- Position Title
- Information Technology Specialist (Application Software)
- Agency
- Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
- Announcement Number
- 24-DPS-12423522 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, May 24, 2024 to Friday, June 7, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current employee of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an Information Technology Specialist (Application Software) position with the federal government. Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.
WHEN MANDATORY NARRATIVE RESPONSES ARE REQUIRED, PLEASE DO NOT DUPLICATE INFORMATION YOU HAVE ALREADY PROVIDED IN YOUR RESUME AS A RESPONSE TO THIS QUESTION. WE ARE SEEKING AN ELABORATION OF THOSE DUTIES AND SKILLS YOU HAVE MENTIONED WHICH ADDRESS THE QUESTION MORE FULLY. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND ON YOUR EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUESTION. FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN YOUR BEING CONSIDERED AS INELIGIBLE.
WHEN MANDATORY NARRATIVE RESPONSES ARE REQUIRED, PLEASE DO NOT DUPLICATE INFORMATION YOU HAVE ALREADY PROVIDED IN YOUR RESUME AS A RESPONSE TO THIS QUESTION. WE ARE SEEKING AN ELABORATION OF THOSE DUTIES AND SKILLS YOU HAVE MENTIONED WHICH ADDRESS THE QUESTION MORE FULLY. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND ON YOUR EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUESTION. FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN YOUR BEING CONSIDERED AS INELIGIBLE.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
This vacancy is open to current employees of the Administrative Offices of the U.S. Courts (AO). Are you a current AO employee?
2.
Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience for this position is demonstrated expert level experience in performing application architecture related activities in an open-source model leveraging cloud services and defining and enforcing pre-defined architecture for large scale systems.
3.
If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your expert level experience in performing application architecture related activities in an open-source model leveraging cloud services and defining and enforcing pre-defined architecture for large scale systems. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,000 words or less.
4.
In the space provided below, please indicate the time frame and employer(s) where we can locate this information. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 250 words or less.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
5.
Do you have a bachelor's degree from a four- year college or university in Computer Science or a related field?
6.
From the options listed below, how many years of experience do you have performing application architecture related activities leveraging cloud services and enforcing pre-defined architecture and best practices for large scale systems?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
7.
Which level description best describes your expert level experience determining the solutions architecture to be used for each application with consideration given to such things as centralized versus decentralized methods, use of service-oriented architecture (SOA), and use of a single database versus distributed databases for each court unit?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
8.
Do you have in-depth experience with at least one Cloud provider?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
9.
Which level description best describes your expert level experience in designing non-functional elements of each system, e.g., response time, system availability, backup requirements, and interface needs?
10.
Which level description best describes your experience ensuring compliance and conformity of software, architecture, and technology standards based on the architectural roadmap as defined by Chief and Enterprise Architect?
11.
Which level description best describes your knowledge in continually improving the solutions architecture process efficiency through effective leadership, individual and group training, and process improvement?
12.
Which level description best describes your experience working closely with other divisional Enterprise Architect to ensure system design follows the industry best practices and standards that aligned with the Judiciary framework?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
13.
I understand that failure to provide a written statement ("See Resume" or other non-descriptive response is not sufficient) for each essay question could result in non-consideration for this position.