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IT Specialist (Applications Software)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · Posted 56 days ago
Hybrid Silver Spring, MD $76K – $187K Apply by Jul 27, 2026 Information Technology Management ENTJINTJINTPISTJ Engineering
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This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), with vacancies in Silver Spring, MD; Durham, NH; Norfolk, VA; Seattle, WA. This position is also announced under vacancy number NOS-26-13014162-DE, which is open to all US Citizens or Nationals. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.
What You'll Do
- →As a IT Specialist (Applications Software), you will perform the following duties: Serve as a Geospatial Data Engineer applying mastery level expertise to initiate and lead application software development projects through development, coding, testing, evaluating, operational implementation and support of software.
- →Utilize applications including Python, Integrated Development Environments, XML and geospatial applications such as QGIS to support cloud-based computing for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) hydrographic data acquisition platforms and Office of Coast Survey (OCS).
- →Lead and ensure continuous and efficient operation of NOAA hydrographic platforms and Coast Survey office by providing timely support of operational software, including in-house and third-party software, and their integration.
- →Lead the analysis of existing software and systems to identify opportunities for improvement, automation, and efficiency.
- →Develop and implement plans for the operational transition of new software and systems.
- →Provide subject matter expertise for the development of documentation for new software and systems, including requirements and specifications, test plans and reports, and standard operating procedures.
- →Coordinate with other NOAA offices, government agencies, academic partners, and industry through working groups, conferences, and meetings to identify and promote collaborative work and best practices.
- →Conduct training on new software, systems, and procedures undergoing transition to operational use.
- →NOTE: These duties are described at the full performance level of the ZP-4; the ZP-3 is developmental leading to such performance.
- →This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS).
- →Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band.
- →The ZP-3 is equivalent to the GS-11/12.
- →The ZP-4 is equivalent to the GS-13/14.
Requirements
- ✓Key Requirements: Applicants must be U.S.
- ✓Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
- ✓More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Additional Information.
- ✓Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov) Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
- ✓If you are a Federal employee applying for a promotion (under merit promotion procedures) you must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
- ✓Additional Considerations: One year probationary period may be required.
- ✓Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) is not authorized.
- ✓Payment of recruitment incentives may be authorized.
- ✓This position requires Moderate Risk Security Clearance.
- ✓Background investigation will be required.
- ✓Continued employment is subject to applicant's successful completion of security investigation and favorable adjudication.
- ✓Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, for those required to serve a 1-year probationary period, we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct; Needs and interests of the agency; Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of then Federal service.
Personality Fit
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