Supervisory IT Specialist (data Management)

About the role

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position: To serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees. To manage the Air Force's information delivery/retrieval system used to access active duty, guard, reserve, retired, civilian, and manpower data from the Headquarters Air Force's personnel data system. In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A). Click here for the occupational requirements for this position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving AND have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes the application of analysis, design and computer programming techniques/languages used within DOD agencies and in private industry required to develop, design, maintain and deliver products from the Air Force Personnel Data Reporting System. Application of a wide range of computer operating systems and operational procedures, especially in the field of in/out file processing; applying database file management; debug, modify and optimize existing information delivery systems and analyze, design and write object programs. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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. Knowledge of the analysis, design, and computer programming techniques/languages and relational database structures and administration used within the Air Force, other DOD agencies, and in private industry. 2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. Ability to plan, organize and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. 4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 5. Knowledge of several modern computer languages. Expert knowledge of SAS and ORACLE are a must. 6. Knowledge and familiarity with capabilities and limitations of AFPC computer equipment configuration, programming languages, ad hoc query tools, and documentation regulations, is desired. This includes the ability to work on Microsoft platforms, including desktop office applications, as well as multimedia Internet information delivery platforms. Ability to quickly learn (and put into practice) new data query techniques. 7. Ability to (1) determine the most efficient and cost-effective processing technique, (2) analyze, design, and write object programs to meet stated requirements, and (3) debug, modify, and optimize existing information delivery systems. 8. Skilled at troubleshooting, manipulating data, extracting information, and configuring/implementing changes to computer programs. 9. Ability to propose updates and modifications to ensure current systems stays responsive to changes in personnel policy, legislation, system security classification levels, privacy act statutes, and technology developments. 10. Highly skilled in the negotiations of complex issues while maintaining good working relations with coworkers and high level representatives from other agencies. 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.