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Summary This position is part of the J1, and is located at Camp Mabry in Austin, TX. The purpose of the position is to engineer (plan, design, develop, test, implement, support and maintain) applications and serve as the technical expert for application development. Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax. Responsibilities IT SPECIALIST (APPSW/INET) (Title 5), GS-2210-11: Serves as a principal expert and the authoritative source for software application development providing project leadership to lower-graded specialists. Provides technical guidance for application analysis and programming to internal and external contacts. Coordinates studies and plans with other technical personnel in the directorate. Recommends specific requirements for new application development and improvements to current applications. Determines overall technical design and structure of websites and web-based applications. Ensures security standards are met. Anticipates problems, research trends in system needs and determines when new or additional hardware/software is required. Determines feasibility of the requested applications. Plans, coordinates and accomplishes studies to identify need for new stand-alone and web-based application requirements. Determines specifications, equipment and facilities necessary to develop, modify, and implement needed applications. Designs, develops, implements, monitors, and maintains stand-alone and web-based applications using software engineering techniques. Develops work plans, program logic, special instructions, and detailed flow charts covering processes and application needs. Assures software and systems quality and functionality. Ensures involvement of customer and management throughout the development process. Works with customers to test applications and ensure desired functionality is attained. Performs application maintenance. Analyzes National Guard Bureau (NGB), agency and locally developed standard/stovepipe systems to determine needed additions. Develops new applications using software-engineering techniques that enhance existing stovepipe systems. Attends conferences and seminars that deal with Software Engineering and application development. Develops reports on the status of projects. Implements project management principles. Drafts project plans, assigns tasks, monitors progress, and resolves critical issues. Achieves cost goals, schedule goals, and performance goals. Develops and documents internal Standard Operating Procedures/Instructions (SOP/SOIs) for application development. Creates new guidelines and recommends Engineering Change Proposal - Software (ECP-S) through proponent agencies. Writes and maintains application documentation for internal code. Writes and maintains documentation to include user manuals, help files, and installation guides. Coordinates the demonstration of new and enhanced applications to customers and management. Provides training on application implementation, including classroom instruction and Computer Based Training (CBT) development. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment Factor(s): This is a Title 5 Excepted Service position. Areas of Consideration: Nationwide Excepted. This includes: Open to Public (Nationwide): US Citizens, Nationals, or individuals who owe allegiance to the United States. Remarks: This is an Indefinite position, which may convert to Permanent at a future date without requiring further competition. On-Board employees will be offered a temporary promotion not to exceed 1 year, extendable up to two years total, which may convert to Permanent at a future date, or choose to convert to Indefinite, which may convert to Permanent at a future date. Must either have one of the current minimum baseline certifications appropriate for IAT Level II (Security+, GSEC or SSCP) or agree as a "condition of employment" that the certification will be obtained within twelve (12) months of employment & kept current. Selectee will perform admin duties as they relate to various web technologies, BI have or will obtain certification within the Apps. This position conducts information assurance functions. The incumbent shall comply with the requirements of the certification program and will be required to obtain and maintain certification. Certification requirements are outlined in DoD Instruction 8570.01-M Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment. For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer. This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Direct deposit is mandatory. Veterans Preference is applicable. Qualifications To be considered for qualification, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following: Specialized Experience Required Possess at least 1-year equivalent experience to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) or equivalent: Knowledge required by this position must include a high-level understanding of the information management systems and their impact on each other. AND Technical expertise in application software development methods for integrating and optimizing components within the area of responsibility. AND Technical expertise in applications software development concepts and techniques sufficient to applying computer assisted software engineering tools to the design and development process. AND In-depth understanding of computer equipment and assigned system software in order to provide guidance to less experienced co-workers in resolving programming problems. AND Knowledge of current state-of-the-art application software development and related computer equipment sufficient to design, evaluate code, test, and de-bug large and complex programs. AND Technical expertise in requirement analysis methods to develop systems modifications and knowledge of pertinent government regulations. AND Knowledge of and skill in applying IT concepts, principles, methods, and practices along with current programming/scripting languages, internet technologies and protocols in order to analyze the internet potential of systems, networks, and data; new and emerging information technologies and/or industry trends; and the command IT infrastructure for creating internet applications that enhance user-developed content; meeting business and technical requirements; providing internet services that optimize customer experience; and creating web pages. AND In-depth knowledge of the organizational structures, functions, work processes/programs of agency organizations, as well as a high degree of analytical ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, and devise solutions to problems which will increase the effectiveness of the functional area business process. AND Knowledge of cost benefit analysis to analyze and study current and desired systems and recommend the most cost-effective systems for local application or web-based application. AND The ability to communicate effectively both written and orally. AND The ability to communicate complex software development and analysis requirements to non-technical personnel (e.g., end users, functional area experts and management). Education There is not an educational requirement for this position. Additional Information Additional Remarks: The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. Incentives: Acceptance of a military Federal technician position may result in termination and / or repayment of military incentives. Please check your contract and contact your servicing Education Services (Incentives) office or the Recruiting/Retention office.