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Position Title
IT Specialist (SYSANALYSIS)
Agency
U.S. Census Bureau
Announcement Number
23-PPSI-12088194-DE-EP Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, September 15, 2023 to Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current employee of the Department of Commerce (DOC) who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service? If yes, confirm you meet all of the following requirements:

• You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy;
• Your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy;
• 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.
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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.
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4. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
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5. Do you claim Veterans' Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference
B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)
C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)
D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)
E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)
F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)
G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)
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Preferences
1. Have you held a political appointment within the previous five-year period? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1.
Do you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level and the IT Competencies required to perform for this position? (See the 'Qualifications' section for a definition of specialized experience)
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2. Please select the response that best describes your experience working with an Agile software development framework.
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3. Please rate your level of experience with Agile software development at scale. (limit characters)
4. Indicate the type of experience you have working in Agile software development. (Select all that apply) (limit characters)
5. Have you taken professional courses in an Agile development processes that together add up to: (limit characters)
6. Indicate your?experience setting priorities; and developing, monitoring, and/or analyzing detailed program/project requirements and implementation schedules. (limit characters)
7. Indicate your project management experience. (limit characters)
8. Indicate your experience as a technical lead for a team. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
9. Do you have experience coordinating activities with several technical, operational, and subject matter staff in multiple divisions to achieve objectives? (limit characters)
10. Indicate your experience communicating. (limit characters)
11. Indicate which of the following you have experience in with Agile development methods while managing large scale complex projects. Select all that apply. (limit characters)
12. My experience would show I have the ability to manage conflict within teams while accomplishing project goals by: (limit characters)
13. Indicate your experience in developing and implementing software development process improvement programs which include the Systems Development Life cycle (SDLC): (limit characters)
14. Please identify which of the following certifications that you currently possess. Select all that apply. (limit characters)
15. What is your experience with the role of release train engineer? (limit characters)
16. What is your experience with agile at scale on a single program (minimum of 5 agile teams)? (limit characters)