IT Specialist (Applications Software)
Overview
Announcement number/Req ID: req584
Closing date: 4/1/2025
Pay scale & grade: CP 12 - 12
Salary: 163,777.00 - 202,226.00 PA
Job series: 2210
Appointment type: Permanent
Work schedule: Full-Time
Locations
1 vacancies in the following location:
Washington, DC 20001
Relocation expenses reimbursed: No
Telework eligible: True
Clarification from the agency: Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers
Duties
Summary
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.
Responsibilities
This position is located in the EnterpriseApplications and Management Division, Office of Information Services (OIS),Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (OCAO), United States Capitol Police(USCP). Formulates comprehensive plans and provides technical leadership anddirection to accomplish activities associated with the acquisition,implementation, fielding, and sustainment of IT resources. Provides advice forbudget planning purposes, using available technical information, to ensuresufficient funds are allocated to meet organizational needs related tosoftware, equipment, systems and information systems services. Providesassessments of recommendations and how they may affect operations and missionachievement.
Serves as a senior technical applications developmentspecialist and performs work that involves technical planning, design,development, testing, implementation, and management of internet, intranet, andextranet activities, including systems/applications development and technicalmanagement of internal websites. Develops and submits appropriate procurementdocuments required to obtain software development tools, systems, and servicesidentified to meet user requirements. Reviews technical documents required toinitiate actions for resources, services and projects, including performancework statements, government cost estimates, quality assurance plans, projectmanagement plans, and technical performance plans. Serves as a ContractingOfficer Representative (COR), initiating and monitoring complex, high-dollar technical contracts andmanages significant investments in software as a service (SaaS) solution.
Consolidates, validates, and submits relevant policyand procedural recommendations that will enhance the efficiency andresponsiveness of team operations pertaining to support of enterpriseapplications. Provides policy guidance and enforcement to IT management, staff,and customers. Implements strategic plans and technical guidance provided bythe Associate Director and Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO). Ensuresthat enterprise applications are operated and managed in accordance with higherauthoritative regulations, and that personnel associated with enterpriseapplications are trained and certified by applicable regulations.
Travel required: 0 No Travel Required
Supervisory status: False
Promotion potential: 12
Requirements
You must be a U.S. citizen.Successful completion of a background investigation is required.Must complete a one-year probationary period.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.
For the CP-12/GS-14: Incumbent must have at least 52weeks of specialized experience to the CP-11/GS-13 level. Specializedexperience is defined as 1) monitors the performance, functionality, security,and integrity of applications; 2) communicates complex technical requirementsto technical and non-technical personnel; and 3) prepares and presentsbriefings to senior management officials on complex and controversial issues.
*Applicants applying for positions in the 2210 seriesmust have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencieslisted below.*
Attentionto Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attendingto detail.
CustomerService - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use orreceive the services or products that your work unit produces, including thegeneral public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, ororganizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provideinformation or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy theirexpectations; knows about available products and services; is committed toproviding quality products and services.
OralCommunication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) toindividuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and natureof the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makesclear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends tononverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
ProblemSolving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance ofinformation; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and tomake recommendations.
All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
(Information on Qualification & Education is located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)
Education
There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.
Additional Information
Additional Conditions of Employment with the USCP:As per the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, criminal history information will only be collected following a qualifications review and after a tentative offer of employment has been made. A criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment with the USCP.Criminal History Check - Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on applicants who accept an offer of employment. Credit Check - Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification. Selective Service Registration - Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration. https://www.sss.gov/verify/Fingerprint Check - Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of their criminal history record. Background Investigation - Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation. There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions, may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Evaluation Factors: Please address all experience, knowledge, skills and abilities within your resume so that your experience can be evaluated properly. We will review your resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this job. If you meet the minimum requirements for this job, we will evaluate your application materials to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your qualifications, accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. Failure to successfully pass a full field background investigation and all segments of the pre-employment evaluation process will result in disqualification from further consideration under this vacancy announcement.
Security clearance: 0
Drug test required: No
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:1. Your Resume: Resumes should include full description of job duties as well as dates (mm/yy) of employment.2. Other supporting documents:- Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable.- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, or other documentation to prove possession of the basic requirements for this position.
How to Apply
Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package.3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account and select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received, and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application. 5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered.The complete application package must be submitted by 7:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.
Next Steps
After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.Please note that if you are not selected for this position, the USCP may not be able to provide specific feedback or disclose the reasons for your disqualification, due to confidentiality and legal considerations related to the hiring process.
Agency Contact Information
Veronica Mason
OCAO-Office of Human Resources 119 D Street NE
Email: veronica.mason.ctr@uscp.gov
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: The United States Capitol Police is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without discrimination based on national origin, race, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
