Job Listing: IT Specialist (Software Engineer)

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 1 vacancy - Washington, DC The Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) is the primary regulator of savings associations and savings association holding companies. The OTS is an Office of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and has five regional offices located in Jersey City, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas and San Francisco.
As an IT Specialist (Software Engineer), you are responsible for contributing to the development and evolution of OTS financial data and reporting systems through the implementation of SAS software applications.

Major Duties

Supporting or leading project planning efforts and the requirements management process.

Creating and collaborating on the production of software designs and models.

Writing software logic using appropriate programming languages.

Writing and executing test plans and assisting users with testing applications.

Contributing to or leading the evolution and maintenance of production systems.

Answering technical questions about software and addressing customers’ needs.

How to Apply

You may submit your resume for this job online by selecting the 'Apply Online' button at the bottom of this announcement. Please note: your online resume may not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully read this announcement to see if additional information is required and how it should be submitted. If you do not use the online feature, you should send your resume, or Optional Form 612, along with any other required documents to the address shown below.

You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

To apply online, read the announcement carefully and note any rating factors or KSAs that will need a response. From the announcement, select Apply on Line. You will need to log on to access your existing resumes or to create a new one and then submit it for consideration.

Submit a narrative statement responding to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) identified in the announcement. This information will be used to determine your eligibility and/or rating and is required.

In order to receive full consideration for this vacancy, you must submit the following information:

·       Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612) or a resume.  Note that whichever document you submit, it must include the following information:  name, vacancy announcement number, telephone number where you may be reached during the day, and citizenship.  Copies of the OF 612 may be obtained from OPM’s web page:  http://www.usajobs.opm.gov or from the OTS web page:  http://www.ots.treas.gov.

·       If you are claiming veterans’ preference, you must submit with your application package evidence of eligibility with a DD-214, “Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”.  If you are claiming 10-point preference, you must submit with your application package a Standard Form 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (available on OPM’s webpage:  http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/forms.htm) and all required supporting documentation.  An applicant claiming veterans’ preference who does not submit this evidence will not receive additional points for veterans’ preference in the rating process.  Information on veterans’ preference is available in the VetGuide on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management website:  www.opm.gov.

·       A supplemental statement addressing your possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as related to the “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for This Position” described above in this announcement.  Failure to submit this statement can result in you receiving a lower score in the rating process.

·       A copy of your most recent performance appraisal preferably completed within the past year.

·       Status candidates must submit a copy of a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, documenting their competitive status.  If a determination cannot be made regarding your competitive status, you will be considered under delegated examining only.

·       Race and National Origin Identification Form (SF-181).  Submission of this form is voluntary and failure to submit it will have no impact on you or your consideration for this position.  Copies of SF-181 may be obtained from OPM’s web page: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov or from the OTS web page: http://www.ots.treas.gov

 (click employment at OTS and then click jobs).

         APPLICATION SUBMISSION:

         Mail your application to:

Office of Thrift Supervision

Human Resources Division, Second Floor

1700 G Street, NW

Washington, DC  20552

Attention:  Dee August

FAX your application to:  (202) 906-6256

Email your application to: deatra.august@ots.treas.gov

Due to security processing of mail by the United States Postal Service, mail may be delayed and applications received after the closing date.  Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply using email or fax.

Applications must be received by the closing date of this announcement.

Applications sent in government postage paid envelopes ARE NOT considered.

Applicants who apply by email may fax or mail supplemental papers.  All supporting documents should include the vacancy announcement number and the applicant’s name.

Applications received under this announcement will not be returned.

Please do not submit original documents that you will need for your personal records.  Copies will be accepted.


Contact Information:
Dee August

Phone: 202-906-7219

Email: deatra.august@ots.treas.gov


Or write:
Department of Treasury
Human Resources
1700 G Street NW
Washington,, DC 20552

US


What To Expect Next:

Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated against the requirements of the position.  As soon as this process is completed, you will be notified of the outcome.  Selections should be made within 45 days of the closing date.

For additional information, please call Dee August on (202) 906-7219 or send an email: deatra.august@ots.treas.gov.  You may also visit the OTS website: http://www.ots.treas.gov to view a copy of the vacancy announcement or obtain the application form.