Duties

As a IT Specialist (DATAMGT), your typical work assignments may include:

• Developing software, as well as implement and maintain enterprise scale software applications being utilized throughout the Agency.
• Providing technical and functional advisory services to the functional user communities across the organization and other customer bases.
• Evaluating, analyzing and selecting the appropriate data management tools, identifies system requirements and implements, tests and provides post-implementation support procedures.
• Advising on and implementing the development of data structures and access strategies in alignment with enterprise and mission requirements.
• Resolving critical issues affecting the configuration of databases and systems to demonstrate enhanced data management tools to customers and management.
• Managing the development of data structures and access strategies in alignment with business and mission requirements.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary period.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted to our automated system by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.

  • Resume showing applicant's name, email address, relevant work/volunteer experience, edeucation and training. Include the start and end dates (from month/year to month/year), work schedule (e.g. part or full time), the number of hours per week worked/volunteered, job title and description of duties performed.

  • Transcripts, if applicable and you are qualifying based on education. See the Qualification and Education sections of this announcement for more information. If selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment.

  • ICTAP/CTAP documentation, if applicable (e.g., reduction-in-force (RIF) separation notice, RIF separation SF-50 personnel action, certification of expected separation, etc.).

  • Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable:

  • To claim 5-point preference, submit a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
  • To claim 10-point preference, submit the SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) AND all required documentation outlined on the form to support your claim (e.g., DD-214, official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, etc.). If we cannot verify your 10-point preference claim, your application will be reviewed for 5-point preference.
  • To claim 10-point derived preference (i.e., spouses, widows, widowers or mothers of veterans), submit a completed SF-15 andall required documentation listed on the SF-15 to support your claim.
  • To claim 0-point Sole Survivorship preference, submit a copy of your DD-214 or another form of official documentation showing that your discharge or release from active duty occurred on or after August 29, 2008 and was based on a sole survivorship discharge.
  • For all preference claims:
    • DD-214 must show the dates of service, type of discharge, and any qualifying service campaign medals.
    • If you are currently on active duty and applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must provide a certification on letterhead from your military branch which contains your military service dates, expected date of discharge or release, and the character of service to show that your military service was performed under honorable conditions. The expected date of discharge or release must be no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted for consideration for this vacancy announcement.
  • For more veterans' preference information, visit the USAJOBS Help Center.

  5. Other Qualification Documentation (e.g. certificates, certifications, etc.), if applicable.See the Qualification section of this announcement for more information.

• How to Apply

  Prepare your application in USAJOBS
  To start your application, click Apply and the system will provide guidance on how to attach a resume and any required documents.
  During the application process you can review, edit, delete, and update your information. We'll automatically save your progress as you go, so you won't lose any changes. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
  STEP 1: Select the "Apply" button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS.
  STEP 2: Submit your resume. Please see the Required Documents section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume.
  STEP 3: Complete the online assessment questions.
  STEP 4: Submit all required documentation applicable to you, as listed in the Required Documents section.
  Alternate Application Procedures
  If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET at least 2 working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. Paper applications and information sent by mail will not be accepted.

  Agency contact information

  Beth Bell

  Phone

  000-000 0000

  Email

  Beth.A.Bell@dea.gov

  Address

  Drug Enforcement Administration
  Do Not Send Postal Mail
  Springfield, VA 21310
  US

  Next steps

  Once the online application package is received, you will be notified through USAJOBS of your qualification status and referral or non-referral to the hiring official for further consideration. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
  We will notify you by email the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. Your application status will be updated up to four times during the following hiring phases:

  • After applications are received.

  • After applications are assessed to determine qualifications.

  • After candidates are referred to the hiring manager.

  • If selected, candidates may receive additional notifications regarding the next steps in the hiring process.

  Your status will also be updated on your USAJOBS account throughout the process.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.