Duties

• Employee serves as an IT Specialist working in direct support of the development and maintenance of DataMart (data warehouse), QuickTime (time and attendance), TRMS (report management), REXX, SAS Programing, JCL (Job Control Language) and BMC software Control-M Scheduling in test and production on an IBM z/OS mainframe environment.
• Responsible for a variety of IBM mainframe utilities, syncsort, FileAid, ISPF, TSO and FDR/ABR (backups and restores) for testing, production and maintenance activities. Oversees all processing procedures executed on IBM Mainframe Enterprise Server, providing technical expertise and performs studies to analyze system performance.
• Supports the maintenance of the Job Control Language (JCL) on the IBM Mainframe System at an expert level. Based on modifications to functional requirements, the incumbent participates in the development of change specifications and modifies the appropriate JCL specifications to (test environment and eventually production once testing is completed) incorporate approved new requirements. Support in the design and resolution of any failure points, restart ability, and restore requirements.
• Supports BMC Control-M/O/R scheduling software with development creating new and adding to table schedule. Able to set-up calendars, add JCL, and perform maintenance and handling any scheduling issues.
• Accuracy and timeliness is critical to receipt of input and output to and from customers using Transfer methods: Secure File Transport Protocol (SFTP), Secure Transport and Connect-Direct data transmissions. Diagnosing, trouble-shooting and resolve problems on the spot to ensure input and output products are properly received or sent.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation.
• Direct Deposit of pay is required.
• Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

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  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
  1. Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment mm/yy and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted, only the most current resume will be reviewed for qualifications.
  2. Other supporting documents:

  • Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service, SF-15 Form and related documentation, VA letter, etc.)
  • Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation: If you are applying under CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility under 5 CFR 330.602(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible
  • Cover Letter, optional

  If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If applicable, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. Failure to provide this documentation may result in a non preference determination. For more information on veterans' preference (see https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-employment-initiative/vet-guide/).
  Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
  Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.
  It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement.

• How to Apply

  Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy.
  The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:

  • To begin the application process, click Apply Online button.

  • Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. You may preview the Application Questionnaire at:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12325154

  • Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.

  • Read the Eligibility questions carefully. The questions address if you are eligible to apply to this JOA. Your responses will affect your consideration for the position. You may qualify for more than one eligibility, so please choose carefully. You will only be considered under the options you have selected. If you respond that you do not meet any of the eligibility questions, you will not be considered for this position.

  • After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessment through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system. This message will be delivered to you via email notification. The email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder.

  • If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessment. Click here for Computer System Requirements.

  • Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take the assessment; however, most applicants complete the assessment in less time. If you need to stop the assessment and continue at a later time, you can re-use the URL sent to you via email and also found on the Additional Application Information page that can be located in the application record in your USAJOBS account.

  This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement #IBC-24-MP-12325155 using Merit Promotion procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet merit promotion requirements and can apply to that announcement. NOTE: You must apply separately to each announcement in order to be considered under both.
  To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
  To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account at https://www.usajobs.gov. On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application. Once the job has been located, click the "Track this application" link on the right under the application date. The page will refresh to display the Agency's Application Information page where you can scroll down and review any notifications the agency has sent you. 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/.

  Agency contact information

  Danielle Clark

  Phone

  3039697234

  Email

  Danielle_Clark@ibc.doi.gov

  Address

  IBC HRD Personnel and Payroll Systems Division
  7201 W. Mansfield Ave.
  Denver, CO 80235
  US

  Next steps

  If you have questions about this job, please contact the HR Office representative listed in the "Agency Contact Info" section of this vacancy announcement.
  Online Assessment Helpdesk - If you have any questions about the assessments, please submit a help desk ticket here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/HelpTicket
  For status updates on your application, please follow the directions listed above in the How to Apply section. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. If you are selected for an interview for this position, you will be contacted directly. A final job offer for this position is typically made within several weeks after the closing date of the vacancy announcement. After confirming a job offer, all other applicants will be notified of their non-selection.
  Based on your application and your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessment. This online assessment must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
  Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessment.

• 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