- Position Title
- Computer Scientist (EDGE)
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-SAC-23-11509190-DE-ML Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, January 9, 2023 to Friday, January 27, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Please mark "YES" to all eligibility options below for which you wish to be considered. We can only verify eligibility options for which you claim and provide proper documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section of the announcement for specific requirements.
2.
Are you a current Department of the Interior employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You have not yet been separated.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of the Interior) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
- Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
Basic Requirements for GS-1550: Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the mandatory basic requirements for Computer Scientist.
2.
GS-13: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you must have professional experience. Select the response below that best describes your experience.
3.
Develop applications utilizing Java.
4.
Develop applications in C.
5.
Develop applications utilizing Python.
6.
Design and write computer systems for organizing, storing, extracting, and using scientific data.
7.
Knowledge of relational database concepts and experience in using Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL.
8.
Technical lead for development of mission-critical real-time 24 hours per day 7 days a week 365 days a year systems used in monitoring and processing.
9.
Design and structure special algorithms for data storage, processing, analysis and/or presentation.
10.
Actively participate in team-based collaborative communication and information technology development projects where you provided technical guidance and communicated with technical and non-technical peer groups or superiors, exchanged information, and discussed issues/options available.
11.
Select the answer that best describes your work or educational experience with regard to integrating software systems and scientific databases into Internet infrastructure, particularly with regards to the earth sciences.
12.
Provide technical guidance on communication and information technology to scientific, administrative, and support staff by assessing needs, collecting and discussing information, and presenting issues and available options.
13.
Configure and administer MySQL databases.
14.
Write user and programmer documentation for software applications.
15.
Setup and administer MySQL server, develop custom database designs, and perform database management duties as required, in a scientific production environment.
16.
Populate, maintain, and query using SQL or similar computer languages to access relational databases.
17.
Develop applications within a software version control framework.
18.
Comply with department/agency security policies and follow established protocols to ensure network and data security (e.g. firewall change requests, system or data encryption, anti-virus, etc).
19.
Performs programming tasks based on standards, user requirements and bureau specifications.
20.
Have you been required to formulate an innovative approach to a complicated software issue/problem that resulted in written code (was tested, implemented, and maintained)?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
21.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.