- Position Title
- IT Specialist (DATA MGMT)
- Agency
- Government Publishing Office
- Announcement Number
- 18-10316380-DEU-AS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, September 26, 2018 to Tuesday, October 16, 2018
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more?; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more?; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
3.
This position is open to All U.S. Citizens (Competitive). When a job opportunity announcement is open to "All U.S. Citizens", it means that anyone with U.S. Citizenship may apply. Job seekers may use the Self-Check through E-Verify https://www.uscis.gov to verify citizenship, if available in their state of residence.
Please note that Status candidates, Status (Merit Promotion), may also elect to be considered under "All U.S. Citizens (Competitive)".
Please note that Status candidates, Status (Merit Promotion), may also elect to be considered under "All U.S. Citizens (Competitive)".
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
To minimally qualify for the PU-13 level, you must meet the following requirements. Applicants must possess 1 year of specialized experience at the PU-12 (or equivalent) level or higher. Specialized experience includes; Creating and modifying XML DTD's and Schmas, Creating XML data to enhance workflows is desirable and, working with XML translation languages such as XSLT. Do you possess 1 year of specialized experience
equivalent to the PU-12?
equivalent to the PU-12?
For each task in the following group, choose the statement that best describes your experience and/or training.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Utilizes typesetting software to produce publications ready for printing.
3.
Utilizes Adobe typesetting products to produce publications.
4.
Troubleshoots computer hardware and software in general to successfully run a variety of applications.
5.
Provides guidance to lower graded Information Technology Specialists relating to XML usage in regards to text processing operations.
6.
Creates XML documents from conception to publication.
7.
Creates or modifies XML DTD's and Schema's with the intent of produce valid XML data.
8.
Fixes XML data problems caused by bad or missing character entities to produce valid publication data.
9.
Develops and performs XML Training.
10.
Utilizes technical writing skills to write detailed specifications for application designs.
11.
Utilizes Technical writing skills to turn system specifications into requirements.
12.
Presents technical ideas and concepts in writing to an audience of diverse skill sets.
13.
Resolves problems and coordinates work with other computer and printing specialists, in the event of unusual problems and complications, keeping the supervisor informed.
14.
Utilizes programming with XSLT and XPATH to create output data.
15.
Utilizes the Document Object Model (DOM) to create new valid XML documents.
16.
Utilizes ASCII and Unicode character sets to produce valid publications.
17.
Utilizes applicable computer hardware, software, and printing data.
18.
Utilizes software testing applications to test application stability.
19.
Utilizes the Object Oriented Programming Techniques (OOP) to troubleshoot applications.
20.
Creates applications to translate XML data from one format to another.
21.
Develops procedures and maintains standards for the utilization of new XML systems or sub-systems within the production processes employed by the Production Department.