- Position Title
- Computer Scientist
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-DEN-24-12527095-DE-KTA Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, December 4, 2024 to Wednesday, December 18, 2024
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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.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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-09: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you must have professional experience, graduate education, or a combination of professional experience and graduate education. Select the one response below that best describes your education and/or experience.
3.
GS-11: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you must have professional experience, graduate education, or a combination of professional experience and graduate education. Select the one response below that best describes your education and/or experience.
4.
Install, configure, and administer Microsoft HS (Internet Information Services) on Windows servers.
5.
Manage, maintain, and service LINUX servers.
6.
Provide leadership and direction to establish and sustain an overall systems architecture. (GS-11)
7.
Provide IT support to staff using heterogeneous infrastructure.
8.
Utilize knowledge of web server operations, web services, browser capabilities, and operational procedures to develop and maintain web server applications.
9.
Troubleshoot and modify the source code of complex computer applications and systems.
10.
Define the nature and scope of data processing systems required to satisfy the requirements of scientific, administrative, production control, and/or management information systems. (GS-11)
11.
Work effectively under pressure with fluctuating deadlines, shifting flexibly from one activity or projects to another while successfully managing time and resources to complete an assigned task or meet an objective.
12.
Knowledge of relational database concepts and experience in using Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MS SQL Server.
13.
Develop Web-based applications.
14.
Develop applications using collaborative software development technologies including GitHub, Subversion and SVN.
15.
Characterize your experience installing, configuring, and maintaining mission-critical databases in relational database management systems such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
16.
Configure and administer a database server and a web server in a secure environment.
17.
Analyze and recommend system requirements which incorporate high density mass storage, high speed processing equipment, and data communications technology. (GS-11)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
18.
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.