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Position Title
IT Specialist
Agency
National Archives and Records Administration
Announcement Number
DE-11867490-23-EB Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, March 17, 2023 to Monday, March 27, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)?  Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
 
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3. Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)?  Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
 
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Preferences
1. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current Federal employee? (limit characters)
3. Where did you learn about this National Archives and Records Administration job opportunity? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
-Experience developing a Quality Assurance (QA) framework plan and test artifacts to perform the different stages of software testing; AND
-Experience with hands-on manual testing using Agile software testing methodology to validate and monitor software; AND

-Experience with automation testing;

 
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1. For the GS-12, select the answer that best describes your experience. (limit characters)
2. Make sure experience is clearly documented in your resume. Please give the dates/resume reference when you gained this experience so it may be found to ensure you receive proper credit. (limit characters)
In addition to meeting specialized experience, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating proficiency in each of the four competencies listed below.
- 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.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
3. Do you meet the IT related experience as listed in the vacancy announcement? (limit characters)
4. Which of the following best describes your experience analyzing and resolving issues and recommending solutions for software testing and quality assurance? (limit characters)
5. Which of the following best describes your experience analyzing IT problems from available information and then formulating recommendations? (limit characters)
6. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience translating customer requirements into test procedures? (limit characters)
7. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience with in-depth knowledge of hands-on manual testing using Agile methodology? (limit characters)
8. Please select the statement below that best describes your experience developing test scripts for automation. (limit characters)
9. From the list below, which of the following types of documentation have you personally developed? (limit characters)
10. Which of the following types of testing you primarily have experience in? Select all that apply. (limit characters)
11. Please select the answer that best reflects your skill in communicating technical and non-technical information. (limit characters)
12. Select all of the statements that describe your experience with written communication in the field of information technology. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
13. Do you have experience both developing and presenting presentations to your peers and higher-level officials? (limit characters)
14. Which of the following best reflects your highest level of experience drawing conclusions based on an analysis of information? (limit characters)