Vicksburg MS -- KM info specialist DJ 3 -- Army Corps of Engineers
CIFL since2008
Overview
Open & closing dates
07/11/2018 to 07/19/2018
Salary
$61,218 to $95,388 per year
Pay scale & grade
DJ 3
Work schedule
Full-Time
Appointment type
Permanent
Locations
1 vacancy in the following location:
- Vicksburg, MS
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Summary
About the Position: Technical Information Specialist (Knowledge Mgmt) for the Information Technology Laboratory.
About the organization: The US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is one of the most diverse engineering and scientific research organizations in the world. Provides high quality, responsive engineering and environmental research and development support to the Army and nation. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.erdc.usace.army.mil/Responsibilities
- Develops and integrates Knowledge Management (KM) tools, processes and concepts into the workflow of personnel at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center-Information Technology Laboratory (ERDC-ITL).
- Provides ITL leadership with new strategies on knowledge management systems and practices on near and long-term changes in user needs and supporting technologies.
- Improves integration among information systems in the ERDC organization to facilitate seamless exchange of information.
- Provides facilitation and technical expertise in the establishment and nurturing of Communities of Practices (CoPs) within ITL, including workshops, one-on-one guidance, and troubleshooting.
- Provides hands-on demonstrations on innovative approaches in knowledge management and technical information management.
- Evaluates and monitors sharing programs with the usage of benchmarking.
- Disseminates information across a wide spectrum of subjects and fields of highly specialized research communities involving engineers, scientists and other disciplines associated with the ERDC and ITL.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion Potential
3
Job family (Series)
Requirements
Conditions Of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This position requires a Secret Security Clearance.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibilityfor an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.- Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
- Priority Placement Program (PPP), Program S (Military Spouse) registrant
- Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
In order to qualify, you must meet the BASIC EDUCATION and the EXPERIENCE described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Basic Education: A full 4-year course of study that meets all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with major study in the subject matter field of the position to be filled.
or
Experience: Four years of experience that provided a knowledge of the basic principles, theories, practices, techniques, and terminology of a discipline or subject-matter field; an understanding of the standard methods, procedures, and techniques of research and analysis in the subject-matter field; and where appropriate, ability to read and comprehend nontechnical material in one or more foreign languages. Such experience must have been equivalent to that which would have been gained through a 4-year college curriculum.
or
A combination of education and experience as described above.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for the position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Specialized experience requirement for Technical Information Specialist (Knowledge Mgmt),
DJ-03 (GS 11/12): One year of specialized experience equivalent to the DJ2 (GS-9) grade level. Specialized experience is defined as: Developing and integrating Knowledge Management (KM) tools, processes and concepts into the workflow of personnel at the U.S. Army Engineer Research Development Center Information Technology Laboratory (ITL). Must have extensive experience within the research efforts of ITL Divisions, Branches, and ERDC Business Areas. Provides ITLs leadership with new strategies on knowledge management systems and practices on near and long-term changes in user needs and supporting technologies. Improves integration among information systems in the ERDC organization to facilitate seamless exchange of information. Facilitates sharing of ideas and work among internal teams and external partners. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify.
OR
Education Requirements: 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education or doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent) related to the position.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:- Attention to Detail
- Communications and Media
- Customer Service
- Flexibility
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
"All qualification requirements, including time after competitive appointment, must be met by the closing date of this announcement."
In accordance with the Federal Register Vol. 63, No. 57, dated March 25,1998, an employee of the Laboratory Demonstration project must have a current average performance score of 2.5 or above in order to be selected for promotion. All applicants currently employed under a Laboratory Demonstration Project must include their most recent performance appraisal score as part of their electronic resume. If you are a Lab Demo employee submitting your resume for the first time, or if you have previously submitted your resume without your most recent score, you must submit your resume now with the following statement to
be included in the section on your training: Current Performance Rating ___.
This position is covered by the Science and Technology Laboratory Personnel Management Demonstration Project and this pay band includes the General Schedule grade equivalent to the GS-11/12.Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitantinformation sheet.
- This is a Career Program (CP) 34 position
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
- When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/FTR%20Bulletin%2018_05%20Relocation%20Allowances_0.pdffor more information.
- This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package(resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance