Job Listing: IT Specialist, GS-2210-14, CENSUS-D-JM

Duty Locations

 1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area (Suitland, MD) This vacancy is for an IT Specialist position in the Office of the
Assistant Division Chief for Spatial Data Systems and Database
Management, Geography Division, located at the U.S. Census Bureau
headquarters in Suitland, MD.
Applications under this vacancy announcement will be considered
under external competitive procedures only.
face="arial"color="red"size="2">This vacancy is also being
advertised under merit promotion procedures as GEO-2008-0045.
href="http://www.census.gov/hrd/www/deu/deu.html">(Click here if you
cannot find this vacancy in USAJOBS) Each announcement requires
a separate application using the Census Bureau's on-line application
system by logging into http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ and clicking
on "Search Jobs." Merit promotion procedures apply to current or
previous Federal employees in the competitive service who are
eligible for transfer, promotion, reassignment, or reinstatement.
This MAY also apply to applicants seeking consideration through a
special appointing authority such as VRA, VEOA, Schedule A,
etc. Please read the vacancy announcement to
determine who may apply.

Duty Location: Suitland, MD
Organization: Geography Division
Assistant Division Chief for Spatial Data Systems
and Database Management

Promotion Potential: GS-14
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Come join the Census Team, where everyone counts. The Census Bureau
produces quality data that helps Americans better understand our
country - its population, resources, economy, society and culture.
We offer competitive salaries, flexible hours and work arrangements,
developmental opportunities, recognition for a job well done, a
variety of benefits and health insurance plans, and a host of other
employment incentives. If working in an environment that values your
individuality and diversity and allows you to innovate, engage in
problem solving, and achieve your professional goals appeals to you,
then the Census Bureau is the place for you. Come join the Census
Team and be responsible for contributing to the fabric of our
nation - where everyone counts.

Major Duties

With the migration of the Master Address File (MAF)/Topologically
Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (TIGER) system to
Oracle, all MAF/TIGER system software development, testing, and
production is dependent on effective design of software components
and their interfaces. The incumbent will develop software design
approaches, and assure that the various components successfully
integrate to provide an effective geographic support system; assure
software design documents are developed according to standards of
the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) and support
traceability; assist the Assistant Division Chief by taking the lead
on management of the MAF/TIGER Benchmarking System, the Legal Values
Database, and implementation of document management methodologies to
support software development, design, testing, and production.

How to Apply

Application under this announcement requires the applicant to
complete and submit a specially designed USAJOBS application. The
submission of anything other than the USAJOBS application will
result in your application not being considered under this
announcement.
If you do not create a resume in USAJOBS, or if the resume is
incomplete, then your application will not be considered under this
announcement.
Questions that require a narrative response, please give a complete
and detailed answer. Do not enter "Refer to Resume" or copy and
paste your resume to explain your answer.
Applications and faxes MUST be received by 11:59 PM EASTERN STANDARD
TIME of the vacancy closing date.
You may be directed to fax specific documentation to verify
information about your civil service status, your education, your
CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, your veteran's preference and/or other
information. Please fax with the appropriate cover sheet using the
fax number listed on the fax cover sheet. The requested documents
MUST be received by the closing date of this announcement. Each
document must be dialed and faxed in separately as each sheet
includes an identification number, which ensures your document is
processed correctly.
You may FAX documents at any time during the open period of a
vacancy announcement by going to http://www.usajobs.opm.gov:
1. Log into MyUSAJOBS
2. Click on "Applications"
3. Locate the vacancy you applied to
4. Under "Application Status" column, click on "More
Information". This will take you from Recruitment-One-Stop (ROS) to
the Department of Commerce site (this will take a few seconds,
please be patient).
5. Select "View/Generate Fax Cover Sheets" and click "Continue"
6. Select type of document to be faxed
7. Click on "Print Cover Sheet" to print fax cover sheet
8. Once the cover sheet has printed click button "Return to
ROS" to bring you back to the USAJOBS site. You can then logout.


Required Documents:
Applicants applying to this vacancy should follow the fax
instructions in this vacancy. Do not use the USAJOBS Upload
feature to submit ANY documents!
CTAP/ICTAP applicants MUST fax by the closing date: a. a copy of
their specific RIF notice, written notice of their expected
separation or other documentation of priority consideration status,
AND b. a copy of their latest SF-50 noting current position, grade
level, tenure, duty location, AND c. a copy of their most recent
performance appraisal, AND d. any documentation from their agency
to show their current promotion potential. Please use the fax number
on the appropriate cover sheet. Refer to the Additional Information
section for more information on CTAP/ICTAP.
10-Point Veteran's Preference: To receive 10-point veteran's
preference for a service-connected disability you must submit an SF-
15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and documentary
proof from the appropriate branch of the Armed Forces or the
Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as a copy of your DD-214.
You must use the current version of the SF-15 form (revised December
2004). Previous editions are not usable.
Applicants claiming 10-point preference who do not submit the
required documentation will receive 5-point veteran's preference if
they meet the basic veteran's preference requirements and submit the
appropriate proof of military service.
5-Point Veteran's Preference: To receive 5-point veteran's
preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214. To receive
preference if your service began after October 15, 1976, you must
have: a Campaign Badge or Expeditionary Medal with an honorable
discharge OR served on active duty during the Gulf War from August
2, 1990 - January 2, 1992, or for more than 180 consecutive days,
other than for training, any part of which occurred during the
period beginning September 11,2001, and ending on the date
prescribed by Presidential proclamation or by law as the last day of
Operation Iraqi Freedom under the following conditions: honorable
discharge, served a minimum of 2 years on active duty, or if a
Reservist, served the full period for which called to active duty
(Reservists must include appropriate documentation).
Applicants on Active Duty: Applicants on active duty claiming
either 5-point or 10-point preference must show on their application
that they have met the requirements for preference as outlined above
and must submit appropriate proof and documentation at time of
appointment.
If claiming veteran's preference all supporting documentation must
be submitted and received by the closing date of this vacancy
announcement. Please fax the appropriate cover sheet and a legible
copy of the corresponding document to the number on the cover
sheet. Each document must be dialed and faxed in separately as each
sheet includes an identification number, which ensures your document
is processed correctly. For faxing instructions, refer to How to
Apply section.
For more information on Veterans' Preference including the new
definition of a veteran consistent with Public Law 109-163, signed
by the President on January 6, 2006, please visit the Vet Guide at
http://www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetsinfo.asp.


Contact Information:
Delegated Examining Unit

Phone: 301-763-3705

Fax: 000-000-0000

Email: Jennifer.L.McDaniel@census.gov


Or write:
U.S. Department of Commerce
4600 Silver Hill Road
Room 2K038
Washington, DC 20233

Fax: 000-000-0000


What To Expect Next:
Applicants will receive notice that their application has been
received. Applicants can check the status of their application by
accessing the USAJOBS, Applicant Site at http://usajobs.opm.gov and
clicking "My USAJOBS". You will need to login and then click
on "Track your online job application."