IT Specialist (DATAMGT)

Summary The Enterprise Data Architecture Division (EDAD) is responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust enterprise data architecture program, to standardize, streamline, and enhance enterprise data for organizational use and for digital efficiency in meeting business objectives. Responsibilities The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person. Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per calendar year. This position serves as the IT Specialist (DATAMGT), GS-09: You are excited about supporting agency-wide efforts to define and share data used to conduct USPTO business and helping more senior data architects improve data governance and data quality. You are interested in learning how to assist senior data architects with Extensible Markup Language (XML) and JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) schema design using USPTO-approved tools, techniques, and standards, and by reusing applicable XML/JSON standard structures. You enjoy analyzing business and technical requirements, identifying applicable data requirements, supporting the standardization and management of data elements, and preparing or maintaining enterprise data structure artifacts such as data models, data dictionaries, data flow diagrams, and interface diagrams. You are motivated to participate in baseline data quality assessments for data migration, data profiling and monitoring efforts, and data redundancy analysis. This position serves as the IT Specialist (DATAMGT), GS-11: You are excited about supporting agency-wide efforts to define and share data used to conduct USPTO business while helping more senior data architects improve data governance and data quality. You are interested in learning how to assist senior data architects with Extensible Markup Language (XML) and JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) schema design using USPTO-approved tools, techniques, and standards, and by reusing applicable XML/JSON standard structures. You enjoy analyzing business and technical requirements, identifying applicable data requirements, supporting the standardization and management of data elements, and preparing or maintaining enterprise data structure artifacts such as data models, data dictionaries, data flow diagrams, and interface diagrams. You like contributing to baseline data quality assessments for data migration, data profiling and monitoring efforts, and data redundancy analysis. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at Competency-Based Qualification Standard for the Information Technology Management Series, 2210 Applicants must meet the BASIC REQUIREMENTS of the College Graduate authority: Recent graduates who have completed, within the previous two years, a bachelor's or graduate degree OR Veteran who have completed a bachelor's or graduate degree and were unable to apply within two years of obtaining their degree due to a uniformed service obligation of at least 4 years, may apply within two years of their discharge from uniformed service. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be qualified for the GS-09 level, you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-07. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience with data modeling, database design, data management, data governance, or data quality concepts. Experience using Structured Query Language (SQL) and at least one programming or scripting language, such as Python, Java, or similar, to query, analyze, transform, or validate data. Experience with software application architecture, application development, system interfaces, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Extensible Markup Language (XML)/JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) structures, or data exchange activities. Basic Requirement Competencies: The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the competencies, as defined: Attention to Detail Customer Service Interpersonal Skills Reasoning Teamwork To be qualified for the GS-11 level, you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the federal service: For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-09. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience in applying data modeling, database design, data management, data governance, or data quality concepts to support data architecture, database design, data exchange, or data quality activities. Experience using Structured Query Language (SQL) and at least one programming or scripting language, such as Python, Java, or similar, to query, analyze, transform, validate, or troubleshoot data. Experience supporting or analyzing software application architecture, application development, system interfaces, Extensive markup Language (XML)/JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) structures, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), or data exchange requirements. Basic Requirement Competencies: The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the competencies, as defined: Attention to Detail Customer Service Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Teamwork Technical Competence 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level. Additional Information If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information. This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position. This is a Public Trust position and has a risk level designation of "non-sensitive" Background Investigation - If selected for this position, you may be required to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306), which includes a fingerprint and credit check, to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. The USPTO participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please visit the Department of Homeland Security Website. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice. Relocation Expenses are not authorized and will not be paid. More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 90 days from the date the certificate was issued. All application materials become the property of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.