IT Specialist (DATAMGT)

As an Information Technology (DATAMGT) Specialist, you will be on the cutting edge of planning, developing, implementing and evaluating all IT initiatives needed to support the Office of the Chief Information Officer. Come and join an organization that has been consistently rated as one of the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government!

Qualifications:

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A).

Specialized Experienceis experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-12.

Specialized experience for this GS-13 position includes:

1. Performing a variety of duties that involves production data services, product management, and other data related services, e.g., data management, data maintenance, and data dissemination, etc.
2. Providing operation and maintenance services that include monitoring, verifying, and corroborating the authenticity, integrity, accuracy and completeness of text, image and meta-data.
3. Experience advising management and senior leaders regarding production services, as well as specific Information Technology (IT) programs, initiatives, and problems related to data validation and verification.

The incumbent must possess the following Information Technology related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:

• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

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

Responsibilities:

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia.This position is telework eligible per agency and business unit discretion/policy.

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. This position is eligible for:

• TWO05-Hoteling or Remote within 50 miles: Telework up to 5 days per week fully remote within 50 miles of the USPTO Alexandria, VA headquarters and the duty station is the authorized telework location (typically your home address) OR with a reporting requirement of not less than 15 minutes twice per bi-week to USPTO's Alexandria, VA headquarters. Hoteling and the duty station is the USPTO's Alexandria VA HQ.

If selected for an interview, applicants are encouraged to discuss telework options and eligibility specific to the position in which they applied with the hiring manager.

This rewarding career role is ideal for you if:

• You are eager to oversee the process of correcting and manipulating data files, data, and/or system-related anomalies and updating a myriad of databases.
• You can serve as a product owner overseeing various aspects of planning and development of designated data products.
• You're committed to applying advanced data management concepts and techniques, data processing in a production environment.
• You enjoy working directly with the senior leaders with respect to specific IT programs, problems, and production services involving these issues.

Salary : $117,962