Computer Analyst/Programmer Associate

United States Postal Service
External Publication for Job Posting 11763051
If this job requires qualification on an examination, the number of applicants who will be invited to take or retake the
examination may be limited.
Branch
Information Technology
Job Posting Period
06/27/2024 - 07/02/2024
Job Title
COMPUTER ANLYST/PRGMR ASSOC
Facility Location
CIO REMOTE WORK PROGRAM
NB11844148
CONTACT INFORMATION: FDN6J0@usps.gov
Position Information
TITLE: COMPUTER ANLYST/PRGMR ASSOC
GRADE: - IT/ASC RSC N2 19
FLSA DESIGNATION: Non-Exempt
OCCUPATION CODE: 2210-0194
NON-SCHEDULED DAYS: Saturday/Sunday
HOURS: 08:00 A.M. - 04:30 P.M.
SALARY RANGE: 87,352 USD Annually
FINANCE NUMBER: 411579
BENEFIT INFORMATION: The salary will be based on previous experience, salary history, and current postal pay policies.
We offer excellent benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer
contribution, flexible spending, flextime scheduling of core work hours, annual and sick leave.
Persons Eligible to Apply
All U.S. Citizens, permanent resident aliens, citizens of American Samoa or any other territory owing allegiance to the United
States. Applicants must be available for screening activities, including an interview. Applicants entitled to veterans’
preference and/or covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act may apply for any posted position.
If you are a military veteran, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 (Member Copy #4) to your application under the
Veterans Preference tab.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System.
Applicants must be age 18 at the time of hire (or age 16 with a high school diploma).
All applicants must apply on line at www.usps.com/employment to be considered for this employment opportunity. Paper or
Emailed Applications for Employment will not be accepted in person or by email. You must have a valid email address to
apply as communication regarding employment opportunities, examinations, interviews and background checks will be
conveyed by email.
Please add the following email domain addresses to your contact list right away to allow correspondence, especially if you
use SPAM blocking software, use a yahoo or gmail account, or use a work or military email address!
@usps.gov @psionline.com @geninfo.com
NOTICE SCREENINGS REQUESTED: You may receive multiple requests for background checks in regards to this
employment opportunity. Respond to all requests quickly as we anticipate filling our vacancies quickly and nonresponses
may result in disqualification for this opportunity.
Newly appointed employees are subject to a 180 day probationary period.
Applicants must demonstrate in writing the requirements listed on the announcement through a combination of education,
training and experience. You may use both your Summary of Accomplishments and description of duties (under Work
Experience) to address each of the requirements listed.
CIO REMOTE WORK PROGRAM
This position is a remote work capable position.
Remote work capable positions (or remote work positions) are defined as positions for which employees can work from a
remote location (telework) full time except when on official travel as directed by management. These positions are part of the
CIO Remote Work Program.
Unless geographic restrictions are specifically noted on the job posting, a remote employee may work from any location
within the United States of America.
Work from an international location is not authorized.
Employees participating in the Remote Work Program must sign a CIO Remote Work Agreement. The Agreement is a
condition of employment for remote work capable positions. Each Agreement will document the terms of the individual’s
participation in the Remote Work Program, including but not limited to the following:
Location of the remote worksite(s).
Equipment and information resource requirements.
Safety requirements.
Supplies, costs, and liability.
Reimbursement of relocation expenses will NOT be authorized.
Current career postal employees are not eligible to apply.
Background Check
The Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources only (e.g., FBI
fingerprint check, state and county checks). A criminal background check involves a 5-year inquiry for any location where
the individual has resided, worked or gone to school within the United States or its territories. As a result of this limitation,
the criminal background checks of individuals who have not resided in the United States or its territories for the preceding
5-years may not be considered complete. The Inspection Service may be able to process inquiries for U.S. Citizens only,
but only if their time spent out of the country was spent as: a trailing spouse or dependent of someone working for the U.S.
government (military or civilian), a missionary, a student attending school in a foreign country, a Peace Corps participant, or
as an employee of a U.S.-based employer/company. If the Inspection Service is unable to perform a complete background
check because of residency outside the United States, such individuals will be ineligible for Postal employment.
Functional Purpose
Work alone or as part of a team on small, moderately complex projects, assisting higher level analysts/programmers in the
analysis, evaluation, development and maintenance of computer programs, systems, and procedures used to process data.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Participate in the project planning process that determines programming and hardware needs. Assist in preparing
programming specifications and in developing coding logic.
2. Prepare charts, diagrams, and other program and system documentation as needed.
3. Code, test, and debug detailed programming instructions, based on programming specifications normally prepared by
higher level analysts/programmers, and using computer languages identified and available in the Infrastructure Tool Kit (ITK).
4. Maintain current knowledge of and follow all security procedures. Identify, respond to, and report actual or potential
security risks.
5. Assists in the installation of updates and revisions to computer programs and procedures.
6. Prepares and provides final documentation on revisions and updates for the computer operations function.
7. Provides technical support to end users on the revisions or updates.
8. Performs other job-related tasks as assigned or required to support the duties outlined above.
SUPERVISION
Manager or supervisor of unit to which assigned.
The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated
and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and
experience the following requirements:
Requirements
1. BARGAINING UNIT QUALIFICATION STANDARD 0334f (0334-0140) COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST/PROGAMMER
ASSOCIATE IT/ASC
DOCUMENT DATE: March 13, 2008
FUNCTION:
Work alone or as part of a team on small, moderately complex projects, assisting higher level analysts/programmers in the
analysis, evaluation, development and maintenance of computer programs, systems, and procedures used to process data.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
See the Standard Position Descriptions for the Occupation Codes given above.
REQUIREMENTS:
This section is composed of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) which are required to satisfactorily perform the tasks of
the position. Applicants must demonstrate that they possess a sufficient level of each KSA, to include at least minimum
competency for senior-qualified positions to enable them to perform these tasks satisfactorily. Applicants demonstrate these
levels by describing examples of experience, education, or training, any of which may be non-postal. Ratings are based on
the demonstration of the level of possession of each of the KSAs. Failure to demonstrate any KSA is disqualifying.
1. Knowledge of application development, such as WEB, batch, and object-oriented.
2. Knowledge of industry-standard software development life cycle processes.
3. Ability to use relational database technology.
4. Experience writing, editing and updating programs in support of software applications, using one or more programming
languages such as JAVA, SQL, COBOL and/or Visual Basic.
5. Experience testing, debugging and repairing programs sufficient to meet software specifications.
6. Ability to solve problems using analytical skills.
7. Ability to work without immediate supervision.
8. Ability to work with others in a team environment.
9. Ability to read and understand job-related materials such as instructions, specifications, references and manuals.
10. Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant must be physically able to perform efficiently the duties of the position.
Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement
to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting's closing date. Applicants claiming veterans'
preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form
214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans' preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an
equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or
selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This
request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation
needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (Fair Chance Act) prohibits the Postal Service from inquiring into the
criminal history of applicants before a conditional offer of employment has been made and sets out penalties for individual
employees who violate the law. An applicant who feels their rights under this federal law have been violated has 30 days
from the date of the alleged violation to file a complaint with the Postal Service at FairChanceActSupport@usps.gov. Further
information can be found at www.usps.com.
SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.