IT Specialist (Data Mgmt) | Alabaster, AL

level of medical care for research subjects of the NIH. Duties Providing high-level technical and clinical informatics expertise for designing, implementing, and maintaining highly flexible solutions in the EHR database capable of supporting the intended business processes.

Following the change management process of entering System Change Requests, developing changes in the Development environment, and promoting the changes to a Production environment after testing has passed. Providing a technical lead role during all stages of an assigned project. Monitoring the systems and maintenance routines, providing input for planning and developing new policies and standards for use of the supported

products. Ensuring that technical documentation for users and the system is current and accurate. Researching, evaluating, introducing and supporting new evolving technologies potentially of use to the NIH end user community.

Evaluating specifications and features of new products, performing product comparisons, feasibility and cost benefit analyses, and performance and compatibility testing, and makes recommendations for future implementation to management. Documenting , tracking, and resolving user questions and problems for the full range of the organization's hardware and software. Identifying hardware, software and operational errors and documents and tracks via an electronic logging

system. Diagnosing and resolving problems in response to customer reported issues, and for researching, evaluating, and providing feedback on problematic trends and patterns in database requirements.

Providing customer training; and ensures the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of database services. Requirements Conditions of Employment U. S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U. S. National must be met by closing date. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service. The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus. Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions.

Some employees may occasionally be exposed to uncomfortable conditions in such places as research facilities. The work is sedentary. Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. Some employees may carry light items such as papers, books, or small parts, or drive a motor vehicle. If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination, provide evidence of immunization, and be free from communicable diseases. This position is designated as a Tier II " non-emergency/teleworker" position.

Qualifications In order to qualify for an IT Specialist (Data Mgmt), GS-2210 position at the GS-13 level, you must possess: IT related experience demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience obtained in either the private or public sector, and/or completion of specific, intensive training that demonstrates that I possess each of the following four competencies: 1. Attention to Detail - is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail; 2. 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 backss 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; 3.

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; 4.

Problem Solving - identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. AND You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector in the IT field or through performing the following types of tasks: D esigning, implementing, and maintaining solutions for systems that store, process, and communicate information; developing and o ff ering IT related clinical informatics options which will support client stakeholder business needs and adhere to data build standards; conducting change management activities through the development, production and testing phases; and developing SQL queries to facilitate migration of data from one environment to another, based upon an understanding of system behaviors.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational backssment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Preview application questionnaire before you apply: How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e. g. resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all backssments required for this position.

You will be backssed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Knowledge of emerging technologies sufficient to report on new tools and trends in the data management field. Knowledge of IT Project Management principles, methods and practices. Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Skill in providing support and assistance to customers, and other IT professionals on issues related to Data Management, and various IT specialty areas.

Skill in the design, implementation and administration of data management systems. Stress Tolerance Teamwork The USA Hire backssment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the backssment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

Cheating on an backssment may also result in your removal from consideration. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this position, your application and responses to the online questionnaire will be evaluated under Category Rating and selection procedures for placement in one of the following categories: Best Qualified - for those who are superior in the evaluation criteria Well Qualified - for those who excel in the evaluation criteria Qualified - for those who only meet the minimum qualification requirements The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category.

Applicants determined to be Best Qualified will be referred for further consideration. Preference eligibles in the Best Qualified category are referred before all other applicants. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings by the information you provide in your application.

We may verify or backss your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as having knowledge of your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin prior to receiving an offer. Required Documents Required for All Applicants RESUME: Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the " Qualifications" section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the backssment questionnaire.

We cannot assume you have performed the necessary experience required for this position regardless of your employment history or academic career. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the. If you choose to use your own resume, you must ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position: Job title Name of employer Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format) Hours worked per week.

We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience. Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable) Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position). Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.

) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications. For resume writing guidance, please visit the following resources: , , and the. backs SMENT QUESTIONNAIRE: You must submit a completed backssment questionnaire. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR PREFERENCE OR ELIGIBILITY CLAIMS To claim veterans' preference, career transition selection priority, Schedule A or military spouse eligibility, you must provide the documentation listed below AND respond accordingly to the associated question on the online questionnaire.

(DD-214, VA Disability Letter, etc. ) : Reference for required documentation for 10 point claims. Submission of SF-15 is not required, unless you are claiming derived preference (XP) as described in questions 7, 8, or 9 on the SF-15. In those cases, you must submit a completed SF-15 and the required documentation. For 5 point claims, you must submit your DD-214 (if separated) or any written documentation from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the is submitted with your application package.

Visit our sites on / for more information and required documentation. Visit our site on the for more information and required documentation to verify eligibility. Schedule A Eligibility (Applicants with Disabilities) Applicants who are eligible to be considered under must submit appropriate documentation to verify eligibility. Documentation must be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e. g. a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.

S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i. e. state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U. S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter must be on a medical professional's letterhead and signed. Veterans' preference takes precedence in these appointments. The Schedule A and military spouse hiring authorities do not guarantee employment or give an individual preference in the hiring process. To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the and the , you must be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry and substantively exceed the basic qualifications by scoring at least an 85 on the backssment and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and all other requirements.

Do not submit documentation that is not requested of you. To protect your personal information, we will only send your resume and cover letter to the selecting official(s). PDN-9ad9d46b-2155-43dd-9c44-4e09a360fd6c