Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

• 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.
• Positions filled with applications from this pool will be placed into positions where artificial intelligence duties occupy the majority of the work performed.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
• 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

Qualifications

Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered, please visit the new resume guidance for more information.

READ ALL SECTIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY. THIS INFORMATION IS CRUCIAL TO SUBMITTING A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION.

Applicants must qualify for the series and grade of the posted position. Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. Your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and proficiency of any required competencies to perform the specific position for which you are applying.

To qualify for the 2210 IT Specialist series, the applicant must demonstrate the following competencies:

• 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; know about available products and services; and 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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Duties:

• Design, develop, and maintain responsive web applications using React.js and CSS.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs using Express.js and Node.js.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices.
• Use Git or Bitbucket for version control and collaborate using Visual Studio Code.
• Work with both front-end and back-end technologies to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Develop and maintain API documentation using Swagger UI.
• Integrate with PostgreSQL databases using SQL and work with data formats such as JSON and XML.
• Implement and maintain security best practices, including authentication and authorization.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Resolve production outages and issues by analyzing Splunk logs and Dynatrace.
• Apply scaled agile practices, including updating user stories on Kanban boards.
• Integrate COTS solutions into the organization's robust, API-driven architecture, ensuring real-time connectivity with existing systems.
• Conduct performance analysis and tuning as needed.
• Identify and implement AI-driven enhancements in both front-end and back-end systems, such as intelligent automation, predictive analytics, and personalized user experiences.
• Assess existing business processes and propose AI-powered solutions to increase automation, reduce manual effort, and improve overall system performance.
• Stay current with advancements in AI and machine learning and recommend innovative approaches to modernize and streamline web application development and operations.

The evaluation you receive is based on your responses to the online assessment questions completed during the application process. Please make sure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

Resumes exceeding two pages will not be considered. To be considered, your resume must:

• Clearly demonstrate your qualifications for the position
• Include your contact information

We recommend using a clear, easy-to-read format and focusing on information most relevant to the job announcement

• proof of eligibility with your application. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation Notice of Personnel Action, (SF-50); and
• proof of your most recent performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or equivalent.

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