TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Not Required

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

• No

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Background and/or Security Investigation required
• Drug testing designated position

DUTIES: Back to top These positions are located in the Intelligence Division, OCDETF Fusion Center, Office of Technical Support, Technical Support Unit (NFTU), Merrifield, Virginia.

Works with a specialized group of programmers on complex, multi-faceted prototype systems, such as leading a multi-functional development project in software analysis, design, development, and implementation for a new system or major enhancement to an existing system. Updates and modifies existing applications, designs new applications, and has continuing responsibility for maintenance of automation programs.

Serves as a technical expert on the planning and coordination of activities required to design, implement, and support operating systems through procurement and installation of appropriate systems software. Leads a major operating systems project, such as installing new operating environments or implementing new operating systems patches, upgrades, and releases.

Develops and implements directives to implement high-level policy changes that impact significant agency technology resource requirements. Analyzes statutory requirements against existing directives to assess the degree of change necessary to comply with new requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top GS-12: one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 Federal grade level in performing such duties as creating applications and automating standard functions; installing, configuring and testing vendor-supplied modifications to existing systems software; and drafting position papers on IT issues.

GS-13: one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 Federal grade level in performing such duties as analyzing technical specifications; installing, testing and implementing vendor-supplied modifications to existing systems software; diagnosing and resolving trouble calls; and addressing complex problems related to enterprise architecture.

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. Ability to program operating systems.

2. Ability to program applications.

3. Ability to independently carry out tasks to solve problems and achieve objectives.

Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Successful completion of a one-year probationary period is required (unless already completed).

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see http://www.ed.gov .

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM’s web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications .

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ’s Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Your application will then be placed in one of three categories; Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Names of all candidates in the best qualified category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Candidates within the best qualified category who are eligible for veteran preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligible.

Although veteran preference points are not assigned under the category rating procedures described under “How You Will Be Evaluated,” veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which they are qualified. In addition, qualified veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more are placed at the top of the highest quality category (i.e. Best Qualified).

BENEFITS: Back to top The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits .

OTHER INFORMATION: Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement.

Drug testing is required for this position. All non-DEA applicants must complete a drug use questionnaire. Applicants who are found, through investigation or personal admission, to have experimented with or used narcotics or dangerous drugs, except those medically prescribed, will not be considered for employment with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Exceptions to this policy may be made for applicants who admit to limited youthful and experimental use of marijuana. Such applicants may be considered for employment if there is no evidence of regular, confirmed usage, and the full-field background investigation and results of other steps in the process are otherwise favorable. Compliance with this policy is an essential requirement of the position.

It is highly suggested that you complete the Drug Questionnaire form when submitting your application package. However, if you do not complete and submit this form with your application package, it will not disqualify you from the application process. You will be asked to complete the Drug Questionnaire form before extended a conditional offer. Click the following link to access the Drug Questionnaire.http://www.justice.gov/dea/careers/drug_questionnaire.pdf

To submit your completed Drug Questionnaire please follow the instructions for uploading or faxing documents in the “How to Apply” section of this announcement.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):http://www.justice.gov/dea/careers/priority-consideration.shtml

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): http://www.justice.gov/dea/careers/priority-consideration.shtml

How to Claim Veterans’ Preference: http://www.justice.gov/dea/careers/veterans-preference.shtml

Military Spouse Preference:http://www.hr.dla.mil/downloads/onjams/military_spouse_preference_info_sheet.pdf or http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/shams/index.aspx or http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-19340.pdf .

Selective Service: MALE APPLICANTS BORN AFTER 12/31/1959 must certify prior to job offer that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.

EEO Policy Statement: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/EEO_Policy_Statement

Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement:https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Reasonable_Accommodation_Policy_Statement

In accordance with 5 CFR 2635.704, applications will not be accepted in postage-paid Government envelopes.

The Drug Enforcement Administration participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify – http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify ). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.