INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (APPSW)

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Information Technology Specialist (APPSW) in the Ship Control Systems Testing and Installation division of NSWC PHILA DIV.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: one year of information technology related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined: 1.

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Experience providing support in the installation, operation, and training for ship control systems. 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 assess 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.

IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: providing technical leadership on group projects. 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.

IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: coordinating to provide technical training to teams requiring it. 4.

Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: determining the best resolution to integrated bridge control/steering issues as they arise.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

• You will work on Integrated Bridge Controls (IBC), Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS), Integrated Bridge and Navigation System (IBNS) and legacy ship controls systems on DDG 51 class ships.
• You will deliver DDG 51 SCS operator and maintainer training.
• You will develop and maintain ship control system training program, including but not limited to establishing requirements, developing curriculum, soliciting operator feedback, and performing continuous updates.