Summary
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office whose mission is to promote excellence, integrity, and accountability throughout the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In our dynamic environment, the OIG conducts investigations, audits, evaluations, and inspections to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency and to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and mismanagement in DHS programs and operations.
Duties
This announcement is for the DHS-Wide Career Expo in Buffalo, NY. Applicant must register for the Career Expo to apply and be considered. https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-careers/expo The position is in the Technology Directorate, Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Office of Technology & Innovation (OTI), Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). OCIO is responsible for the overall management of all operational information technology (IT) resources and support services for OIG. Typical tasks include: Design, develop, test, and maintain business software applications using Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, .NET, C#, Python, and Azure to meet organizational needs. Implement secure coding practices, participate in code reviews, address vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with federal information security and agency policies throughout the software development lifecycle. Support the integration, deployment, and modernization of cloud-based and hybrid application solutions to improve scalability, reliability, and support ongoing digital transformation efforts. Work closely with customers and team members to gather requirements, test applications with end users, manage workflow and defect tracking, and participate in Agile development processes to deliver high-quality, user-focused solutions.
How you will be evaluated
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Your experience, education, and training will be rated using a job questionnaire that is based on the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job: Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories: Best-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors (SPF) and appropriate Quality Ranking Factors (QRF) as determined by the job analysis. Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all SPFs and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis. Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies, including all SPFs and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis. If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. Preview the job questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13034973. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.