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Position Title
Information Technology Specialist (Data Management/Application Software)
Agency
Indian Health Service
Announcement Number
IHS-25-HQ-12748122-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 to Monday, June 16, 2025
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 current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • 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 AND
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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3. Are you an American Indian/Alaska Native who is enrolled in a federally recognized tribe as defined by the Secretary of Interior? The Indian Health Service gives qualified American Indian/Alaska Natives preference when filling vacancies in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472), with approved exceptions.

If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
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4. 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
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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5. 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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6. Political, Schedule C, Non-career SES Appointee: In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you been or are you currently an employee in the Executive Branch serving on a political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointment? If yes, and you are selected through this vacancy announcement, you may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment.

A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an Assistant position to a top-level Federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)). A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Information Technology Specialist (Data Management/Application Software) position with the Indian Health Service. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. (limit characters)
1. Minimum Qualifications, GS-13, Information Technology Specialist (A)
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-13. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Apply automated information skills and experience gained and applied in a healthcare environment to the analysis, documentation and prioritization of clinical end-user business requirements for complex health information software applications. (limit characters)
3. Develop or modify computer applications or software. (limit characters)
4. Analyze proposed applications, software routines, or packages to determine appropriate use. (limit characters)
5. Develop/Modify computer applications for use in a complex information system composed of multiple systems software/hardware components. (limit characters)
6. Maintain, analyze and/or update a computer database. (limit characters)
7. Analyze and develop standards and policies for acquisitions, operations, and administration of health information technology. (limit characters)
8. Analyze data requirements to implement into existing systems in support of applications designed to collect all patient-related information related to clinical applications that support healthcare planning, delivery, management and/or research. (limit characters)
9. Apply emerging and evolving technologies to current and future business needs at the operational and tactical levels. (limit characters)
10. Collaborate with other functional and information technology units to evaluate data integrity issues, design and implement data integrity course of actions to remediate existing inconsistencies. (limit characters)
11. Consider the challenges of development, the benefits and applications of data warehouses, and best practices to implement applications. (limit characters)
12. Create and use information technology strategies and project plans when solving specific problems to deliver a product that meets customer specifications. (limit characters)
13. Develop and implement data mining and data warehousing programs. (limit characters)
14. Managing information technology projects ensuring the quality and value of deliverables and minimizing defects, duplication of effort, and waste. (limit characters)
15. Research regularly to understand and anticipate emerging business needs to ensure technology can adequately support business needs and processes. (limit characters)
16. Seek information about alternatives and choose an option that meets a goal, solves a problem or avoids a risk. (limit characters)
17. Troubleshoot software computing failures to determine if a problem exists in hardware or software and take appropriate action to remedy. (limit characters)
18. Use knowledge of information technology principles, methods and practices to plan, implement and coordinate services to diagnose and resolve problems, and ensure continuous service. (limit characters)
19. Used appropriate principles, methods, and tools to analyze and develop systems tests and evaluation procedures. (limit characters)
20. Conduct analyses of technological developments and new applications of information technology (hardware, software, telecommunications), emerging technologies and their applications to business processes. (limit characters)
As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.

Certification of Information Accuracy
If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
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21. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)