from their human resources office reflecting the promotion potential of their most recent federal position. Selection priority will be given to eligible, well-qualified CTAP/ICTAP applicants. Well-qualified employees are eligible employees who (i) meet the basic qualification standards and eligibility requirements for the position, including any medical qualifications, suitability, and minimum educational and experience requirements for the position; (ii) meet all selective placement factors, where applicable, and are rated above the minimum level on all quality ranking factors (KSAs); (iii) are physically qualified, with reasonable accommodation where appropriate, to perform the essential duties of the position; (iv) meet any special qualifying condition(s) that OPM has approved for the position; and (v) are able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry. You have three methods for submitting your application: Fax 301-333-7012 E-Mail: OCCHRDEU@occ.treas.gov Comptroller of the Currency Human Resources Solutions 500 North Akard Street, Suite 1600 Attn: Saundra Keys, DEU-MT-08-057 Dallas, TX 75201 Phone: 214-720-7058 The OCC highly recommends that applicants submit their documents via fax or e-mail. Due to mail screening, it may take up to two weeks for the OCC to receive any mailed documents. For more information, you may contact LaChelle Crowder at 214-720-7058, or you may submit questions to OCCHRDEU@occ.treas.gov. (Do not submit documents directly to this contact person.) OCC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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