Duties

As a IT Specialist (Data Management)GS-2210-12, your typical work assignments may include the following:

• Provide mandatory data reporting for federal, tribal, and state government entities and education and commercial entities.
• Interpret data requirements from various sources, such as data dictionaries, field definitions, report definitions, and verbal communication.
• Meet all reporting deadlines for Federal, tribal, and state government entities and education and commercial entities.
• Interpret information technology principles, standards, and guidelines.
• Conduct analysis affecting database management, application software and Student Information Systems (SIS).
• Implement, coordinate and/or maintain programs, policies, and procedures designed to ensure, protect, and restore Information Technology systems, data services, and capabilities.
• Develop requirements and provide customer service for Information Technology data systems.
• Assist in the automation of process which may include reconciling, transforming and/or integrating data; implement data normalization and logical quality control procedures into the database(s).
• System analysis to plan, design, document, develop, modify test install, implement, support, maintain, and upgrade database(s) and/or corresponding software application products.
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, and provide customer service support for hardware and application software to ensure availability and functionality of systems in a networked environment.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
• BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL HIRES
• APPOINTMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO A 2 YEAR TRIAL OR 1 YEAR PROBATIONARY PERIOD
• VALID STATE-ISSUED DRIVERS LICENSE IS REQUIRED
• RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE MAY BE PAID WITH A SIGNED AGREEMENT
• RELOCATION INCENTIVE MAY BE PAID WITH A SIGNED AGREEMENT
• SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR MALES BORN AFTER 12/31/1959

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• 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.

  To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
  1. Your resume (must be current/updated and include the following):

  • Work Experience:
    • Position title
    • Dates of employment (include month/year)
    • Hours worked per week
      • Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
    • Salary
    • Current supervisor's name and telephone number
    • Duties (Please be specific and include any accomplishments)
    • Education
    • References (include complete name and telephone number)
      • Must be employer references for the last years of employment.
  • DD-214 (member copy 4), SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans claiming preference
  • Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation, if applicable (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)?
  • College transcript(s), if applicable. Copy of undergraduate education transcripts. Unofficial college transcripts are acceptable but official college transcripts will be required before entrance on duty.

  2. Other supporting documents:

  • Form BIA 4432, Verification of Indian Preference for Employment (Required for claiming Indian Preference). The form must be completed by the appropriate official with the federally-recognized tribe where the applicant is enrolled as a member. No other form will be accepted.
  • Indian Children Protection Requirements: https://bie.edu/cs/groups/xbie/documents/collection/idc012837.pdf
  • Cover Letter, optional

  FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: Former Federal Employees are required to indicate whether they received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) buyout in their previous employment with the Federal government, and are required to submit a copy of the applicable Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) regarding the VSIP. The majority of individuals, who accept reemployment with the Federal government within 5 years of receiving the VSIP amount, must repay the gross amount of the separation pay prior to reemployment.
  NOTE: Persons submitting incomplete applications will be given credit only for the information they provide. The applicant is responsible for submitting all required documentation in support of their application in order to receive full credit for their Indian preference, veteran preference, experience, training, and/or education. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FROM THIS OFFICE.
  
  DRIVING REQUIREMENT (Required only at time of appointment): Incumbent may be required, as an incidental duty, to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle, in the performance of duties, therefore, a valid driver's license is required. Incumbent must have a safe driving record within the three-year period immediately preceding submission of GSA Form 3607 and be able to meet the safe driving requirements of the Bureau of Indian Education.

• How to Apply

  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
  A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  • Follow the prompts to select your rsum and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

  To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

  If you are unable to apply online, require reasonable accommodation in the application process, or an applicant with a disability, please contact Marsha Tanner at 505-250-4475 or marsha.tanner@bie.edu for alternate application instructions.

  Agency contact information

  Marsha Tanner

  Phone

  505-250-4475

  Email

  marsha.tanner@bie.edu

  Address

  Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
  9169 Coors Blvd. NW
  Albuquerque, NM 87120
  US

  Next steps

  Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified by email of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
  Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 90 days from the closing date.

• Fair and Transparent

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

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

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

INDIAN PREFERENCE: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification Form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Indian preference eligibles may be appointed under the Excepted Service Appointment Authority Schedule A, 213.3112(A)(7).