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Peace Corps

Information Technology Specialist (Applications Software), FP-2210-4/3

Announcement Number:	14-204-SH	Application Deadline:	07/17/2014
Locations:	Washington, Dist of Columbia	Open Date:	07/03/2014
Salary Range:	Min: 66500.0 - Max: 120521.0	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 2013, (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.
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 2013, (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 are normally for 60 months (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.

Qualified internal applicants will receive first consideration.
This is an Excepted Service Appointment. Initial appointments to the Peace Corps are normally for 60 months (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. Qualified internal applicants will receive first consideration.

Duties:

This position is located in the Office of Enterprise Business and Software Services (EBSS), Software Services (SS), within the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). The incumbent reports to the Software Services manager. As an Applications Systems Developer the incumbent is primarily responsible for design, development, and maintenance of Agency Intranet and web-applications, with increasing emphasis on the modernization of such systems, as well as their integration with existing internally and externally developed systems. Activities associated with this position typically include systems design, modification, procedural changes, user liaison, analysis and research and development. The individual works closely with staff from agency program offices, other senior level technical experts, developers, as well as contract staff. The individual is responsible for providing leadership, technical advice, and consultation for development and implementation of Intranet and web-based solutions throughout the agency. The incumbent will be responsible for providing web development services for SharePoint solutions, as well as replacing and/or integrating with legacy applications based on older web technologies.

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.
This position is located in the Office of Enterprise Business and Software Services (EBSS), Software Services (SS), within the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). The incumbent reports to the Software Services manager. As an Applications Systems Developer the incumbent is primarily responsible for design, development, and maintenance of Agency Intranet and web-applications, with increasing emphasis on the modernization of such systems, as well as their integration with existing internally and externally developed systems. Activities associated with this position typically include systems design, modification, procedural changes, user liaison, analysis and research and development. The individual works closely with staff from agency program offices, other senior level technical experts, developers, as well as contract staff. The individual is responsible for providing leadership, technical advice, and consultation for development and implementation of Intranet and web-based solutions throughout the agency. The incumbent will be responsible for providing web development services for SharePoint solutions, as well as replacing and/or integrating with legacy applications based on older web technologies. 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.
Installs and maintains Web-based systems, Web-based information services, and/or Web-based research tools and e-Government operations.
Installs and maintains Web-based systems, Web-based information services, and/or Web-based research tools and e-Government operations.
Creates and/or maintains agency Internet/intranet Web site(s), including Web applications, and services including those supporting e-Government usage.
Creates and/or maintains agency Internet/intranet Web site(s), including Web applications, and services including those supporting e-Government usage.
Researches and/or analyzes information technology (IT) problems, issues, or program requirements relative to promoting products and services to agency mission area programs.
Researches and/or analyzes information technology (IT) problems, issues, or program requirements relative to promoting products and services to agency mission area programs.