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Position Title
Lead IT Specialist (Applications Software)
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
OMAO-25-12652137-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, December 26, 2024 to Thursday, January 2, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current Department of Commerce 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. 
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3. Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service from a Federal agency outside of the Department of Commerce 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 (1) year ago.
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Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes your experience performing the work of a Lead IT Specialist (Applications Software), ZP-2210-4 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service.
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2. Do you have comprehensive knowledge of computer system architecture, application systems, operating systems and computer networking architectures, data architecture and standards?
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3. Choose the statement that best describes your ability to develop web based programs for data entry and processing.
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4. What is your level of experience coordinating testing efforts to identify and resolve system integration issues of a cloud-based infrastructure and/or other cloud services?
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5. Which of the following best describes your experience supporting IT efforts to collect and process navigation and remote sensing systems data?
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6. Which of the following best describes your experience identifying and resolving IT related issues for aircraft systems or equipment?
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7. Do you have experience in evaluating enterprise architecture hardware and software systems and recommending system improvements to ensure they meet the requirements of the users?
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8. Select the answer that best describes your knowledge of and experience with all aspects of software engineering including system life cycle components, system design and development techniques, quality assurance and configuration management processes.
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9. Do you have experience writing, debugging, and testing complex code?
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10. Which of the following best describes your ability to serve as an IT expert and consultant to ensure the application of cybersecurity policies, standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements are met.
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11. What is your level of experience in developing, documenting, implementing, and overseeing IT policies and procedures for an organization?
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12. Choose the statement(s) that best describes your experience performing duties and responsibilities leading a team. (Select all that apply.)
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
13. 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.
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