Hybrid Information Technology Specialist bei Department of Homeland Security

Information Technology Specialist

Department: Department of Homeland Security

Location(s): Chesapeake, Virginia

Salary Range: $75038 - $116925 Per Year

Job Summary: This vacancy is for a GS-2210-11/12, Information Technology Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, USCG FINANCE CENTER. Duty location will be determined upon selection.

Major Duties:

• You will serve as a/an Information Technology Specialist and be responsible for the development, maintenance, and sustainment of applications, non-enterprise software, SharePoint based tools and sites, and other business intelligence or technology driven initiatives. The duties of this position also include systems project management, systems process improvement, development of training products and guides, and providing critical analysis of technical requirements. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Knowledge, skill, and ability to develop applications and systems to utilize current technologies and methodologies to meet new business and regulatory requirements. Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; seeks/generates and evaluates alternative perspectives/solutions; makes timely/effective recommendations, based on potential implications of findings or conclusions. Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work; uses machines, tools, instruments, or equipment effectively. Applies principles, methods, or tools for designing, developing and maintaining systems including scheduling, coordinating, monitoring, writing specifications, test plans, performing system testing, training users, evaluating, and managing projects and resources, including technical performance. Provide functional and/or technical support to customers to ensure validation of requirements, delivery of Information Technology capabilities, determining where manual processes can be automated and financial data captured electronically.

Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Specialized experience includes: Implementing system enhancements and modifications for interfacing operational and asset maintenance information technology (IT) systems Troubleshooting end user application problems Performing systems analysis Projecting changes and systems enhancements to anticipate future operational needs OR Applicants may substitute successful completion of 3 years progressively higher-level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.M, if related). OR A combination of appropriate specialized experience (as described above) and graduate education (as described above) that is beyond the second year of progressive graduate study to meet the qualification requirements. NOTE: Education can be substituted for experience at this grade level. To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Specialized experience includes: - Implementing system enhancements and modifications for interfacing operational and asset maintenance information technology (IT) systems; - Troubleshooting end user application problems; - Performing systems analysis; - Projecting changes and systems enhancements to anticipate future operational needs. In addition to meeting the specialized requirement, you must also have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

How to Apply: To begin your online application, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and or required supporting documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional information. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English. We encourage you to apply online. Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. The address below is for inquiries only. You may apply more than once, but the most recent application is the only one that will be used. You must submit your resume, your online questionnaire, and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM eastern standard time on 07/27/2025. It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If claiming eligibility under the VOW Act: The VOW Act requires Federal agencies to treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligibles, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214. In order to be considered under the VOW Act, the certification must specify that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package for this job announcement. The certification must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters. Agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Alfreda Jefferson at [email protected] to obtain an alternative application.

Application Deadline: 2025-07-27