Summary PLEASE NOTE: Based on the current hiring restrictions, selectees may be subject to additional approvals prior to an offer being extended. This position is located at Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Administrative Resource Center - Systems and Project Support Division. As an IT Specialist (APPSW), you will be designing, developing, maintaining, supporting, and implementing interfaces, applications, and custom extensions used for the purpose of supporting the business activities. Responsibilities The following are the duties of this position at the GS-12. You will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this developmental position. Develop system design and formal design documentation to support the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This includes gathering and analyzing the requirements, designing, coding, testing, implementing, and maintaining the interfaces, applications, and custom extensions. Perform the review and analysis of system functional requirements documentation. Meet with functional representatives/Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) as necessary to understand requirements. Build, maintain, support, and conduct research and analysis on interfaces, applications, and custom extensions based on design documents using appropriate development tools as determined by management. Prepare formal system technical documentation. Conduct developer unit testing and provides support to other functional testing activities. Requirements Conditions of Employment - All selectees must sign a Pathways Participant Agreement. - Subject to a 1-year trial period is required (unless already completed). - Must successfully complete a background investigation. - Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. - Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. - Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. - Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. - Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. - This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To be eligible for the Recent Graduates Program, applicants must have, within the previous 2 years*, completed all educational requirements for a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying institution. For more information on education requirements go to Treasury's Pathways Program. *Veterans who, due to a military service obligation, were precluded from applying to a Recent Graduates Program during any portion of the 2 year eligibility period may have their eligibility period extended so that they receive the full 2 years of eligibility. The remaining 2-year eligibility period will begin upon his or her release or discharge from active duty. The veteran's eligibility period may not extend beyond 6 years from the date of completion of all requirements of an academic course of study. To qualify for the GS-09 level, you must meet the following requirements: A. Education- In the Recent Graduates Program you may qualify based solely on education as follows: You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree. Degree must be in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. OR B. For the GS-09 you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes experience participating as a software developer to code, test, deploy, document, and maintain an application that utilizes a relational database architecture. Examples of such experience may include: - Implementing software application changes by coding, testing, and debugging utilizing programming languages (excluding code generation tools) for less complex programs such as user interface development (GUI), SQL Scripting, and making small fixes to existing applications. AND In addition to meeting specialized experience, applicants must have IT-related proficiency in each of the four competencies listed below. - Attention to Detail such as assisting or being involved in an IT-related development project. - Customer Service such as determining if projected benefits have been achieved and the customers' expectations are being met. - Oral Communication such as participating in evaluations of basic IT-related procedures, and assists in the presentation of recommendations for improvements. - Problem Solving such as testing newly developed software or debugging basic programs with available and detailed requirements. To qualify for the GS-07 level, you must meet the following requirements: A. Education- In the Recent Graduates Program you may qualify based solely on education as follows:You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: One full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement. Degree must be in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. OR B. Experience: For the GS-07 you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes participating on a team to program, test, document, and maintain software. Examples of such experience may include: - Assisting with requirements analysis and subsequently assisting with programming, testing, and documenting to address the requirements on small existing operations and maintenance changes. AND In addition to meeting specialized experience, applicants must have IT-related proficiency in each of the four competencies listed below. - Attention to Detail such as translating detailed steps into software code. - Customer Service such as determining if projected benefits have been achieved and the customers' expectations are being met. - Oral Communication such as sharing knowledge and expertise with other team members in technical areas for workgroup effectiveness. - Problem Solving such as identifying syntax errors. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information The Bureau of the Fiscal Services' Recent Graduates Program affords developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service to individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs. Successful applicants are placed in a dynamic, developmental program with the potential to lead to a civil service career in the Federal Government. Following the completion of program requirements, selectees may be considered for non-competitive conversion to a career-conditional or term appointment. All conversion requirements will be identified in the Participant Agreement. Program requirements include but are not limited to: Successful completion of at least 1-year of continuous service; Completion of at least 40 hours of interactive training; Demonstration of successful job performance; and Meet the qualification standards for the position to which the Recent Graduate may be converted. WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PATHWAYS PROGRAM? For additional information regarding the Pathways Program, please refer to the following website: www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads This appointment is for an initial period of one year then may be converted to a permanent or term position. Relocation expenses will not be paid. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This is a bargaining unit position. The following locations are represented by their corresponding NTEU chapter:Parkersburg, WV - NTEU Chapter 190, Hyattsville, MD/Washington, DC - NTEU Chapter 202, Austin, TX - NTEU Chapter 214, Birmingham, AL - NTEU Chapter 220, Philadelphia, PA - NTEU Chapter 223, Kansas City, MO - NTEU Chapter 225 This position is a high risk position. We offer opportunities for telework. We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes: Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards. Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year. Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire. A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums. A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions. Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay\_and\_Benefits