- Position Title
- IT Specialist (Data Architect/Engineer)
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R10-22-11332322-JMJ-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, December 22, 2021 to Thursday, January 6, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
5.
Are you a U.S. citizen or national?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualifications for the 2210 Occupational Series
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
1.
Choose the response that best describes your qualifications for the GS-12 grade level.
2.
Choose the response that best describes your qualifications for the GS-13 grade level.
Direct experience in implementing enterprise data management processes, procedures, and decision support.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Advises and provides training to staff on the use of associated data management, reporting systems and processes.
4.
Apply advanced theories, principles, practices, and techniques of natural resource management, including mapping products and decision-support tools, in order to achieve program results and resolve complex problems in short timeframes.
5.
Guides use of agency-wide computerized database applications to assist with decision support, condition assessment, and long-range planning
Hands-on experience with data architecting, data mining, large-scale data modeling, and business requirements gathering/analysis.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Use tools such as case data modeling products to design and generate new or modified database schemas from logical models.
7.
Demonstrated work experience in data modeling.
8.
Create guidance for leadership on standardizing data stewardship, data architecture, metadata and technical standards for data.
Mastery knowledge of, and skill in applying new data technologies, data management processes, system analysis principles and techniques and process engineering concepts sufficient to recommend the most beneficial implementation approaches, assess the impact of new data management and IT policies and lead implementation activities.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Performs data analysis and writes scientific and objective reports to describe findings and make recommendations.
10.
Prepare charts, graphs, slides, or other briefing materials to communicate trends in data analysis.
11.
Use statistical theory and quantitative data analysis to develop and implement statistically sound sampling designs, interpret results, and provide scientifically sound conclusions and recommendations.
12.
Uses a wide range of statistical and analytical methods for assessing and analyzing business processes and database systems; based upon data analysis, determines focus areas, performance objectives, key performance indicators, and performance targets.
Mastery knowledge of, and skill in applying interrelationships of multiple data management specialties; creation of metadata; using catalogs for metadata; use of repositories for both data and metadata; new IT developments and applications; emerging technologies and their applications to business processes; IT security concepts, standards, and methods sufficient to accomplish assignments such as: 1) ensure the integration of other programs and services, 2) develop solutions to integration/interoperability issues and 3) design, develop, and manage information systems that meet current and future business requirements and apply and extend, enhance, or optimize the existing architecture.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Develop resource data dictionaries, data models, and metadata in order to integrate functionality of relational and spatial databases
14.
Synthesize a wide range of data types (e.g., biological, physical, and bibliographical) in both tabular and spatial formats to assure that metadata for these data sets is complete, current, and in compliance with standards
15.
Create procedures for developing data dictionaries, data models, metadata repositories and other data management tools.
Mastery knowledge of, and skill in applying, the business value of information and data management; methods and approaches for sharing data/information through the use of IT assets; capital planning regulations and policies, as applied to the agency's business requirements; performance measurement tools; and methods for identifying issues sufficient to: 1) recommend knowledge management program plans, policies, and standards; 2) provide input to the Agency's data management processes; and 3) develop, implement, and interpret data-related metrics for the evaluation of the program effectiveness and efficiency.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Analyze issues, situations, and interactions, and assess, select, and make optimum use of available data to provide recommendations and solutions related to complex, often controversial natural resource and policy questions
17.
Conduct surveys, studies, evaluations and other reviews of existing and emerging data management operations to determine the adequacy of present systems and to ensure organizational goals and objectives are being met
18.
Present complex information, data, and/or findings in an effective manner that is tailored to the audiences ranging from the general public, natural resources professionals or experts, and agency executives.
Mastery knowledge of advanced data management principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices sufficient to accomplish assignments such as: develop and interpret data policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of data-related services throughout the agency; provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical data management issues; apply new developments to previously unsolvable problems; and make decisions or recommendations that significantly influence the support and development of data management solutions in the FWS.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
19.
Create procedures for developing data dictionaries, data models, metadata repositories and other data management tools.
20.
Serve as a lead in the development, establishment, and administration of policies, best practices, and processes pertaining to data management.
21.
Prepare written technical information (e.g., data management standards, policy, and public data assets) on data related issues and initiatives.