Summary
As a IT Specialist (Database Platform Engineer) at the GS-2210-13, you will be part of Ofc of the Chief Information Officer Office of Personnel Management. If selected, you will design and engineer enterprise database and data-platform solutions across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, including the data architectures supporting OPM's AI and machine-learning initiatives.
Duties
Develop and maintain database platform technical designs, patterns, and engineering approaches for complex mission-critical systems across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, consistent with enterprise architectural direction. Design database solutions using relational, non-relational, distributed, and cloud-native technologies, including approaches for resiliency, replication, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, encryption, and access management. Develop proposed reusable database reference architectures, design patterns, and engineering standards, and provide architectural guidance for modernization and migration of legacy environments to cloud-native database services. Design and engineer assigned data systems supporting AI and machine-learning capabilities, including vector and embedding stores, feature stores, retrieval-augmented generation and LLM data pipelines, and training and inference data flows. Evaluate emerging database technologies and data-platform services, contribute to modernization roadmaps, and provide architectural analysis and recommendations to OCIO technology governance and engineering reviews. Provide advanced technical advice to OCIO organizations and program offices, work with architects, engineers, and cybersecurity personnel to resolve issues spanning multiple technology domains, and mentor database administrators and engineers.
Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required You will be required to report to an OPM assigned office. This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit
Education
There is no education requirement for this position. Under the Competency-Based Qualification Standard for the Information Technology Management Series, 2210, education may not be required, used in lieu of, or substituted as an alternative for demonstrating the required competencies or specialized experience. Transcripts are not required. Minimum Proficiency Level: *Applicants may qualify by meeting or exceeding the minimum proficiency level established for each of the required competencies. Below is a detailed explanation of the Proficiency Level Scale used to evaluate General Competencies for this position: Level 1 - Awareness: - Applies competency in the simplest or most structured situations. - Requires close and extensive guidance. - Demonstrates awareness but limited practical application. - Learning the foundational elements. Level 2 - Basic: - Applies the competency in somewhat routine or structured situations. - Requires frequent guidance. - Demonstrates familiarity with key concepts and practices. - Beginning to build confidence and independence. Level 3 - Intermediate: - Applies the competency in moderately difficult situations. - Requires occasional guidance. - Demonstrates solid understanding and consistent application. - Able to adapt to new or unfamiliar contexts. Level 4 - Advanced: - Applies the competency in considerably difficult or varied situations. - Requires little or no guidance. - Demonstrates broad and in-depth understanding. - May coach or guide others. Level 5 - Expert: - Applies the competency in exceptionally difficult or novel situations. - Serves as a key resource and trusted advisor to others. - Demonstrates mastery and deep insight into the competency area. - Often leads or mentors others in this area.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. All qualified Non Competitive applicants and the best qualified Merit Promotion applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to Office of Personnel Management (OPM) employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position (obtain a score of 85 or higher on assessments); and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility. For more information: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.