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Peace Corps


Information Technology Specialist (Applications Software), FP-2210-3


Announcement Number:
DPC13-A0021-LH
Application Deadline:
02/13/2013
Washington D.C., Dist of Columbia
Open Date:
01/29/2013
Salary Range:
81256.0
119327.0
Location Notes:
Pay Schedule:
Annual
Who May Apply:
US Citizens
Time Limit:
Term
Promotion Potential:
3
Number of Vacancies:
1
Work Schedule:
Full Time




Agency Marketing Statement:

  • Ten Reasons to Work for Peace Corps! -- (1) Voted in the top 4 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government for small agencies in 2012, (2) the Peace Corps has a unique global mission. (3) Benefits include higher salary caps than the Federal standard with (4) quicker step increases. (5) Peace Corps employees earn non-competitive eligibility after 3 years of service and (6) have the chance to be selected for an annual Leadership Development Academy. (7) The working environment is highly flexible with alternative schedules, credit hours, teleworking. (8) There is a Distinguished Speaker Series, and (9) work-life programs including Metro and bicycle subsidies. (10) Peace Corps has a vibrant Community atmosphere; established through President Kennedy's call to service; the Peace Corps asks applicants what you can do for your country . . . and the world.

Notes:

  • PRIOR INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY OR RELATED WORK: Individuals who have been engaged in certain intelligence activity or related work or who have been employed by or connected with an intelligence agency are ineligible for employment with Peace Corps. Acceptance of employment with Peace Corps precludes employment by certain intelligence organizations for a specific period of time, determined by the employing agency, after Peace Corps employment ceases. APPLICANTS WITH CIA CONNECTIONS. CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO PROCEED.
  • This is an Excepted Service Appointment. Initial appointments to the Peace Corps normally are for 30 months, but may be extended up to 5 years. Employees are paid on the Foreign Service pay scale and receive the same benefits as other Federal employees. A background security investigation will be required for all hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.


Duties:

  • This position is located in the Chief Information Officer, Software Services Division. Primary responsibilities include performing all aspects of business applications architecture, design and development in compliance with federal standards. Exercise ability to serve as a Second Level Support Applications Developer applying an in-depth knowledge of the application development policies, guidelines, and procedures; technical standards for data exchange and interface designs; system lifecycle management; data management, auditing; project analysis and management; configuration management; and business re-engineering; and system testing. Serve as a Second Level Support Technical Lead utilizing hands-on experience to implement data management, lifecycle management, project management, requirements management, information management, development of policies, procedures and standards; assisting with strategic planning and development of business solutions.

    Develops database designs based on organizational mission and functional requirements. Defines data elements, data relationships, and data tables using database theory including entity relationship diagramming; object-oriented, hierarchical, and relational design; and data normalization.
  • Installs and maintains Web-based systems, Web-based information services, or Web-based research tools and e-Government operations.
  • Performs work involving the analysis, design, documentation, development, modification, testing, installation, implementation, and support of new or existing applications software. Participates in implementing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software or developing customized applications. Prepares inputs, outputs, flow diagrams, decision logic tables, and linkages with other applications systems. Tests, validates, and documents the applications.
  • Participates in, or performs, the planning, design, and implementation of an agency-wide enterprise architecture that integrates business, application, information, and technology architectures into a cohesive unit.
  • Ensures, or participates in ensuring, the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.

    Evaluates, acquires, configures, and uses software intended to ensure that automated systems are secure from unauthorized use, viral infection, and other problems that would compromise sensitive information in terms of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, or would compromise other aspects of overall system security.


Contact Information:

Avue Help Desk
1-800-401-0147
joeavue@avuetech.com

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