IT SPECIALIST (DATA MANAGEMENT) - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Summary
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The primary purpose of this position is to provide expert-level data management and database administration for the Air Force Services Center enterprise systems, primarily the Oracle E-Business Suite.

Duties
1. Serves as an Information Technology Specialist and technical expert responsible for all areas of database management, analysis, and maintenance for the Oracle E-Business Suite.

2. Designs the physical structure of complex databases, considering access methods, frequency of access, storage media, data volatility, and search strategies.

3. Designs and modifies the integration of tools and utilities for reporting and feature enhancements.

4. Performs and supports activities for AF security compliance, including all necessary action to support and maintain the Authority to Operate for the Oracle E-Business Suite.

Conditions of employment
U.S. Citizenship is required | Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov. | The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. | Disclosure of Political Appointments. | Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization. | This position may require travel. | This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection. | Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position. | A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience managing an Oracle E-Business Suite production implementation is desired. | The incumbent must obtain the appropriate Information Assurance (IA) DoD 8140.03 certification within six months of assignment. | This position requires the employee to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. An ANACI (or equivalent Tier 3) investigation is required. | Work may require other than traditional duty hours to meet mission requirements.

Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Applicants may meet the minimum qualification requirements for GS-5 and GS-7 positions in this series in two ways. These are described below as Alternatives A and B. These alternatives are designed to allow eligibility either through demonstrating prior computer-related education or experience (A) or demonstrating general analytical ability through other kinds of education or experience and passing a written test (B).

Applicants who qualify on the basis of Alternative B must take a written test for competitive appointment at the applicable grade levels. The written test is not required by OPM for in service placement. There is no written test for applicants who qualify on the basis of Alternative A.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is to provide expert -level administration, development, and sustainment of Oracle E-Business Stuite databases and application supporting Air Force enterprise operations. Leads database optimization, systems integration, security compliance, and data management initiatives to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient delivery of mission critical services.

OR

EDUCATION:

Alternative A (for GS-5 through GS-11): Major study--computer science, information science, information systems management, mathematics, statistics, operations research, or engineering, or course work that required the development or adaptation of computer programs and systems and provided knowledge equivalent to a major in the computer field.

Alternative B: Meet general experience requirements in the "Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions."

OR

EXPERIENCE:

For GS-11: Experience that demonstrated accomplishment of computer project assignments that required a range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques. For example, assignments would show, on the basis of general design criteria provided, experience in developing modifications to parts of a system that required significant revisions in the logic or techniques used in the original development. Accomplishments, in addition to those noted for the GS-9 level, normally involve the following, or the equivalent:

• Knowledge of the customary approaches, techniques, and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization;

• Planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls; and

• Adaptation of guidelines or precedents to the needs of the assignment.

For GS-12 and above: Experience that demonstrated accomplishment of computer project assignments that required a wide range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques pertinent to the position to be filled. This knowledge is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant analyzed a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of ADP system design, such as what system interrelationships must be considered, or what operating mode, system software, and/or equipment configuration is most appropriate for a given project.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Expert knowledge of managing and administering Oracle E-Business Suite in a production environment, including installation, patching, upgrading, and performance tuning.

2. Advanced skill in designing, developing, and modifying complex database structures, schemas, and mappings to optimize performance, scalability, and reliability.

3. Skill in database programming using PL/SQL for script tuning and analysis, and comprehensive knowledge of Oracle database connectivity (Listeners, TNS names, SQLnet) and tools (Oracle HTTP/S, IAS).

4. Knowledge of configuration management methodologies and information assurance policies and procedures in a DoW environment.

5. Ability to integrate external tools, analytics platforms, and low-code applications with enterprise database systems to enhance functionality and reporting capabilities.

6. Ability to independently analyze complex data management requirements, troubleshoot critical issues, and develop and implement effective, innovative solutions with minimal supervision.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

How you will be evaluated
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.

Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.

Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and most recent SF-50 noting position, grade, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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